UCS College Group has been awarded prestigious Technical Excellence College (TEC) status in Clean Energy, as part of the government’s £175 million investment in 19 new TECs across England to power Britain’s future workforce.
This news marks a major milestone for the South West and firmly positioning the region at the heart of the UK’s green skills revolution.
Granted to further education colleges that demonstrate outstanding specialism in priority technical areas, TEC status recognises UCS College Group’s deep expertise in clean energy, nuclear and low‑carbon technologies, and its track record of working in partnership with industry on nationally significant projects
Being awarded Technical Excellence College status in Clean Energy is a huge vote of confidence in UCS College Group and in the South West. It recognises the role we are playing in the UK’s green skills agenda, not only in nuclear training but in emerging technologies such as battery manufacture, solar power and on and offshore wind, helping to place the UK firmly at the forefront of developing the workforce needed to deliver net zero.
This status will enable us to work even more closely with employers to create clear pathways into high‑value green careers, attract investment, and support UK plc. Most importantly, it means people in our communities can access world‑class training and real opportunities in clean energy industries, right here on their doorstep.
Andy Berry CBE
CEO, UCS College Group
UCS College Group’s commitment to aligning skills provision with industry needs ensures our projects have access to a highly skilled pipeline and learner progression. The investment in teaching excellence and CPD guarantees learners are equipped for complex energy projects, including nuclear and renewables. UCS College Group is supporting EDF Power Solutions UK, training specialists for wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen—helping us meet clean energy and net‑zero ambitions and delivering on the Energy Security agenda for the UK.
Matthew Lay
Head of EDF Nuclear Skills Alliance
As a Clean Energy TEC, UCS College Group will further extend its reach acting as a hub of excellence with cutting-edge infrastructure and resources, it has developed capacity and capability for green skills; developing the highly trained workforce needed to support the UK’s nuclear renaissance, clean energy transition and net zero ambitions, while driving economic growth across the South West and beyond.
If you would like to know more about UCS College Group being awarded TEC status please contact the Communications team on 01278 455464 or email info@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk