Built Environment. What BEST can offer the

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1 Built Environment Sustainability Training What BEST can offer the Welsh Housing sector

2 BEST BEST seeks to: unite stakeholders with responsibilities for the skills across the built environment sector create a 10 year strategy and training delivery roadmap develop and deliver dli new training i courses enable a transition to a sustainable built environment sector through the provision of new training courses

3 BEST in a nutshell Total Programme value 7,925,362, Key stages: In depth research into skills needs for the sector Proposals for new training courses Procurement of training & development of materials Delivery of training courses Development of 10 yr educational strategy

4 Aims & Objectives Focus upon up skilling the existing workforce Skills development & progression from L2 upwards Respond to the need for advanced qualifications: > L4 Ensure that t the strategy, t courses & skills delivered dli dare relevant Strengthen the knowledge base, supporting the knowledge economy. Collaborate with existing projects/organisations & avoid duplication Redress gender imbalance issues: support uptake & promotion of females entering/gaining qualifications Increase capacity for forward planning in skills for the sector.

5 Targets Participants: 560 Employers assisted 240 Employed participants gaining qualifications: 250 Employers adopting or improving equality & Diversity strategies / monitoring systems 125

6 A collaborative approach Programme Lead: Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University Joint Sponsors:

7 BEST Courses Key characteristics: CPD Short Courses Accredited to the CQFW through QALL Developed to Level 3, 4 and above level 2) Geographically accessible Flexible / Blended / Distance delivery models Opportunities for support for trainthe the trainer activities

8 Learning on the Move

9 Blended Learning

10 SELECTED COURSES

11 Courses Theme: Energy / Carbon: Retrofit Energy efficiency measures for traditional and older buildings Summary: This course will provide greater understanding of traditional building methods including thermal, heating and ventilation properties and how this affects the installation of new energy efficiency measures under Green Deal and other relevant programmes. Air tightness and Active Moisture Management Summary: The course is designed to outline and detail the vital role airtightness plays in the design of low energy and low carbon constructions for Construction and Design Professionals.

12 Courses Theme: Energy / Carbon: Energy Management Understanding building energy performance and post occupancy assessment Summary: The course will provide knowledge and understanding ofenergy use innon domesticbuildings non domestic buildings. Specifically, participants will be able to better recognise where and how energy is being used in buildings they manage and be able to target reductions in a structured and methodical manner.

13 Courses Energy / Carbon: Low Carbon Energy Generation Planning for community & neighbourhood scale renewable energy Summary: The course is designed to provide planners / architectswithanunderstanding an of the requirements and issues around community scale renewable energy developments so that they may better engage with developers, engineers and communities. ii

14 Courses Theme: Sustainable Design Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Soft Landings for asset management Summary: The course is designed to introduce Facilities Mangers to the principles of BIM and how it s use can improve delivery, performance and management of assets, highlighting the benefits for carbon management and sustainability

15 All Courses Delivery starts t from Spring 2014 A full list of courses can be found at Participants can register to be informed once courses become Participants can register to be informed once courses become available in their area

16 Courses What sustainability can do for your business Summary: To support organisations and individuals to identify the business benefits of a sustainable built environment and learn more about the BEST Programme.

17 Courses What sustainability can do for your business Delivery: On line self directed d learning Concludes with a short test and download document Face to face workshop to explore issues Register your interest now by ing: best@cf.ac.uk Enrolment from Monday 3 rd March 2014 Face to face workshops from late March

18 Courses Drivers for Uptake: Major employer drivers Corporate and social responsibility requirements The need to reduce energy bills and fuel poverty Improving energy security Customer demand Compliance with government legislation

19 OTHER SUPPORT AVAILABLE

20 Equality and Diversity Support for SMEs Companies of any size, predominantly SMEs Based in the convergence areas of Wales Working in the Built Environment or allied profession

21 Equality and Diversity Review of company policies and working practices, plus advice on any suggested improvements and implementing change Advice on flexible working Access to our bespoke on line Respect and Inclusion training course (available March 2014)

22 Benefits to RSLs R&M: a significant point of customer interaction. Help you ensure you meet regulatory requirements when contracting out repairs and maintenance function. Our activities and services are free from discrimination and promote equality of opportunity. We deliver maintenance programmes efficiently and effectively. e We provide an efficient and effective responsive repairs service which meets the requirements of our tenants.

23 The Process

24 Testimonial The Best programme helped our business with bespoke Human Resources material and training, ensuring we stay ahead with our business matters. With some elements of HR and Employment Law being complex, Natasha worked hard to deliver Id I d recommend the BEST programme to any organisation, big or small. Director, Concepta Energy Ltd

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