One and two day courses in 2011.
Renewable Energy Training
- 1. Renewable Energy Design Options
- 2. Microgeneration Certification Awareness Training
- 3. Micro-hydro Training
- 4. Renewables Skills Development in Fife
Renewable Energy Design Options - 2 day in depth training course
This IEMA accredited in-depth 2 day course gives a detailed introduction to microgeneration technologies and their application in the UK. The course covers the principles behind the design, sizing and installation of small scale renewable heating and electricity generating systems and looks at the likely costs, savings and funding mechanisms available.
| Dates | 6th & 7th September 2011 |
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| Cost | £350 + VAT (see funding support below) |
| Venue | Renewable Skills Development Centre, Midfield Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 3NL |
Who it is for
The course is aimed at renewable energy advisers, planning officers, developers, architects, building services engineers, the building trades, energy managers and community representatives.
The training course will cover the following renewable technologies and information:
- Renewable energy policy
- Introduction to energy
- Solar thermal
- Biomass heating
- Heat pumps (ground, air and water source)
- Wind turbines
- Micro hydro
- Photovoltaics
- Planning and building control
- FiT, RHI,
- Installers and Microgeneration Certification
To book a place please phone Noami on 0131 440 9020, or contact us using our enquiry form.
What people have said
"After attending On Site Generation's Renewable Energy Training course this week, we felt compelled to get in touch and compliment you and your team on what we found to be a very beneficial way to spend our two days north of the border.
We identified the course you provided to be a great balance of both practical and technical teaching, with both you and Naomi being able to fulfil the needs of everyone on this week’s training. We will be recommending this particular training to a couple of companies we partner with."
Oliver Todd,Partner, C80 Solutions, March 2011
Microgeneration Certification Awareness Training
This 1 day course is for companies looking to achieve MCS accreditation to install and maintain small scale renewable technologies. It takes prospective renewables installers through the scheme requirements, required quality systems and forms, training requirements and the audit and accreditation process. The final outcome of the course will be a gap analysis report which the attendee can complete during the training course and follow up at their workplace. The gap analysis will identify what is already in place and what requires attention in order to achieve MCS certification. The training leads to an option of further support towards individual company accreditation if required.
| Date | September / October 2011 |
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| Cost | £120 + VAT (see funding support below) |
| Venue | Roslin, Midlothian |
Who it is for
Renewables installers looking into MCS accreditation.
To book a place please phone Noami on 0131 440 9020, or contact us using our enquiry form.
Micro-hydro Training
This new one day course is provided by On Site Generation in association with babyHydro and focuses on hydro generation in the 500W – to 15kW range. The course covers the design, sizing and installation of very small scale hydro schemes. Attendees will gain a detailed understanding of small-scale hydropower and where schemes can be successfully installed. They will gain a clear appreciation of all of the activities required to create a productive scheme and be able to judge which aspects they could undertake themselves and where assistance is needed.
The training course will cover the following:
- Hydropower potential in Scotland
- Main features of a scheme
- Calculation of power output available
- Turbine technologies
- Practical design principles
- Construction
- Probable costs and potential income
- Gaining consents – Planning and SEPA
- Grants, Installers, Microgeneration Certification Scheme
| Date | October 2011 TBC |
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| Cost | £350 + VAT (see funding support below) |
| Venue | TBC |
Who it is for
The course is aimed at farmers, landowners, estate managers, energy advisers, planning officers, building services engineers, the building trades, and community representatives.
What you will learn
Course attendees will gain a detailed understanding of small-scale hydropower and where schemes can be successfully installed. You will have a clear appreciation of all of the activities required to create a productive scheme and be able to judge which aspects you can do yourself and know the nature of assistance you need on others. You will be able to estimate the costs and probable income.
To book a place please phone Noami on 0131 440 9020, or contact us using our enquiry form.
Renewables Skills Development in Fife
A range of subsidized renewable energy introductory courses continue throughout April and May.
On Site Generation, Fife Council, Carnegie College and Adam Smith College are working in partnership to provide introductory courses that give employers and employees an appreciation of the renewables industry and the opportunities and options it offers.
The courses are designed for employers, employees and the unemployed, building and trade professionals, and unskilled workers thinking of diversifying.
The courses will help you to:
- Gain an overview of the different renewable technologies - application (domestic and commercial)
- Understand the scope of opportunities, explore how renewables may become part of your business
- Focus on the skills required - to install, operate and maintain renewables technologies.
- Inform you how to take up these opportunities
- Advise on career opportunities - additional skills required and identify training routes
- Allow you to discuss specific requirements with professionals.
Courses will be running during February to June 2011 in a number of locations around Fife. Courses run over one day and are FREE to anyone from within Fife. (If you are external to Fife there will be a cost of £50 + VAT prior to the booking being accepted)
To book one of these courses or get additional information please telephone the Opportunities Fife helpline on 0844 855 2280 or visit www.opportunitiesfife.org/news.
Funding Support
Funding support of 50% may be available through the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF). Download the LCSF document below and contact Graeme Thomson at EU Skills for assistance in applying.
Low Carbon Skils Fund Application and Guidance
graeme.thomson@euskills.co.uk
If you have any specific training requirements or suggestions then we will be delighted to discuss them with you.
Clients include:
Energy Saving Trust, Changeworks, Bell Ingram, Hulley and Kirkwood, Scottish Enterprise, Kingdom Housing Association, Keep Scotland Beautiful, Be Green Dunbar, The Wise Group, Select, Fife Council.