The Great Big Green Week: Green Skills and Training Updates
The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.
As part of our work on the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), we regularly discuss sustainability and green skills with businesses and the training opportunities available to organisations across the region.
You can find a list of current commercial opportunities below.
Pan-region
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Pan-region
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National Emergency Briefing
Sets out the risks facing the nation and the credible positive responses available
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Gloucestershire
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Gloucestershire
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Clean Energy and Green Skills Conference
University of Gloucestershire, City Campus
Wednesday 8th July 2026, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Level 2 Award in Retrofit
SGS College
Thursday 29th July - Thursday 6th September 2026,
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Further courses with SGS College (find out more information and enquire here):
Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice
Level 3 Certificate in Installing External Wall Insulation
Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump
Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Somerset
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Somerset
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UCS College Group, who were recently awarded Technical Excellence College (TEC) status in Clean Energy, offers a range of nuclear courses, including:
Nuclear Engineering for Construction Supervisors
Nuclear Behavioural Excellence Programme.
Watch this space for upcoming training offerings and find out more on their current courses here:
Swindon & Wiltshire
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Swindon & Wiltshire
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Wiltshire College & University Centre recently launched several Clean Energy and Electric Vehicle courses for businesses to upskill. Discover more
Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/ Hybrid Vehicles and Components
New College Swindon
Wednesday 17th June - Thursday 18th June 2026
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Wiltshire Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival
Guildhall Square, Salisbury
Sunday 4th October, 10:30am - 4:00pm
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Further courses with New College Swindon, contact the college for more information on dates
Electrical/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel IMI Level 2 Award
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Technical Specialist in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement Level 3 Award
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Electrical/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities IMI Level 2 Award
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Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Level 1 Award
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West of England & North Somerset
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West of England & North Somerset
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Retrofit Training to Grow Your Business (Subsidised until 30th June 2026)
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Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems
City of Bristol College
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Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems
City of Bristol College
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Level 2 Award in Retrofit
SGS College
Thursday 4th June - Thursday 16th July 2026
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Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3 (Environmental Technologies) apprenticeship
Bath College
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Please be aware this is not a comprehensive review of all sustainability-related training and events but hopes to highlight some of the upcoming opportunities for business to upskill, reskill or attend a sustainability focused event.
Providers often offer bespoke training for your business needs, to find out more about the providers in the region that might meet your needs get in touch.
If you’re interested in discovering more, talking about sustainability within your business or green skills, please get in touch with Chloe Barratt.