Changing the way we build, adapt, heat and run our homes is a crucial element in achieving net zero. Open until the end of March 2025, developing industry wide Net Zero Skills in the Construction and Retrofitting of Residential Buildings is a key priority of the Wales business Flexible Skills programme.

If your business success is constrained by the lack of in-house skills and knowledge on energy efficient, comfortable, net zero ready new build or retrofitted homes you can apply for financial support to train your staff and develop skills to help address these challenges.

Essential skills in a wide range of construction and retrofitting techniques will enable you and your workforce to deliver the right outcomes for you and your clients.

Coaction Training CIC offers six industry leading training courses delivered by experienced and practising professionals working at the forefront of Net Zero, energy efficient buildings.

Completing Coaction training will provide you with a working knowledge of the Passivhaus and EnerPHit standards plus Net Zero and building performance, giving you confidence to deliver quality low energy, resource efficient, healthy buildings across all typologies, in both newbuild and retrofit.

1. Introductory level BITESIZE LOW ENERGY DESIGN for design teams.
2. Intermediate level CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS TRADESPERSON for contract managers
3. Intermediate level CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS DESIGNER for professionals who will be designing, consulting or delivering buildings to the Passivhaus standard
4. Intermediate level PASSIVHAUS IN PRACTICE - apply Passivhaus theory hands-on to real-world scenarios. Note this course is in-person at BE-ST, G72 0AH
5. Intermediate level Introduction to THERM (16 PHI credit points)
6. Advanced level RETROFIT DELIVERY  (16 PHI credit points) for designers and contractors working on deep retrofit projects.

Builders & Contractors: The Passivhaus Tradesperson course is aimed at construction and site management and is a good place to start if you are new to low energy, Net Zero and Passivhaus construction. The Passivhaus in Practice and Retrofit Delivery courses offer progression to further deepen your understanding in this area.

Architects, Architectural Technologists, Engineers: Bitesize Low Energy Design will benefit all practice staff from junior to senior level. If you’re looking for accreditation, the Certified Passivhaus Designer (which includes Bitesize free as foundational learning) will give you an internationally-recognised qualification; if you want to take your learning further then this can be followed by the Practical (if travel to Glasgow is an option), THERM (if needed) and Retrofit Delivery which provides essential learning for deep retrofit projects at all scales.

Who is Eligible: Your business must be based in Wales, solvent and you must commit to release staff to undertake the requested training by the end of March 2025.

• Each element of training must advance the learning of the individuals involved in at least one of the areas listed here
• Each element of training must improve the capability or capacity of the business.
• Funding awards are discretionary and the final decision on eligibility rests with the Welsh Government.

Next Steps and Expression of Interest: If you think you are eligible and are interested in applying for this funding, please complete the EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM under the Net Zero Sills section and tick Construction and Retrofitting of Residential Buildings. The Skills team will respond as soon as possible and no later than 10 working days.

Require more information? For further information or an informal chat contact the Training Team at support@coaction.org.uk. We’re eager to support as many people as possible in accessing this opportunity. By working together, we can upskill the entire industry.

Social Impact: As a Community Interest Company, any profits are reinvested to enhance our courses and support the upskilling of built environment professionals in the UK.

Alternative Funding: New CITB Grant Available: Claim 70% Funding for up to 4 courses! Open to CITB registered businesses only. LEARN MORE