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Green Energy Skills

These courses can be taken as a bundle of 3 qualifications covering small-scale solar photovoltaic (SPV) installation, electrical energy storage systems for dwellings, and electric vehicle (EV) charging point installation or each qualification can be studied individually.

This course is fully funded by Santander, for applicants living or working in Milton Keynes, or those working for an employer based in Milton Keynes. Proof of eligibility required.

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Start Date: Various

Duration: Various

Mode of Study: Part-Time

Location: Innovation and Technology Centre

Days: Mon & Tue

Time: 09:00 – 16:35

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Course overview

What will I do?

What’s next?

Is it for me?

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Course overview

These courses can be taken as a bundle of 3 qualifications covering the installation of small-scale solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems, electrical energy storage systems for dwellings, and electric vehicle (EV) charging points or you can choose to complete each qualification individually.

Taking the bundle offers a cost saving compared to enrolling on the courses separately, but it does require a commitment to completing all three qualifications in sequence.

Find out more about each option below:

What will I do?

This course is for practising Electricians and will allow you to develop knowledge and skills in a range of in-demand green skills, obtaining formal recognition required by industry accreditation schemes.

The qualifications include are:

What’s next?

After completing this course you will have the knowledge and skills to install and commission a variety of green technologies.

Is it for me?

This course is aimed at competent Electricians who have already obtained relevant electrical competence qualifications, and who wish to upskill further and gain recognised formal qualifications in the installation and commissioning of green technologies.

Entry requirements

This qualification is for practising electricians. Learners must hold one of the following:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)
Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services
Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
Level 3 EAL Building Services Engineering
Electrotechnical Installation
ECS Gold Card for a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card

In addition to having one of the qualifications listed above, you must also hold a relevant qualification in BS7671 and be conversant in inspection and testing. All learners must be at least 18 years old.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding qualifications.

Frequently asked questions

How will my progress be monitored?

This course is taught over several days, where your progress will be continuously monitored with feedback provided as required.

After completing the course you will then have a variety of assessments.

How will I be assessed?

Each qualification includes online assessments to show knowledge, understanding, and practical assessments to evidence competence.

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Santander Funded Places – Terms & Conditions

This course is fully funded by Santander against the following Terms & Conditions:

Applicants must be a resident of, or working for an organisation based in Milton Keynes (these postcodes for the purpose of this offer are eligible MK1- 17, MK19, MK77 & MK46)
Evidence of residency and employment in Milton Keynes may be requested, one of the following will be accepted: a driving licence, utilities bill or bank statement
Applicants must meet the prior qualification requirements in the ‘Entry Requirements’ section on this page, and be able to produce evidence of achievement if requested

We reserve the right to terminate this offer without notice

Places are limited by either exhaustion of the fund available from Santander, or the deadline for course completion of 31st March 2026

Green Pathways
(A902B-1/1)

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Start Date

20 Oct 2025

End Date

25 Nov 2025

Days

Mon & Tue

Time

09:00 – 16:35

Duration

6 Weeks

Location

Innovation and Technology Centre
Green Pathways
(A902C-1/1)

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Start Date

1 Dec 2025

End Date

20 Jan 2026

Days

Mon & Tue

Time

09:00 – 16:35

Duration

8 Weeks

Location

Innovation and Technology Centre
Green Pathways
(A902D-1/1)

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Start Date

26 Jan 2026

End Date

3 Mar 2026

Days

Mon & Tue

Time

09:00 – 16:35

Duration

6 Weeks

Location

Innovation and Technology Centre
Green Pathways
(A902E-1/1)

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Start Date

9 Mar 2026

End Date

21 Apr 2026

Days

Mon & Tue

Time

09:00 – 16:35

Duration

7 Weeks

Location

Innovation and Technology Centre
Green Pathways
(A902F-1/1)

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Start Date

27 Apr 2026

End Date

9 Jun 2026

Days

Mon & Tue

Time

09:00 – 16:35

Duration

7 Weeks

Location

Innovation and Technology Centre

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