SOUTHERN Regional College’s new GreenTEC Centre at the Greenbank Campus in Newry will support industry through accredited training in a wide range of green technology growth areas.
These include ecological building systems,renewable heat,energy efficiency and the design and installation of renewable technologies like solar thermal collectors, heat pumps and solar panels.
At the opening, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Employment and Learn-ing,Derek Baker said: “The department has driven the transformation of the further education sector to become responsive to the needs of employers during these economically challenging times.This centre is an excellent example of the fruits of that approach.”