Renewable and Sustainable Future Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, flexible start dates)
Course Overview
Renewable and Sustainable Future Part-time (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, flexible start dates)
Kickstart your green career with our Renewable and Sustainable Future pathway. From Level 1 to Level 3 Awards, gain essential knowledge in energy efficiency, workplace sustainability, and renewable technologies - plus a Level 2 Award in Domestic Retrofit. Perfect for career starters and changers, delivered in cutting-edge facilities with funding available. Build skills for a cleaner, smarter future.
You will study:
Domestic Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Principles of Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Air Source Heat Pumps and Ground Source Heat Pumps
Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Understanding Domestic Retrofit, air tightness and thermal bridge for the loss of heat from buildings and how to support better home energy efficiency
You will achieve the following qualifications:
Award in Energy Efficieny an Sustainability – Level 1 Award
Fundamental Principles of Renewable Technologies and Sustainable Energy – Level 2 Award
Understanding Domestic Retrofit - Level 2 Award
Sustainability in the Workplace – Level 3 Award
Located at: Clean Energies Training Centre
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 20 Weeks
Day(s) of study: Tuesday, Wednesday, at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: PCONRENE
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Free subject to eligibility. If co-funded, subject to funding guidance £500. If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
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The course information on this page was last updated 24 January 2026.
