Northern Ireland Training
We are delighted to offer both face-to-face and online tuition. Our aim is to enhance the quality of energy advice services provided by local, regional and national organisations across various sectors. As well as our existing suite of training, we can create bespoke courses to respond to specific needs.
All courses are tailored to Northern Ireland.
For more information and booking, please contact:
Nichola MacDougall, Training Officer
Tel: 028 9023 9909
Email: Nichola.MacDougall@nea.org.uk
Training Dates Spring 2026
Changing Energy Related Behaviour:
Thursday 14 May 2026 (online via Zoom)
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Energy Awareness Level 3 Award (City & Guilds 6281-01):
Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May 2026 (in person at NEA NI offices, Belfast)
Exam: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Introduction to Domestic Renewable Low Carbon Technologies (LEVEL 2 AWARD – CQ11641/OO1):
Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 June 2026 (online via Zoom)
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Qualifications
LEVEL 3 AWARD
Energy Awareness 6281-01
This course is designed for staff involved in providing householders with energy efficiency advice either face-to-face or by telephone.
Level 2 Award – CQ11641/001
Introduction to Domestic Renewable Low Carbon Technologies
This course will provide an introduction to the role domestic scale renewable technologies can play in reducing carbon emissions.
Training webinars
Webinars will be delivered live via Zoom (video conferencing facility) to small groups to ensure a good level of interaction and support for learners. Participants will require a device with a camera and sound. Full instructions on how to join the webinar will be provided. All courses can be tailored.
Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health: Impacts on Physical and Mental Health
This course is designed for frontline staff who work with vulnerable and low-income groups who are at risk from living in cold and damp homes.
It covers the impacts that living in fuel poverty can have on individuals’ physical and mental health and how these can influence a person’s interaction with the energy market.
Changing Energy Related Behaviour
This 2.5-hour CPD accredited webinar considers the field of decision making, focusing specifically on simple things to encourage people to act on the advice they receive
Introduction to Domestic Energy Efficiency
This 2.5 hour CPD accredited webinar aims to make delegates aware of how householders may be able to use their energy more efficiently and reduce possible waste whilst still maintaining a warm and comfortable home.