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Skills Bootcamp - Green Skills for Construction

Build a Brighter Greener Future. Pioneers in teaching Modern Methods of Construction and Skills.

Course details

Course provider: Luminate/Icon Ltd @Forging Futures

Eligibility: You must be aged 19+ and reside in West Yorkshire

Industry: Green methods and technologies in construction

Dates: From November 2025

Duration: 14 days

Venue: Forging Futures Campus, Kirkstall Forge, off Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds. LS5 3NG

Overview of training

This course is ideal for:

New entrants to the construction industry
Career changers seeking to retrain
Self-employed individuals or property owners interested in retrofitting
Businesses wishing to upskill existing staff in green construction methods

You will gain foundational knowledge and practical experience in green construction methods and technologies, essential for meeting the growing demand for low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings. This industry-informed Skills Bootcamp combines classroom-based instruction with hands-on learning and immersive virtual reality experiences. This includes the opportunity for you to attend live sites, as well as bespoke, state of the art training facilities to learn green skills with industry leaders.

The programme is delivered over 14 days and is structured as follows:

Week 1

Day 1: Induction & Introduction
Day 2: Health & Safety in Construction
Day 3: Working at Heights / Manual Handling
Day 4: Emergency First Aid
Day 5: Fire Safety

Week 2

Day 1: Introduction to Passive Housing (New Build & Retrofit)
Day 2: Air Tightness (Doors, Windows & Insulation)
Day 3: Retrofit Principles and Practices
Day 4: Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
Day 5: Renewable Energy (Solar PV / Heat Pumps)

Week 3

Day 1: SUDS – sustainable drainage systems
Self-directed learning, CSCS test practise, employer focused sessions, site visits, work experience, work trials, and job interviews

Key outcomes include:

Understanding core principles of green construction and retrofit techniques
Exposure to cutting-edge tools including Virtual Reality modules (delivered with Focus XR)
Real-world learning at live sites and industry-standard training facilities
Enhanced site readiness via modules adapted from the Real Site Skills programme

You will leave the course with practical skills, increased employability, and direct engagement opportunities with employers seeking talent in the green construction sector.

By participating, individuals and businesses alike contribute to addressing the skills gap in green construction and supporting the delivery of sustainable housing and infrastructure targets across the UK

What next?

We aim to support as many participants as possible into employment upon completion of the programme. Our strong track record in connecting learners with job opportunities is backed by a wide network of industry partners actively recruiting for roles aligned with green construction. Many of our partners and contractors are seeking skilled individuals to support the delivery of current and future projects. This programme provides a direct route into those opportunities, helping you to take the next step in your construction careers. We also will support you into F/E and further courses where applicable.

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