The fully funded programme, which is supported through the CITB Industry Impact Fund and spearheaded by Balfour Beatty and developed in partnership with Morrison Construction, Kier Construction, Robertson Group, Coaction and The Passivhaus Trust, set a goal to train 1,200 construction workers by the end of this year. 

With 200 learner places remaining, the training programme is now entering its final stage. 

The Low Carbon Passport provides free-to-access, multi-modal skills training which balances an online learning platform, with a practical session. 

The programme is designed to enhance knowledge of energy efficiency, construction quality and the factors that impact building performance. 

Delivered in collaboration with colleges across Scotland and Northern England, training has brought in a comprehensive audience from across the built environment arena, such as site operatives, apprentices, supervisors, housing professionals, educators, contractors and manufacturers. 

Training is now being provided by college partners including City of Glasgow College in Glasgow, Inverness College (UHI) and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE). 

Kirsty Duncan, associate director of Skills Infrastructure at BE-ST, said: “Reaching 1,000 learners is a significant milestone, but more importantly it shows the appetite across the industry to develop the skills needed to deliver better-performing buildings. 

 “We’ve seen learners from right across the built environment take part, reflecting the fact that delivering low carbon, high-quality buildings depend on everyone understanding the principles of building performance.”

Duncan added: “We’re particularly proud that the programme is creating a lasting legacy. Alongside delivering training ourselves across the UK, we’ve worked with colleges through a train-the-trainer approach so they can embed the learning into their own curriculum.” 

Until December this year, the Low Carbon Passport is fully funded and free to access. 

It employs online modules with practical, in-person sessions covering important subjects including insulation, airtightness, moisture management, thermal bridging, building services and construction quality. 

There are nine remaining practical training sessions which will go ahead at City of Glasgow College, NMITE and the Energy Transition Skills Hub.