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Future Skills for Sustainability in the Built Environment

Future Skills for Sustainability in the Built Environment. Dave Tooth – Acua (Coventry University) Construction Sector Lead. Need a new P.C or Lap Top. Your office in your pocket. No more tiny key pads. Employer needs. A flexible learning concept. 220 Units of Learning.

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Future Skills for Sustainability in the Built Environment

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  1. Future Skills for Sustainability in the Built Environment Dave Tooth – Acua (Coventry University) Construction Sector Lead

  2. Need a new P.C or Lap Top

  3. Your office in your pocket

  4. No more tiny key pads

  5. Employer needs

  6. A flexible learning concept 220 Units of Learning Construction & the Built Environment Create Constructionsite Construction Technology Set the level 4,5,6 or 7. Add a talent Academy brand Sub-Structure Add module descriptors Calculus Cost planning and control Moodle VLE based website

  7. Typical learner scenarios • Final year Apprentices becoming Higher Apprentices • Level 4/5 Foundation Degree ( HNC/D) • Learner progresses to a level 6 Honours Degree Time served tradesman developing to a supervisor or manager NVQ 4 Site Management OSAT > Work based • evidence APEL > Fd Construction Management • Professional and ongoing accredited CPD onto Post graduate study

  8. Acua Sector Strands Housing Property and Facilities Management Construction Management Building Services Engineering Organisational management Civil Engineering Talent development Executive development Sustainable/ Off site, Modern methods of Construction Construction Built Environment Heritage Customer service

  9. Our partners Our partners

  10. Five Levels of support • Under graduate site supervisors and aspiring site managers – graduates programme • Current site manager – Stepping higher • Middle managers – Emerging leaders • Executives • Managing the supply chain, Managing the client, PQQ and Bidding for work, Board room readiness and world class executive skills • Technical know-how and innovation

  11. Formal The Client Experience Informal Programme Monitoring and Review Learning through others Development Centre Workshops and Masterclasses ROI/E and impact Scoping and framework design Stage 3 Show you know - Business Challenge Presentation Stage 2 Programme Springboard Stage 2 Innovation Project Stage 2 Pick and mix of Modules Stage 1 Programme Planning and Evaluation Strategy Action learning Bite-sized Learning via VLE Self-directed learning Wash Up Activity / Succession Planning Identification of Business Critical Challenges Internal Mentoring Reflecting and Learning journey blog

  12. Programme Experience - Developing Core Skills Competency Framework Level 5 Competency Framework Level 4 Competency Framework Level 3 & 4 Competency Framework Level 2 & 3 Competency Framework Level 1 & 2 Project Management Lean Tools & Principles Communication & ICT Financial Planning Supply Change Management Operational Planning Leading Projects Strategic Change Planning & Decision Making Core Skills Completion With Career Progression All Core Skills Modules aligned to relevant professional body standards

  13. Mapping of Built Environment Key Functional Areasagainst the Leadership Capability Programme Learning Outcomes *Key Functional Areas taken from BESA BUILT ENVIRONMENT FUTURE SKILLS GROUP Revised Built Environment Functional Map (September 2010)

  14. A blend of approaches

  15. EUSkills and Acua Project Management Certificate in Professional Development A Project Management Certificate of Professional Development has been developed in partnership the Energy and Utilities Sector Skills Council. The programme of 2 X 20 Credit point Higher Education modules offers individual’s learners the opportunity to develop their workplace project management skills and knowledge. Achievement of these two modules creates a progression route to a range of Leadership, foundation and Honours degree programmes through Coventry University. Module 1- Certificate of Professional Development Managing Projects (20 Credit points at Level 5) Aims and Summary This module builds on the learners skills in a range of key concepts and techniques that will assist in the ability to manage projects at work. Develop individuals understanding of the concept of change management processes within a business context. Covering complex concepts of project management practices and change management theories and models. Module 2- Certificate of Professional Development Leading Projects (20 Credit points at level 4) Aims and Summary This module develops the learner’s skills in a range of key concepts and techniques in Leadership and Management that will assist in the ability to lead on projects at work. The module covers concepts of self assessment of capability, financial awareness, resource management, and factors impacting on the success of projects.

  16. Construction and the Built Environment Communication and Leadership Programme • Through our work with the Construction and Built Environment Sector, from Housing through Energy and Utilities to traditional Construction Management. Acua consistently receive requests for support for the development Communication and Leadership skills and knowledge. • This Communication and Leadership programme uses a 20 Credit Point H.E level 4 Managing Personal Performance module focuses on three key areas:- • Develop effective leadership styles • Managing time more effectively • Communicate effectively, including conducting effective meetings • Programme Learning Outcomes - Managing Personal Performance • Identify the importance of disseminating knowledge in organisational development • Apply analysis to the components of individual leadership capability in the workplace • Demonstrate how they would disseminate their own knowledge to colleagues to ensure effective knowledge and information transfer • Select from a variety of communication methods to support the dissemination and demonstration of improved capability • Learners undertaking this 20 Credit module Managing Personal Performance gain certification at Higher Education level 4

  17. GateMacBain Associates and Acua • Certificate in Personal Development in Construction supervision (incorporating the CIOB Level 3 Diploma in Site Supervisory Studies) • Personal Development Diploma in Construction Management (incorporating the CIOB Level 4 Certificate and Diploma in Site Management) • E-learning • Links to the Professional Institutions CPD programmes

  18. Diversity Inclusion & Equality development programme for empa contractors • This course enables the delegates to understand their own and their organisation’s responsibilities to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality within the workplace. • Delegates will consider the impact of their own communication and behaviour on others by using relevant tools and techniques. • Learning Outcome s • Identify personal and organisational responsibilities contained within Diversity, Inclusion and Equality legislation. • Discuss ways to embed Diversity, Inclusion and Equality into the organisation’s culture. • This Equality CPD programme has been designed at requested of  the empa National Skills Academy for Construction, Starting with a one day of awareness raising as detailed above. • Delegates will be given the option of undertaking a further day and half of delivered learning, covering two further learning outcome's. • Explain how effective communication and behaviours within an organisation can enhance Diversity, Inclusion and Equality. • Assess the impact of differing values, attitudes and behaviours relating to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality on individuals • Delegates are required to undertake further reading and self directed learning in order to complete an assessment and obtain the full 20 credit Higher Education Module at level 5 through Acua (Coventry University).

  19. Building Service Engineering NSA Electrical and mechanical contractors’ choice Unit 7: Building Services Sector (from Module M5) Unit 8: Determining Requirements (from Module O4) Unit 28: Production & Protection of Electrical Systems (from Module O13) Unit 54: Tendering and Contractual Arrangemts (from Module O21) Unit 36: Legislation and Standards (from Module O17) Unit 61: Responsibilities of the Parties to a Contract (from Module O24) Unit 16: Requirements and Proposals for Systems Installations (from Module O8)

  20. Careers map C.O.M Fd frameworks Progression and CIOB membership Mapping of in house training Research, Analytical Skills & Personal Development 30 Cps at Lv 5

  21. Summary what’s next • Acua supports the whole built environment at a national level • Partners events • Talk to us please • Access to www.constructionsite.org.uk • Join us in challenging the status quo of Construction & Built Environment learning

  22. Contact us Dave Tooth -  Construction and Built Environment Sector Lead Acua Limited 5 Coventry Innovation Village Cheetah Road Coventry CV1 2TL m 0782 4386 981 e david.tooth@acuauk.com w www.acuauk.com

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