Eat Your Greens: Free Webinar Series to Support Green Skills in Education

Exeter College is proud to support the Eat Your Greens online webinar series, running throughout June and into July. This free, four-part series is brought to you by NOCN Group, in partnership with EducationScape, and builds on the success of their previous Green Skills webinar initiative.

As part of the Green Skills Advisory Panel (GSAP) offer to colleges, Eat Your Greens is designed to equip tutors, lecturers, careers advisors, and educators with the foundational knowledge needed to deliver renewable construction technologies with confidence. Each session is lunchtime-friendly, CPD-accredited, and rich with practical insight.

Who Should Attend?

FE Colleges & Training Providers

Tutors, Lecturers & Curriculum Leads

Careers Advisors & Skills Planners

Sustainability & Retrofit Champions

Whether you’re just beginning to explore green curriculum development or looking to deepen your expertise, this series is tailored for educators at all stages.

About the Webinar:

Each 45-minute session starts at 12:15pm and focuses on a key pillar of the UK’s green transition:

Week 1 (10 June): Introduction to Insulation

Week 2 (17 June): Introduction to Solar PV, EV & Battery Storage

Week 3 (24 June): Introduction to Heat Pumps

Week 4 (1 July): Introduction to Retrofit

Why Attend?

Discover light, mid, and dark green skills solutions from NOCN Group

Learn how to embed green technologies into your curriculum or apprenticeship offer

Gain real-world insights from leading delivery partners, including:
- Exeter College
- Quantum Group
- HS Energy
- SWIFIX Ltd
- Daikin
- EWI Pro
- Installation Assurance Authority (IAA)
- NOCN
- Members of the Green Skills Advisory Panel

Explore a broad portfolio of qualifications, short courses, and online CPD learning

Supporting a Net Zero Future

NOCN Group, a leading international education charity, is committed to powering the UK’s transition to a Net Zero economy. Through a robust suite of sustainability-focused qualifications and training, they are helping to shape the workforce of tomorrow.

By participating in Eat Your Greens, you’ll be helping to bridge the green skills gap and prepare your learners for the jobs of the future.

Register now and be part of the change!
Book your free place.

Celebrating the Success of Collaboration: Green Skills Achievement by Exeter College and East Devon District Council

Exeter College and East Devon District Council (EDDC) are proud to announce significant achievements through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) East Devon Retrofit Programme. This project aims to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities for students, residents and businesses of East Devon through a broad range of retrofit and renewable courses, which is a priority in EDDC’s Economic Development Strategy.

Available to the public and construction professionals, Exeter College has designed and delivered short flexible courses to provide foundational knowledge and skills progression to promote sustainable methods of construction.

This project also focuses on school engagement, delivering green careers talks and workshops to secondary schools across East Devon. This collaborative effort has significantly contributed to raising awareness of green careers, training, and skills to pupils from Years 7 – 11.

Key achievements of the project include:

Raising Awareness: Over 1,000 students from East Devon secondary schools have been introduced to green careers, training, and skills in construction

Certification and Qualifications: More than 100 East Devon residents have gained certificates or qualifications in retrofit, solar, heat pump, insulation and teaching

Supporting Industry Professionals: 6 construction professionals have been supported into education by gaining the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, addressing the skills shortage in the sector

These achievements would not have been possible without the generosity, time and commitment of key contributors from across the region. We would like to take this opportunity to thank:

Daikin – Leading the Introduction to Heat Pumps course and providing essential knowledge on energy-efficient heating solutions.

Naked Solar– Delivering the Introduction to Solar course, and equipping participants with fundamental insights into solar energy systems.

Paul Brown, Green Skills Lecturer at Exeter College & Managing Director of Swifix – Leading both the Introduction to Retrofit and Level 2 Understanding Domestic Retrofit courses.

Bradfords Building Supplies – Supporting modern methods of construction by opening their East Devon branches to promote awareness of sustainable building materials.

Exeter College would also like to recognise those employers who have supported our school engagement events; BCR Associates, Taylor Wimpey, Coreus Group, Progressive, Willmott Dixon, SDS, Kier, Bell Group, Generation 4 Change, Ward Williams and Shared Apprenticeships. The generosity, dedication, and support of our valued employer partners have had a profound impact on students in the region, enhancing their understanding of green skills, guiding their next steps, and opening doors to future career opportunities in the sector.

“We are thrilled with the positive impact this project has had on our community,” said Luke Moss, Skills Manager at Exeter College. “By working together, we have not only enhanced educational opportunities for our young people and adults but also supported the growth of green careers and sustainable practices across our region.”

Cllr Paul Hayward, East Devon District Council’s Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Economy and Assets, said:

“Supporting our residents to upskill and reskill into green careers is vital to developing the workforce we need to reach Net Zero by 2040. I’m delighted that we have been able to provide free opportunities for businesses and individuals to develop new skills and inspire the next generation to pursue jobs in clean growth industries.”

Whilst we are proud to celebrate our shared successes to date, we also recognise the importance of continuing this vital partnership. By ensuring the long-term impact and longevity of this project, we can continue to remove barriers to training and increase job opportunities for the students, residents and businesses of East Devon. For more information about future courses, please visit the Green Skills Advisory Panel website.

For more information, please contact: Luke Moss, Skills Manager, Exeter College, lukemoss@exe-coll.ac.uk.

Exeter College and Bradfords Building Supplies Host Successful Retrofit and Renewables Awareness Events in Partnership with East Devon District Council

Exeter College, in collaboration with Bradfords Building Supplies and East Devon District Council, successfully completed a series of events aimed at raising awareness of retrofit and renewable technologies. These events, held at Bradfords’ Axminster, Honiton, and Exmouth branches, were part of the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) project designed to benefit East Devon residents and businesses.

The SPF project, a joint initiative between East Devon District Council and Exeter College, seeks to extend the reach of retrofit and renewable technology education beyond traditional learning environments. Bradfords and Exeter College joined forces to explore innovative ways to engage a broader audience, including both Bradfords customers and the public.

On specific days in February and March, Exeter College, along with renewable suppliers and members of the Green Skills Advisory Panel, took over the three Bradfords branches. These events provided valuable information, advice, and guidance on renewable technologies, the whole house retrofit approach, sustainable materials, and the training opportunities available at Exeter College.

The events were designed to serve as a one-stop shop for attendees to learn about the latest advancements in renewable technologies and sustainable building practices. Through targeted advertising, the events successfully attracted a diverse audience, eager to explore the benefits of retrofitting and renewable energy solutions.

Giles Bradford, Head of Sustainability at Bradfords commented;

“The scale of the retrofit challenge in the region is huge. It’s great to see local authorities getting behind schemes like this to help people understand retrofit and the solutions available. We were pleased to be able to provide a platform for this given our close relationship with both those who are going to need to do the improvements required and the supply chain for the solutions they will install.”

Luke Moss, Skills and Project Manager at Exeter College added;

“Our collaboration with Bradfords has expanded our reach, enabling us to share vital information on retrofitting, renewable energy, and essential skills. By offering a comprehensive one-stop shop for the public and trades professionals alike, we are breaking down barriers and facilitating engagement with the broader supply chain. We are excited to continue this partnership through our Green Skills Advisory Panel and Building Greater Exeter connections.”

We extend our thanks to East Devon District Council for their unwavering support with the SPF project and to Bradfords Building Supplies for generously allowing us to take over their branches for these events. We would also like to thank the suppliers and retrofit professionals who kindly gave up their time to attend the events, providing their expert advice.

Upcoming Courses

There is still time to sign up for our remaining courses, including Introduction to Heat Pumps, Solar, and Retrofit, as well as our Level 2 Understanding Domestic Retrofit qualification.

To find out more please contact: Luke Moss, Skills and Project Manager, lukemoss@exe-coll.ac.uk, 01392 400996.