Greening Work In A Chilly Climate: W3 International Panel 2011 - Video 2 - Bolt-on skill for low carbon construction? British training in European context

The presentation aims to identify key professional and operative skill/competence requirements to low energy construction, focussing on housebuilding and trades. Set in context of vocational education and training (VET) system, entry into construction, employment/working conditions. It indicates a strategic direction for construction VET for "green buildings" across occupational and professional barriers to make paradigm shift - from ‘bolt-on skills’ to the development of occupational/industrial capacity. Also addresses gender and diversity disparities.