Level 1 - 3
Climate Awareness for Trades
“The construction and joinery sector has been instrumental in pioneering eco-friendly trends and practices, paving the way for more sustainable infrastructure,” says Frontier NW Ltd.
This course is designed to equip trade professionals with the knowledge and skills to integrate sustainability and climate awareness into their daily work. Starting with a foundational understanding of climate change and its relevance to the trades, the course highlights the environmental impact of various trade professions and the importance of adopting climate-conscious practices.
Participants then choose a specialised module tailored to their specific trade—whether it’s electrical work, scaffolding, plumbing, woodwork, or locksmithing. Each trade-specific module offers targeted guidance on reducing environmental impact, promoting energy efficiency, and implementing sustainable practices within the trade.
Adopting sustainable practices, such as those highlighted in 5 Sustainable Practices in UK Joinery and Construction 2023, not only helps reduce environmental impact but also supports long-term efficiency and innovation within the industry.
The course also covers essential regulatory frameworks like Building Regulations: Approved Documents, ensuring participants are equipped to comply with industry standards while driving meaningful change.
By the end of the course, trade professionals will be empowered to make a positive difference in their industry and contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Duration: Flexible
- Accessibility: Online Course
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Climate Awareness for Trades: Provides a foundational understanding of climate change, focusing on its relevance to the trades. This module explores the impact of trade professions on the environment and the importance of integrating climate-conscious practices into everyday work.
Module 2: One of the following: Electrician’s Role in Climate Action, Sustainable Scaffolding, Green Plumbing, Sustainable Woodwork, Locksmith & Security Solutions: The trade-specific modules provide targeted guidance on integrating sustainability into various trades. Each module is tailored to help trade professionals reduce the environmental impact of their work.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the Basics of Climate Change: Gain a foundational understanding of climate change and its specific relevance to trade professions.
- Recognise Environmental Impacts: Identify the environmental impact of your trade and understand the importance of integrating climate-conscious practices.
- Learn Trade-Specific Sustainable Practices: Acquire targeted knowledge on sustainable practices within your specific trade, whether it's electrical work, scaffolding, plumbing, woodwork, or locksmithing.
- Implement Energy-Efficient Solutions: Develop the ability to apply energy-efficient techniques and materials in your trade to reduce environmental impact.
- Promote Eco-Friendly Work Practices: Integrate eco-friendly methods into your daily operations, contributing to the overall sustainability of your profession.
- Lead Climate Action in Your Trade: Empower yourself to advocate for and lead initiatives that promote sustainability and climate awareness within your trade community.
Available Anywhere, Anytime
We understand that customers want efficient, high quality training.
To avoid downtime and improve workplace productivity, our courses are available on phone, tablet and computer.
Your team can be certified on the move and at a time that suits you.
Aligned with UN Sustainability Goals
- This course, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helps businesses adapt and align their operations with global sustainability standards.
- By integrating these goals into their strategies, companies can contribute to the broader global effort to address pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Developed in partnership with Liverpool John Moores - Low Carbon Eco Innovatory
Our courses are written in partnership with
Liverpool John Moores University and are CPD
accredited.
All content is scientifically backed and reviewed
regularly to ensure they are at the cutting edge
of climate science.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or
would like to design a custom course, just ask
and we will design bespoke training to suit your
needs.
