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Green Jobs The Gender Perspective

Green Jobs The Gender Perspective. Esin Esat Director of Sustainability Bedford College. Presentation Outline. Background Green Economy Skills needed to implement the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan Bedford College’s contributions to green economy and green skills developments

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Green Jobs The Gender Perspective

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  1. Green JobsThe Gender Perspective Esin Esat Director of Sustainability Bedford College

  2. Presentation Outline • Background • Green Economy • Skills needed to implement the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan • Bedford College’s contributions to green economy and green skills developments • Sustainability in the Learning & Skills Sector

  3. Background • School Teacher • FE Lecturer & Course Leader • Curriculum Manager • Head of School • Director of Technology • Director of Sustainability BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering PGCE MSc Microelectronic Technology PGD in Management (Education) MSc Architecture Energy & Environmental Studies

  4. ‘A’ Levels • Tutors: All M • Students: 1 F • BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering • Tutors: All M • Students: 1 F • MSc Microelectronic Technology • Tutors: All M • Students: 2 F • MSc Architecture • Tutors: 4F & 4M

  5. Environment Society Economy Sustainable Development

  6. Green Economy Serves society without an adverse impact on the environment

  7. The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

  8. The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

  9. The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

  10. Green Jobs

  11. Buildings account for 40% of carbon emissions in the UK. With less than 1% of the existing building stock being replaced by new build each year, in 2050 70% of existing buildings will still be in use.

  12. Contributions to Green Economy and Green Skills Developments

  13. Getting Started Sharing the vision & stimulating interest College Executive Corporation Curriculum teams Utilising external links & partnerships Investment (time & money) Developing skills & resources Course developments Regional and national projects

  14. Potential Effects of Climate Change on Bedford (ND Graphics) Potential Effects of Climate Change on Bedford (HND Fine Art) Making a Difference (Level 3 Holistic Therapy) Solar Cooking (L1 Sustainable Development- Computing) Reducing Our Carbon Footprint (Business & Administration) Conservation of the Rainforest (L2 Carpentry and Joinery) Free Electricity from the Sun (Electrical Installation) Making Bio Diesel from Used Vegetable Oil (Motor Vehicle) Key Skills Communications Electric Cars & Alternative Energy Technologies (L1&2 Motor Vehicle) Research into the Quality of Bedford’s Environment (L3 Business Finance)

  15. Documentaries:Transition Bedford & Brundtland Building (BTEC ND Media Production) Creating a Play Area/Sensory Garden for Peter Pan Children’s Centre (L2 & L3 Horticulture) Re-fashioned Clothes (L3 & 4 Fashion & Textiles) Developing a GUI for a BMS (Engineering, Computing, Design) Designing and building a children’s garden for Edward Peake Middle School (L2 & L3 Horticulture) Design & Develoment of Riseley Eco-House (FdSc Building Services & Construction) Low Carbon Retro-fit of Social Housing Stock (FdSc Building Services & Construction) Ornaments from Recycled Materials (Foundation Diploma in Art & Design) Recycled Furniture (BTEC ND 3-D Design)

  16. Bedford College(Lead Partner) West Suffolk College Consign(Industry representative) Renewables East (RDA-funded) Lowestoft College Cambridgeshire County Council Prospect College(Private training provider) Sustainable Efficiency East Partnership

  17. Training Providers Industry representatives Construction Union UCATT Eastern ACER Skills for Sustainable Development Partnership Supported by: Community & Voluntary Sector Organisations Local Councils Job Centre Plus Sector Skills Councils

  18. The NSA in Environmental Technologies

  19. A Selection of Low carbon Retro-fit technologies Installed in Bedford College’s Brundtland Building 20

  20. Working with LSIS Reaching Forward Index in Sustainable Development http://rfi.excellencegateway.org.uk/ Leaders of the Future in Sustainable Development Stepping up in Sustainability http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/node/11056 Sector Reference Group for Sustainability SD Alliance for Learning and Skills Regional Sustainability Adviser

  21. LSIS Leaders of the Future in SD Developed by 3 F & 1M Delivered by 5F & 1M LSIS RFI Content development: 4F + 4M LSIS Regional Sustainability Advisers (6F, 3M) • Bedford College Sustainability Team • 4F & 4M

  22. LSIS Leaders of the Future in SD • Developed by 3 F & 1M • Delivered by 5F & 1M • LSIS RFI • Content development (4F + 4M) • LSIS Regional Sustainability Advisers (6F, 3M) • Bedford College Sustainability Team • 4F & 4M • Construction • 90% M • 10% F • Engineering • 95% M • 5% F • Motor Vehicle • 98% M • 2% F • Plumbing • 100% M • 0% F

  23. Thank You Esin Esat Director of Sustainability, Bedford College eesat@bedford.ac.uk 01234 291 384

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