New Technologies and changes in the environment are leading to a rapidly increasing demand for a new type of worker – the ‘green collar’ professional.

Earning can vary from £18,000 for a trainee to £25,000 for someone who’s fully qualified but with little experience.  Those going self employed could enjoy earnings of over £50, 000 a year.

A fully trained Domestic Green Engineer has a wide range of specialist skills.  You will be able to do anything from standard plumbing and electrical work through to advising on saving energy and how to apply Government grants to pay for a range of energy saving and C02 reducing measures, such as cavity wall insulation and solar hot water.

As a qualified Domestic Green Engineer you’ll be able to design, install and maintain:

• Solar Hot Water
• Ground Source Heat Pumps
• Air Source Heat Pumps
• Rain Water Harvesting
• Grey Water Harvesting

This rapidly growing new industry offers new entrants exciting career opportunities both in the UK and abroad.  Those seeking self employment will have the latest skills set for this exciting new industry.

For more information please call 0870 766 9196

Following UK and European legislation in 2007 and 2008, residential properties, commercial properties, sale/rental properties and public buildings now need Energy Performance Certificates (EPCS).  There is also a requirement for Home Information Packs (HIPS), Floorplans, Inventories and Professional Photographs.

As a qualified Professional Property Marketer you can provide your clients with a comprehensive business to business package, offering every one of these services.  Your client base will be Estate Agents, commercial landlords, Lawyers, residential owners and residential landlords.

Historically, your clients would have had to hire two or three different people to produce the EPC, Home Information Pack, Inventory and Floor Plan. However, as a qualified Property Marketer you will be able to supply everything in one visit.  Saving your clients a great deal of time and money.  They save and you profit. 

As a graduate of our training programme we will not only teach you the skills you need, but we will guide you in hot to set up your own business or work for a network of property marketers through our preferred partner company, Total Property Marketing.

You don’t need any previous experience to train with us and when you have qualified you will be in demand and able to work for yourself, as another part of the Total Property Marketing Network or another similar organisation should you prefer.

For further information please call 0800 037 99 17

Part P is aimed at Plumbers that will be doing minor electrical works.

Why?
Building regulations now state that plumbers working with some electrical work in a domestic environment must be qualified.

Example:
A plumber installing an electrical shower would be required by law to have the Part P qualification.

To find out more about Part P and exclusive offers for NCS students and graduates click here.

To support your career and continuous professional development, you are invited to a FREE 2 hour weekend workshop at New Career Skills’ centre in Southampton.

Our FREE workshops will offer you a practical demonstration of green renewable energy technology click here.

Part P is aimed at Plumbers that will be doing minor electrical works.

Why?
Building regulations now state that plumbers working with some electrical work in a domestic environment must be qualified.

Example:
A plumber installing an electrical shower would be required by law to have the Part P qualification.

To find out more about Part P and exclusive offers for NCS students and graduates click here.

Testing and initial verification of electrical equipment qualification aimed at the less experienced electrical candidates.

Why?
A requirement under 17th edition wiring regulations that all circuits be inspected and tested for safety prior to a circuit being switched on.

Example:
A new lighting circuit would need to be inspected and tested prior to it going into service.

To find out more about C&G 2392 and exclusive offers for NCS students and graduates click here.

Electrical testing. Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy. The Health & Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on employers, employees and self-employed persons to comply with the provisions of the regulations and take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment. This in effect requires the implementation of a systematic and regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing.

Also includes: legislation, regulations operation of equipment, electrical test results, PAT testing and the Code of Practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

Why?
A legal requirement, requiring a regular program of maintenance, inspection and testing on all electrical equipment in the work place and enables delegates to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to instigate and implement a testing programme for portable electrical testing appliances.

Example:

• Where appliances are used by employees.
• Where the public may use appliances in establishments such as hospitals, schools, hotels, shops etc.
•  Where appliances are supplied or hired.
•  Where appliances are repaired or serviced

To find out more about C&G 2377 and exclusive offers for NCS students and graduates click here.

Photovoltaic Energy is the science of converting light into electrical energy, and is achieved through the use of semiconductors, or photovoltaic solar cells, i.e. solar paneling.

Why?
Good for the environment and affordable. Householders can apply for up to £2,500 per property towards the cost of microgeneration technologies. Lower fuel bills: electricity bills could be reduced by as much as £250 per year.

Example:
A typical home PV system can produce around 50 percent of the electricity per an average household in a year.

To find out more about Photovoltaic Energy exclusive offers for NCS students and graduates click here.

In the light of rising fuel bills and average gas bills exceeding £1000 a year, BPEC has introduced a course designed to educate and inform individuals about renewable energy heating and energy technologies. This course is aimed at ‘interested’ individuals who wish to know more about existing and emerging renewable energy technologies. The target market is householders, housing associations, teachers, local building control officers, housing developers, installers wishing to know more before committing themselves to a full course.
To learn more about BPEC Renewable Energy Awareness click here