Low Carbon Learning initially began as Scotland’s first National Passivhaus training programme. The Passivhaus in Practice programme aimed to upskill and reskill the current work force who have been made redundant or are at risk of redundancy with the ambition to increase the adoption of Passivhaus standards and secure industry a long-term, sustainable and inclusive pipeline of work.

Working in collaboration with industry partners and educational experts, Passivhaus in Practice delivered training to over 800 people, including 600 industry, 80 students, 70 educators over 2021.

Following the success of the Passivhaus training, and with funding from Skills Development Scotland and Scottish Funding Council, BE-ST officially launched Low Carbon Learning on 11 November 2021 during COP26. Marking the Cities, Regions and Built Environment day of COP26, Jamie Hepburn MSP, Scottish Government minister for higher education and further education, youth employment and training, hosted the first practical workshop of a pioneering green skills programme at BE-ST.

The Low Carbon Learning programme has has now expanded its training to include 13-24 year olds. 

The up and coming sessions will cover knowledge and training in Retrofit, Passivhaus, Digital Construction and Modern Methods of Construction, whilst always considering the Fabric First approach.

It is fully funded through the Young Persons Guarantee (YPG) and supported by Scottish Funding Council (SFC).