We’re delighted to share some exciting news. We’ve been successful in securing two Historic England tenders that will support the delivery of the Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings.
Both projects focus on strengthening how this important qualification is delivered, ensuring learners, trainers and training providers are well supported to work confidently and appropriately with older and traditional buildings.
Improving energy efficiency in traditional buildings is not just about reducing energy use. It’s about understanding how these buildings work, using the right materials and techniques, and protecting the historic fabric that gives places their character.
Developing flexible training plans for delivery
The first tender focuses on developing three training plans for delivery of the Level 3 Award. These plans will support different approaches to delivery, helping training providers offer the qualification in ways that work for both learners and organisations.
This work is being led by Morwenna Slade, working through Ingleton Wood. We’re pleased to be contributing as a subcontractor, supporting the development of clear, practical training plans that reflect real-world practice and the needs of those working with older and traditional buildings.
Creating high-quality training materials and resources
The second tender focuses on developing the training materials that underpin the qualification, helping trainers deliver the course with confidence and consistency.
This project is being led by Tywi Centre and is structured in two phases:
- Phase 1 will focus on preparing slide decks and identifying the resources needed to deliver the award effectively.
- Phase 2 will build on this work by developing additional resources to support learning and delivery in practice.
We’ll be subcontracting Morwenna Slade to support this work, bringing specialist experience into the development of materials that are practical, accessible and grounded in the realities of working with traditional buildings.
Why this work matters
Traditional buildings make up a large proportion of our building stock and are central to our historic towns, villages and landscapes. Supporting people to improve their energy performance, without causing harm, is essential for tackling climate challenges while protecting heritage.
These Historic England projects will help ensure that training in energy efficiency for older buildings is robust, practical and rooted in best practice. By strengthening both delivery planning and training materials, the work will support learners, trainers and organisations across the sector.
This work builds on collaboration between Historic England, Cadw and Historic Environment Scotland to strengthen skills and confidence across the sector.
What’s next
We’re looking forward to getting started and sharing more as the work develops. We’ll be updating our website and social channels as the training plans and resources take shape.
If you’re interested in energy efficiency, heritage skills or training for older and traditional buildings, we’d love to hear from you.