Barriers to Training and Upskilling in Energy Efficiency

The Southern Uplands Partnership are currently working with a wide range of local and national partners on the need to drive Energy Efficiency to reach Net Zero targets by 2045 by strengthening local supply chains.
We are asking tradespeople and professions to complete our very quick survey to determine the training needs and barriers to training they are currently encountering. Your response will help us to develop and deliver appropriate training pathways, fast track routes and mitigate financial and time barriers that many sole traders face in the Scottish Borders.
When we refer to energy efficiency, we include a wide range of activities from draft-exclusion, loft insulation, LED lighting and double glazing through to external wall insulation, low-carbon heating systems, solar PV panels and electric car charging.
This survey has 10 multiple choice questions and should take no longer than 3 minutes to complete.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.
The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment.  For more information, visit
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-commjnity-renewal-fund-prospectus

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* 1. Have you undertaken any Energy Efficiency Training in the last 5 years including energy assessor roles?

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* 2. If funds were available to cover the cost of your training would you be more willing to upskill/reskill in Energy Efficiency?

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* 3. If No, would a training subsidy to cover the cost of lost earnings for you or your employees help you to undertake Energy Efficiency training?

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* 4. What type(s) of Energy Efficiency training are you interested in? Please select all that apply:

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* 5. Type of profession or trade you currently work in. Please select all that apply:

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* 6. Are you accredited with any industry standard body? Please select all that apply:

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* 7. Are you a member of a trade or industry body? Please select all those that apply:

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* 8. Who is the training required for? Please select all that apply

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* 9. Please select the delivery method of training you would prefer. Please select all that apply:

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* 10. Thank you for completing this survey. Your answers will help us to identify appropriate routes and schemes for the Scottish Borders. We would like to keep you informed on progress of this work. We invite you to include your email address below so we can send you relevant updates on training opportunities (we will not share your email address with 3rd parties).

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