We currently offer a range of training courses for staff and volunteers from voluntary and public sector organisations.
1) Community Energy Ambassadors – CPD certified
This is the most in-depth training course, running over 3 weeks, 1.5 hours per week. It will equip you with up-to-date knowledge and practical resources to help vulnerable residents reduce their energy bills and keep warm and well over the winter. The training will cover:
- Week 1: Fuel poverty facts and figures, current energy prices, understanding energy bills, tips on managing bills and energy debts
- Week 2: Smart meters, understanding energy use, energy saving tips, making homes more energy efficient, carbon monoxide awareness
- Week 3: Range of schemes available to help with energy costs and ways to stay safe, warm and well
You will then join our network of Energy Ambassadors and receive regular newsletters and opportunities to attend update events in the future. Find out future course dates and book a place here.
Cost? Free for anyone in North/East/West Yorkshire, the Northeast or Cumbria.
2) Heating for Health – CPD certified
A shorter 1 hour training course that is targeted at anyone working in a health or social care setting. It covers understanding of fuel poverty & the impact on health, and how to respond to the recommendations made in NICE Guideline 6 around a) identifying residents whose health may be at risk from cold homes, b) making every contact count to assess the heating needs of those using primary health care and home care services, and c) how to help people whose homes may be too cold. The course is run on Zoom and you can find future dates and booking links here.
We can also organise a free online standalone course for your organisation if you have a minimum of 8 attendees.
Cost? Free for anyone in North/East/West Yorkshire, the Northeast or Cumbria.
3) Carbon monoxide training
We have an e-learning course on CO available free of charge for anyone in Yorkshire or the Northeast. This covers:
- Facts and figures around carbon monoxide
- Signs & symptoms of CO poisoning
- Potential sources of CO
- CO alarms
- Ways to mitigate the risks of CO
4) Introduction to environmental sustainability for VCSE organisations
This short course gives you an introduction to environmental sustainability and actions that can be taken at home and by VCSE organisations. The 1-hour session will explain:
- Current environmental challenges and the links to organisational activities
- Benefits of environmental sustainability to VCSE organisations
- Quick and easy actions you can take now
- Support and resources to help you take forward environmental initiatives for your organisation
See upcoming dates here
Cost? Free for anyone in North Yorkshire.
Feedback from our courses:
“I had some knowledge of the subject but lacked confidence. Now I feel I can help my clients. Excellent presentation, clear and uncomplicated”
“This has to have been one of the most useful and informative courses I have attended in a long time, with direct relevance to our client group (older people) at this time”
“Massively valuable course with loads of up to date, relevant information delivered in a very friendly, professional manner. Thank you!“
If you are interested in organising a training session for your team or organisation please get in touch with Kate: kate@yorkshireenergydoctor.org.uk or 01757 249100 or 07738 818398