There is a total of 50 places available and FENSA Approved installers should apply for PAS 2030 training and assistance with Trade Engine before Friday 14th May 2021 to see if they are eligible . In addition , Trade Engine can provide £ 750 of Government funding towards certification costs with FENSA .

The Green Homes Grant scheme , a £ 2bn initiative by government to improve energy efficiency in UK homes – including upgrading doors and windows – has been extended until the end of March 2022 .

Homeowners can claim vouchers to cover up to two thirds of the costs of qualifying energy efficiency improvements , up to a limit of £ 5,000 ( or 100 % of the costs up to £ 10,000 for eligible households on low incomes ).

In addition to funding one primary measure ( insulation or low carbon heat ), the grant can be used to fund , for example , new double or triple glazing or secondary glazing , and new energy efficient doors .

In order to qualify for the grant , homeowners must ensure the work is undertaken by TrustMark-approved

installers holding the relevant PAS 2030 standard to install energy efficient measures .

Which is why , as a boost for its members , FENSA , the government-authorised competent person ’ s scheme monitoring regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors , is offering free PAS 2030 training to the first 50

FENSA-approved installers to apply before the May deadline .

“ PAS 2030 is the specification required by Government for Installation companies to comply with under the Green Homes Grant Scheme and potentially for future government schemes for energy efficiency ,” said Chris Beedel , FENSA ’ s Head of Membership

. “ So free training is not just a great opportunity to take advantage of the Green Homes Grant scheme , it ’ s a chance for our installers to consider whether they wish to become more involved in this and future Government schemes ”.

The training will be delivered by Trade Engine , which has supported

businesses in construction , energy efficiency and domestic retrofit with their Quality Management requirements for eight years .

“ We ’ re delighted to be partnering with FENSA ,” said Andrew Brown , Trade Engine ’ s Managing Director . “ We ’ re able to offer all FENSA members a route to certification and compliance that is heavily subsidised by BEIS , as well as supporting their transition to the delivery of projects that will be compliant with PAS 2035 .”

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Explaining further , Ultraframe Marketing Director , Alex Hewitt , said : “ Here at Ultraframe we never stand still and so always have lots of product and support news to share with our customers . As we are currently in lockdown , webinars seemed the ideal way to share all our latest developments with Ultraframe fabricators and installers across the UK , and we ’ re thrilled to announce an extensive programme which is already up and running .”

The webinars cover all of the company ’ s roofing systems , including Classic , Ultraroof , Livinroof

and the Ultrasky range of glass roofs and rooflights . In addition to enhancing their product knowledge about the various systems , Ultraframe customers can also learn more about surveying , specifying and installation , including a ‘ Grand Designs ’ masterclass in conservatory design which is designed to inspire customers to create modern spaces with the Classic system .

One recent update to the Classic system is the launch of a new Electronic Structural Design Guide ( eSDG ) and there is a webinar dedicated solely to using this valuable

new digital tool , which is available via Ultraframe ’ s Udesign conservatory software .

Other webinars in the series include how to make the most of the company ’ s Lockdown Toolkit - a digital toolbox packed full of widgets and web enhancements to help customers generate , sell , and convert leads remotely during these difficult trading times . The Lockdown Toolkit was first launched back in 2020 but has recently been enhanced with new additions including Online Proposal Generators .

Concluding , Alex said : “ The first webinar was a great success

, with a large number of customers joining Ultraframe staff from Sales and Marketing for an update on what ’ s new with our Classic system . The current calendar is packed with webinars running all the way until June and we would urge people to take advantage of this great free way of learning .”

Staff from the Ultraframe Sales , Marketing and Technical teams will present the various

topics , along with the team from Ultraframe ’ s digital partner , ICAAL . Webinar visitors can interact with the presenters by asking questions and completed webinars will be available on the Ultraframe trade website for other customers to watch at their leisure .

To see the full timetable and book onto your chosen webinars , contact marketing @ ultraframe . co . uk