Big Green Week: Green Updates
To celebrate Great Big Green Week, Chloe Barratt, LSIP Project Manager & Green Lead has compiled the current green events, training and opportunities available across our region.
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 West of England and North Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Swindon and Wiltshire
To celebrate Big Green Week, Chloe Barratt LSIP Project Manager & Green Lead has compiled current green events, training and opportunities available in our region.
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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Understanding Environmental Sustainability
Gloucestershire College (e-learning 8 - 12 weeks)
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Upcoming courses with SGS College (Enquire on their website for more information):
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
Swindon & Wiltshire
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Swindon & Wiltshire
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New Green Skills Courses
Wiltshire College & University Centre
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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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Upcoming courses with New College Swindon:
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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Upcoming courses with Bath College:
Environmental Sustainability Award L2
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Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3 (Environmental Technologies) apprenticeship
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Part Time Qualifications - Environmental Sustainability Award L2
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If you’re interested in discovering more, please email chloe.barratt@businesswest.co.uk