Explore Green Skills and Sustainability Courses in Somerset
We’re working with local colleges to showcase current courses that help young people develop the skills needed for a greener future. These courses support a wide range of sustainability-focused career pathways and link with real employer opportunities featured across the Somerset Sustainable Futures website.
Browse the options below to discover where your journey in green skills could begin.
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Plumbing
Yeovil College’s Plumbing course is designed with sustainability and green skills at its core. Learners are trained in modern, energy-efficient technologies such as low-carbon heating systems, heat pumps, and water-saving solutions. The curriculum integrates principles of environmental responsibility, covering topics like renewable energy integration, efficient resource use, and compliance with emerging green building standards. By embedding these skills, the course ensures that graduates are prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving sector focused on reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UK’s net-zero goals.
Electrical Installation
Yeovil College’s Electrical Installation course embeds green skills by focusing on energy-efficient systems and renewable technologies. Learners gain practical experience with solar PV installations, smart home energy management, and low-energy lighting solutions. The curriculum emphasizes compliance with sustainability standards and prepares students to support the transition to net-zero energy systems.
Construction (Bricklaying)
Our Bricklaying course integrates sustainable construction practices, teaching learners about low-carbon materials, waste reduction, and energy-efficient building techniques. Students explore modern methods of construction that minimize environmental impact and align with green building regulations, ensuring they are ready for the future of sustainable housing and infrastructure.
Automotive (Light Vehicle Maintenance)
The Automotive course incorporates green skills by introducing learners to hybrid and electric vehicle technologies, energy-efficient diagnostics, and sustainable workshop practices. Students develop an understanding of reducing emissions, recycling components, and supporting the automotive industry’s shift toward cleaner, greener transport solutions.
Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician – Level 3 Apprenticeship [yeovil.ac.uk]
Engineering
Yeovil College’s Engineering programs embed sustainability through modules on renewable energy systems, resource efficiency, and low-carbon manufacturing processes. Learners work on projects that prioritize environmental responsibility, equipping them with the skills to innovate in sectors driving the UK’s green industrial revolution.
Digital Technologies
Our Digital Technologies course promotes sustainability by teaching energy-efficient computing, cloud optimization, and the role of technology in reducing carbon footprints. Students learn how digital solutions can support smart energy systems, sustainable business practices, and data-driven approaches to environmental challenges.
