Generation

Solar Installer

Kickstart your career as a Solar Installer – this programme will be a mixture of in-person and online learning, in-person learning will take place in North East London. Do you like working outdoors in a hands-on role? Looking for an in-demand career with lots of jobs and progression opportunities while having a positive environmental impact? If yes – Solar Installer is the career for you! The UK solar industry is booming and the demand for skilled solar installers is rapidly growing. That means there are lots of great job opportunities on offer for you!

Subject:
Solar Installer
Pathway:
Green spaces
Level:
Level 3
Qualification:
Level 3
Provider:
Generation
Hours:
Full-time
Funding:
Free
Start date:
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Course description:

Overview

The UK solar industry is booming and the demand for skilled solar installers is rapidly growing. That means there are lots of great job opportunities on offer for you!

Competitive starting salaries of £22 – 25,000 per year with opportunities to quickly progress to £30 – 35,000 with a few years of experience.

On this 6-week programme you’ll get all the knowledge and skills you need to kickstart your career and land your first solar role.

To help you get ready for your job search, we’ll help you with CV writing workshops, 1:1 mentoring and mock interviews.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is open to anyone aged 18+ who is living in or near London and currently unemployed or working on a zero-hours contract.

You don’t need any qualifications or experience to apply

We are looking for learners who:

  • Enjoy working outdoors in a hands-on physical role
  • Enjoy working with others in a team
  • Are comfortable working at heights
  • Full driver’s license preferred

What will you gain from the programme?

  • It’s free! Gain all the skills you need to kickstart a career in solar, at no cost.
  • Gain Working at Heights certificate and Green CSCS card getting you ready for work!
  • Free IT support – if you need a laptop, webcam, or internet connectivity to help you access the online part of the bootcamp, we’ll provide it while you study, free of charge
  • Starting salaries of £22-25k in your first role and access to future progression opportunities
  • Continue to claim benefits and Universal Credit throughout the programme
  • Grow in confidence and resilience, while building your first professional network in the classroom.

What does a Solar Installer do?

Program Dates

Dates coming soon - You can still register interest on website.

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