Gary Williams, Assistant Manager, Learning and Development

    Thanks to the scheme we have upskilled our team so that they can install the latest technology in customers' homes to solve some of the challenges they face.

    Net Zero Training Gwynedd funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by Busnes@LlandrilloMenai's Centre for Infrastructure, Skills & Technology (CIST), provides specialised training for individuals and small-to-medium businesses in the construction sector. The focus is on upskilling the workforce to meet the demand for decarbonising homes, supporting the transition to a net zero future.

    Gary Williams

    Name

    Gary Williams, Assistant Manager, Learning and Development

    Company

    Adra (Tai) Cyf

    Describe your company:

    Adra is a social housing association operating in Gwynedd and across north Wales, with over 7,000 homes and 16,000 customers.

    Which courses have you taken?

    ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment, EAL L3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Damp, Mould and Condensation in Traditional Buildings and more.

    Why did you decide to sign up with Net Zero Training Gwynedd?

    The courses are very relevant to what we do. We were pleased to work with CIST. Busnes@LlandrilloMenai and the fact that the courses are fully funded has been great, helping us free up budget for other aspects of looking after our customers and their homes.

    Have the skills you’ve learnt been useful to you and your company?

    Thanks to the scheme we have upskilled our team so that they can install the latest technology in customers' homes to solve some of the challenges they face. The courses have also helped raise our surveyors' and inspectors’ awareness of the different types of technology available to reduce carbon, improve household efficiency and aim for a net zero future.