Apprentices in Bolton are helping to bring about a cleaner greener future for everyone as they are trained using the latest technology.
Bolton College is to launch a new apprenticeship using its pioneering green technology it installed three years ago.
In 2021 the Deane Road based college invested in the new technology for it plumbing department.
The college is now ready to launch a new low-carbon heating technician apprenticeship, this August.
Plumbing tutor Ian Hall said: "At Bolton College, we recognise that green skills training is paramount in shaping a sustainable future.
"By equipping our apprentices and students with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience in low-carbon technologies, we are not only preparing them for high-quality jobs but also contributing to the fight against climate change."
The upgrade that was carried out in 2021 saw the newest green technologies installed in Bolton College’s workshops.
These included source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps and solar thermal collectors.
This gave apprentices and students the chance to work with the latest technologies and to understand sustainable heating technologies.
Mr Hall and his colleagues hope that this is what the new apprenticeship will build on.
He said: “I take great pride in Bolton College’s involvement in the shaping of this apprenticeship, which marks a significant milestone in the transition towards renewable energy-powered heating systems."
The apprenticeship will also be developed by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, who oversee renewable technologies, and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
It will focus exclusively on low-carbon heating solutions, aiming to prepare apprentices for careers in renewable energy.
Bolton College tutors hope that this will help meet a growing demand amongst employers for more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional heating and hot water systems.
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This will also dovetail with the government’s policy of aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
As part of this from 2025 all new homes will require low-carbon heating and hot water systems, driving more demand for plumbers with expertise in renewables and sustainable technology.
Microgeneration Certification Scheme CEO Ian Rippin said: “It is critical that we have dedicated pathways to develop an army of renewable heating installers with certifiable skills who know how to design and fit these systems efficiently.
“Most importantly, this workforce will know how to support homeowners in heating and decarbonising their homes.”
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