Low Carbon Passport
Deliver low energy quality with certainty.
When the drawings require a high-performance detail, and valuable time is lost standing around debating how to install it, stop any second-guessing. We remove the technical uncertainty, replacing the "is this right?" anxiety with the hands-on skills required to create low energy buildings without the need for constant rework.
The Low Carbon Passport is for people who want to stop guessing and start delivering. In just one day, we bridge the gap between theory and the actual hands-on skills that ensure you and your team have the confidence to build quality, airtight new builds, retrofits and low energy construction programmes.
Delivered by BE-ST in partnership with Balfour Beatty and funded by the CITB Industry Impact Fund, the Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited training programme equipping 1,200 construction professionals with essential low carbon skills. It is zero-cost, CITB and industry-backed.
The course
The Low Carbon Passport course offers a fully-funded online and practical certification, meaning it is free to both individuals and organisations. The practical hands-on 1-day sessions are mixed with flexible online training materials, to make it easy and quick to train, delivering a quality industry-backed accreditation at an accelerated pace.
Who it is for:
The course is ideal for contractors, subcontractors, apprentices, supply chain, trainers, educators and students or those looking to transition into a career in low energy buildings.
For companies, a sustainable building course equips your workforce with skills that ensures better airtightness and build quality, all without taking your team off the tools for more than 1 day. This helps solidify leadership in the market, strengthening your supply chain, tenders and projects.
For individuals, a hands-on certification translates low carbon building practices into practical site skills. Improve the understanding, speed and quality of work with a recognised sustainability credential, helping you stand out and gain confidence.
Practical training across Scotland
There will be training dates throughout 2026 at City of Glasgow College and the BE-ST Innovation Campus. Sessions currently available to book can be seen below.
By the end of this 1 day training course, you will learn:
Why reducing energy demand is important in a building context
How on-site quality can affect the building performance
Considerations required design and construction
Who this course is for: Contractors, subcontractors, apprentices, supply chain, trainers, educators and students.
Skill level: Beginner
Cost: Fully funded
Location: City of Glasgow College & BE-ST Innovation Campus
Flexible online modules
The Low Carbon Passport online course is free to take part in and combines with the hands-on, in-person training to deliver the full Passport. These short modules gives construction operatives, college learners, and more, the knowledge to deliver low energy, high-quality buildings. The training is open to people from anywhere working across the supply chain – from those new to the sector to experienced professionals looking to upskill. Participants will receive a certificate on completion with the long-term aim for the course to be CPD certified by 2026.
The first two online modules are now available. Sign up for and take part in Low Carbon Passport 1a: Introduction to Low Energy Buildings and 1b: Heat in Buildings.
Assurance for clients & employers.
By taking our CITB-funded certification, you and/or your team gain a recognised industry Passport that mitigates the risk of poor airtightness or retrofit delivery and ensures compliance for clients and employers.
Benefits of taking the Passport:
Demonstrate leadership in the market.
Solidify your position as a forward-thinking industry leader by aligning your brand with major players. Show clients that you aren't just meeting the minimum requirements, but are actively driving transformation.
Fully funded & fast.
Designed to respect your bottom line, this zero-cost, accelerated pace model ensures your team gains high-value, practical site skills without being taken "off the tools" for more than 24 hours.
Chris Benzie, Ayrshire College
The thing I found most valuable was being able to learn the science behind materials and passive design, but then actually build and test it in 3D. So you were able to have a good foundation of knowledge and follow it with the practical skills to implement. I would definitely recommend this training to others, from across the built environment sector. Think everyone could learn something new from it.
Hear from previous attendees:
Martha Fantom, Freelance Designer & Maker
I found the training very insightful and well structured, providing the knowledge needed to understand the principles that make low‑energy homes achievable. I particularly enjoyed applying this knowledge through the practical tasks, which gave a real insight into the challenges faced on site. The facilities were great and Kieran was an excellent trainer and made the whole experience enjoyable. If you are designing or working on low energy homes this training would be very useful.
Saman Yazdani, Assistant Project Manager
It was an inspiring day exploring how design decisions, on-site quality, and construction practices influence building performance and carbon outcomes. As someone passionate about BIM, retrofit, and sustainable design, I’m always motivated to keep learning and bridging the gap between digital models and real-world performance helping move our industry closer to a net-zero future.
Book a date on our website
Browse and book your practical training date through our simple online booking system. You will receive a confirmation email from our website. Before your training, you will receive an email from our team with full information and RAMs for the day.
What to expect:
Complete your training
Complete the 1-day practical and online modules. The course curriculum includes 1 day practical training in Glasgow and currently 2 online modules (1a & 1b). Our expert trainers will take you through an engaging input session and hands-on activities.
Be confident in low carbon
Receive a digital badge and certificate upon completion of the online course and practical training day – complete them all for your full Passport. Apply your new knowledge to create better quality, lower carbon buildings across the built environment.
Trusted and backed by industry leaders:
FAQs
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This training is funded through the CITB Impact Fund. Anyone is eligible to take the online and practical courses.
The only cost will be your travel to City of Glasgow College in Glasgow City Centre.
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Due to the funded nature of this programme, this training is only on offer for the remainder of 2026. There are limited only a certain number of training dates available, each with a max 40 spaces.
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For companies or organisations with a large enough cohort, training dates can be bespoke. Get in touch with BE-ST to find out more.
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Of course. If you are unable to make the practical training in Glasgow, you can complete the online module and still receive a digital badge. For the full passport, in-person attendance is required.
Register for the Low Carbon Passport. If you completed the Passport, progress to the Passivhaus Practical Training.