Low Carbon Passport
Unlocking the skills for a low energy future.
The Low Carbon Passport is a first-of-its-kind, accredited training programme equipping 1,200 construction professionals with essential low carbon skills.
Delivered by BE-ST in partnership with Balfour Beatty and funded by the CITB Industry Impact Fund, it addresses critical industry gaps to meet Scotland’s Net Zero targets.
Developed with leading technical contributors and major contractors, the course supports both the existing workforce and new entrants, ensuring high-quality, energy-efficient buildings across the built environment.
Practical training dates
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, educators, apprentices and supply chain.
Skill level: Beginner
Cost: Fully funded
Location: City of Glasgow College & BE-ST Innovation Campus
Sign up to the online course
The Low Carbon Passport course is free to take part in and combines online modules and hands-on, in-person training to give construction operatives, college learners, and more, the knowledge and practical skills to deliver low energy, high-quality buildings. The training is open to people 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.
Progress to the Passivhaus Practical Training on completion of the Low Carbon Passport.