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Success Stories
Chevron Training is Ireland's largest Renewable Energy training provider. We have delivered thousands of training courses over the past 4 years in this sector and frequently receive calls from past students to update us on their progress, whether it is through obtaining employment or developing a successful business in the green energy sector.
Chevron Training's learner focused Renewable Energy training programmes have facilitated career progression within all divisions of the Green Energy sector.
Consequently, Chevron Training has compiled a series of case studies which demonstrate the success our learners have achieved following their participation on any of our practical Renewable Energy training programmes.
These testimonies reaffirm the role that our training programmes can play in sustaining a successful career within Ireland's Renewable Energy sector. |
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A Rated Energy was formed in November 2008 to provide grant aided services relating to The Home Energy Savings Scheme.
"Since then, we have seen our company grow to a workforce of over thirty full time staff and have won tenders to retrofit in excess of 1000 social houses under the National Insulation Scheme along with being awarded a number of large commercial contracts. We have recently added a full range of mechanical services such as geothermal heating and wind turbines to our portfolio. |
Chevron Training is an asset to our organization, having provided us with all our renewable energy training to date and will continue to do so because of their practical approach to training, expert trainers and highly acclaimed post course support. A Rated Energy predict a bright future ahead." |
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Zuva Property Consultants was formed in 2008 by Mannix Ryan. They offer a high quality professional service to property owners and professionals. Zuva specialise in providing clear, concise independent property valuations and BER certificates.
"In January 2009, I successfully completed the Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor training course with Chevron Training. Since then I have completed 225 BER certificates. The productive BER Assessment market continues to |
flourish due to a very high compliance rate and the awareness of homeowners as to the requirement for a BER. Since the BER Assessor scheme launched, over 93,000 BER Assessments have been completed nationwide. I have found that the training which we undertook with Chevron has attributed to a quantifiable return on our investment. We would be delighted to recommend Chevron Training as a first class BER training provider." |
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A-Rated Insulation Services was established by Brendan Merrigan in August 2008, to supply and install insulation and to provide BER Assessments throughout Munster.
"I worked as a Project Engineer in the Construction Industry for 13 years however, in 2008, I was made redundant due to the slowdown in activity within the construction industry. My awareness of the potential growth and sustainability within the Energy Industry influenced my decision to retrain within this sector.
I chose to complete the Domestic Building Energy Rating (BER) and the Domestic Insulation Courses delivered by Chevron Training, based on their experience, course content, lecturer expertise and convenience.
I am grateful to FAS for their assistance in subsidising the course fees. We have enjoyed success within the sustainable energy sector, having completed a considerable number of BER Assessments in addition to the substantial volume of insulation work undertaken as a registered contractor on SEI's Home Energy Saving Scheme. I would strongly recommend Chevron for all your Energy training requirements." |
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Boilertec is a recently established company which provides services for all aspects of the plumbing industry in Cork and West Waterford.
"Since our establishment, we have completed Oil Boiler maintenance and Gas Installation courses with Chevron Training. The training we received in each of these programmes has enabled us to add new income streams to our business.
In September 2009, Boilertec commenced the servicing of oil boilers and to date, we have completed 116 jobs in this field. |
Furthermore, we have recently secured a contract which will require us to service 174 gas boilers over the next 6 and a half months.
We found all elements of these courses to be relevant in sustaining a business within the oil and gas sectors. Regardless of the industry in which you work, I would recommend Chevron Training for all your training needs." |
www.boilertec.ie |
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Aratings, established by John Hanafin, specialises in Building Energy Rating, Air Tightness Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), for Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties.
"I established Aratings in 2008, following the completion of Building Energy Rating and Air Pressure Testing courses delivered by Chevron Training. The business has gone from strength to strength with many large contracts acquired and where a strong foot hold in the domestic market has been gained, a fact illustrated by Aratings position as Kerry's leading energy consultancy firm. |
I found the course content delivered by Chevron Training and the technical and business support offered by the company following the completion of these courses to be second to none. Consequently, Chevron Training has played an instrumental role in establishing Aratings in these uncertain times." |
www.aratings.ie |
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Greenco Insulations, specialising in the provision of insulation installation throughout Leinster, is a company that has recently been formed by Thomas Gerard Woodcock.
"I successfully completed the Insulation installation course delivered by Chevron Training in July 2009. This training programme in conjunction with the initiation of the Home Energy Saving Scheme provided the incentive to establish my own insulation installation company, Greenco Insulations, and to benefit from the opportunities which the sector continues to provide.
As a registered contractor on the Home Energy Saving Scheme, Greenco Insulations has enjoyed initial success since its formation and continues to thrive as there is a substantial volume of work scheduled for completion in the coming months.
I would highly recommend Chevron Training for all your training requirements." |
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McCarthy Maintenance, established by Peter McCarthy, is a successful oil boiler servicing and home maintenance business based in Co.Wexford.
"In September 2009, I completed the OFTEC oil boiler course with Chevron Training The standard of delivery of the course content was exceptional as the lecturers had the ability to explain the material in a clear and concise manner. The course has provided me with the necessary skills to undertake boiler servicing work and consequently I decided to expand my existing home maintenance business to include this service.
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In the short period of time that has elapsed following the completion of the course, I have serviced 25 boilers, all of which will generate repeat business next year. Chevron Training has played an instrumental role in helping my business to grow and achieve success during the current economic climate." |
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Noel Curran carpentry provides a fitting service for insulated folded attic stairs. Established in late 2009, this service is offered in Northern Ireland.
"Prior to completing the Insulation installation course with Chevron Training in May 2009, I was unemployed. However following the successful completion of this course, I was able to secure employment before recently developing my company to fit insulated folded attic stairs.
There is a significant demand for this service and the knowledge which I gained from the insulation course delivered by Chevron Training, enables me to inform my customers about insulation and thus assists me in
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Patrick Plant Heating and Plumbing, established in 2003, provides a range of heating and plumbing services, including the replacement of oil boilers and the installation of solar panels, to homeowners throughout Leinster.
"My participation on Chevron Training's solar and OFTEC oil boiler courses, enabled me to acquire the knowledge and skills to install these technologies. We have successfully installed numerous solar panels since the completion of the course.
We have completed a substantial volume of gas and oil fired boiler replacements under the Home Energy Saving Scheme and this work continues to provide an important source of income for our business.
Our ability to sustain the employment of 3 full-time staff and to avoid the negative connotations of the downturn must be attributed to Chevron Training, as the skills and knowledge which they imparted to us via their high quality training courses, has made a significant contribution to the growth of our company." |
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