As a college community, we are deeply involved in this transformative process, ensuring that learners have access to the necessary tools for the future workforce. South Lanarkshire College is committed to offering courses and maintaining a campus that are forward-thinking and adaptable. Our initial endeavour involved constructing the first low-energy, low-carbon house for the market, showcasing technologies like solar photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal, ground source heat pumps, and rainwater harvesting. This project not only addressed fuel poverty but also revolutionised our construction curriculum. Subsequently, we undertook a larger-scale project, which became the first Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) outstanding build in the UK. Both projects were honoured with the Green Gown Award for their sustainability excellence.

Recently, the college played a crucial role in launching a mobile heat pump training centre for the entire college sector. This fully equipped classroom travels to rural and remote areas of Scotland, providing heat pump training to installers. It features working air and ground source heat pump systems, water tanks, smart controls, and other necessary equipment for training. Its mobility allows it to reach areas without teaching facilities and support colleges facing additional demand for training.

These initiatives, along with others from the College including the mobile heat training pump centre, demonstrate a genuine commitment to addressing climate change and positively reshaping our lifestyles and work practices.