Qualified green engineers are in demand for a wide range of work.
Once you’ve successfully completed our ‘Become a Green Engineer’ course you could start your own business as a green engineer or work full time for a company.
There is real demand for green engineers who have the right qualifications.
Increased public awareness of environmental issues, climate change, rising fuel prices, etc. may have contributed to this demand.
With our ‘Become a Green Engineer’ course, you can install solar panels, heat pumps and water harvesting systems in domestic and commercial settings.
Domestic work
With the right green qualifications you can help homeowners enjoy reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions and even make money by selling excess electricity back to the National Grid.
Commercial projects
As a green engineer you could help commercial units reduce their energy bills, deliver greater energy efficiencies and cut their CO2 emissions.
The UK’s renewable energy target
The Government has a legally binding target to ensure 15% of our energy comes from renewable sources by 20201 .
Employment opportunities
The renewable energy sector could support up to half a million jobs in the UK by 20201 .
The Renewable Heat Initiative (RHI)
This legislation, the first financial support scheme in the world for renewable heat, will provide the impetus for the growth of renewable heat technologies such as solar thermal and heat pumps in the UK2 .
Demand for your skills as a qualified plumber and domestic electrical installer
Taking our ‘Become a Green Engineer’ course means you can also benefit from the demand for qualified plumbers and domestic electrical installers. This can include:
Domestic electrical work
Appropriately qualified electricians are needed to install electrical wiring systems, fit household electrical equipment and test circuits in customers’ homes.
Maintenance plumbing work
You could fix leaking pipework or replace items such as showers, taps, ball valves and heating pumps.
Emergency callouts
You could work on major leaks and other emergencies which may be charged at a premium rate.
To gain industry recognised qualifications in renewable energy you should take our ‘Become a Green Engineer’ course.
1 Source: The UK Renewable Energy Strategy July 2009
2 Source: www.ptsrenewables.co.uk 10th March 2011
2 Source: www.ptsrenewables.co.uk 10th March 2011
