Green Skills Training Courses

Green Skills is one of the UK's fastest growing industries, providing pathways for successful and highly-paid career opportunities.

We're excited to be working with Nottingham College to offer a range of Green Skills training courses free of charge, helping you to take the first steps on your journey.

To sign up, send us an email at greenskills@futuresadvice.org or give us a call on 0800 085 8520

Gain a qualification in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel with our course - perfect for anyone looking to get started on their journey, with no previous automotive experience required!

You'll receive three weeks of training and dedicated support, leading to a multiple-choice examination to assess your learning.

On successful completion of the exam, you'll gain an IMI Level 2 Award.

You'll cover skills such as:

Health and Safety in a garage environment
Removing and replacing tyres
Key components and operation of steering systems
Identifying faults associated with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
The purpose of suspension components
The components of hydraulic braking systems
The principles of ABS systems
and more

There are plenty of opportunities to join the course available - so you can choose the one that best suits you:

November 2024, Monday 4th – Friday 22nd
January 2025, Monday 6th – Friday 24th
February 2025, Monday 24th – Friday 14th

Course Location

This is an on-site course based in Ruddington - to be eligible for training, you must be able to attend the course in-person at:

Ruddington Campus
Emtec, NG11 6JZ

To be eligible for this course, you must:

Be aged 16 or older
Live in Nottingham City
Be unemployed or economically inactive
Have a comfortable level of English (high E3, preferably Level 1)
Have a positive attitude to work
Be interested in working in the automotive industry
Be able to attend the course at Ruddington Campus for 3 weeks

No previous automotive experience is required.

Further Courses and Employment Opportunities

With so many areas of Green Skills to develop in, we'll soon be offering further training opportunities both in vehicle and other Green Industries.

Completing the programme will lead to support from our advisers, who will be happy to give you the information, advice and guidance needed to make sure you’re on the best path for you and offer opportunities to meet with employers.

If you're passionate about succeeding in your Green Skills career, there are plenty of progression routes available to support you on your journey, from Technician training roles to dedicated apprenticeships.

Level 4 Apprenticeship in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Junior Energy Manager
Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician

Our advisers will be happy to give you the information, advice and guidance needed to make sure you're on the best path for you.

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