Kate Robinson, Robinson Electrical, Tanygrisiau
We decided to sign up with the scheme because we were eager to improve our skills.
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 and supporting the transition to a net zero future.
Name
Kate Robinson
Company
Robinson Electrical, Tanygrisiau
Describe your company
We are a small, family-run electrical services company. We focus on domestic projects, including rewiring older homes, electrical installations, and fault finding. We provide some commercial services, like Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and safety checks for hotels and self-catering accommodation.
Which courses have you taken?
EAL L3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems, EAL Level 3 in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points, LCL Level 3 in Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS).
Why did you decide to sign up with Net Zero Training Gwynedd?
We decided to sign up with the scheme because we were eager to improve our skills. When this opportunity came up and we learnt it was fully funded and local, we were thrilled.
Have the skills you’ve learnt been useful to you and your company?
Yes, incredibly useful. We now have the capability to start installing EV charging points, which we plan to offer our customers soon. We've gained skills in solar panel and storage battery installation and maintenance which allows us to expand on the services we offer. In all it means we can advise customers on how to store energy and save more.