Leading to the NEA/City & Guilds 6176-02 qualification

This two day course is designed to increase the knowledge and understanding of energy advisors on renewable and low carbon technologies as realistic interventions to reduce fuel poverty.  Covering technologies such as: Solar Thermal Hot Water, Heat Pumps, Biomass, Solar Photovoltaics, Micro and Small Wind, Micro-hydro, Micro-CHP/Fuel Cells and CO2 Emissions.

The course will enable participants to give basic advice on:

• identifying which renewable energy options might be appropriate for different circumstances
• explaining how renewable energy systems work
• inform clients about some of the main factors that need to be taken into account before considering installing renewable technologies within the home
• state the grant aid available to install renewable technologies for householders
• explaining the planning issues involved with the installation of each renewable technology
• costs associated with renewable technology (installation, running costs and payback times)
• advise clients about the issues and deterrents associated with installing renewable technologies in the home
• inform clients about the CO2 savings for each renewable technology
• state the legislative drivers associated with renewable technology

Duration: 2 days training plus a half-day City & Guilds examination.

Courses can be delivered in-house or open access at our office in central Glasgow. Please contact us for a quotation to run in-house courses. Tutorial days can be arranged consecutively or one day per week over two weeks. Nominal course size is between six and ten candidates.

Cost: (per person)   

EAS Members £260.00 + VAT

Non Members £347.00 + VAT 

Exam & Certification: (per person) 

Non-profit  £131.10 + VAT

Profit  £205.10 + VAT 

Includes C&G Certification fee of £31.10 correct at time of printing – may be subject to change

Contact:

To reserve a place on this City and Guilds awarded course please contact Rose Ann Porteous on 0141 226 3064 or email rose-ann.porteous@eas.org.uk .

Course Dates:

For information on forthcoming training course dates, visit  the Events Diary page.