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Chris LorimerDirector of Enterprise, Bicton College
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Is Further Education ready for the Green Economy?
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No
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Bicton College is committed to minimising the environmental
impact of its activities through adopting sound principles and
implementing good practice, and by continuous improvement in
environmental performance.Mission Statement:
To serve the education, training and knowledge needs of
land-based industries in Devon, with innovation, enterprise and
energy.
We will be recognised as a centre of vocational excellence for
land based skills, environmental conservation, rural sustainability
and land use.
FE Call to armsWhat percentage of Colleges are attending this
conference?
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Deliver courses that lead to employment or higher education and
provide real(istic) working environments Support innovation,
business growth and development through advice and knowledge
transfer. Bespoke training and continuous professional development
for business workforces. Engage with schools by supporting all
stages of the national curriculum.
Awareness events and open days for the general public and those
aspiring to careers in the green economy. Respond to the
implications that climate change has through curriculum design,
operational activity and industry partnerships.
FE PurposeWhy dont OFSTED grade sustainability?
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Operation / Estate Management
Curriculum Staff / Student Development
FE Modus operandiHow many Colleges have Sustainability leads on
their Senior Leadership Team?
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Estate Management Team Supply Chain
http://www.green-accord.co.uk/http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=7533
1. Operation/estateWhy have the LSC/SFA focused on fundingnew
buildings not refeshing existing ones?
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Developing menu of QCF accredited coursesE.g. BTEC Entry 3 - L2
Sustainability Skills BTEC L3 Environmental Sustainability
Renewable Technologies provision through new National Skills
Academy (short-courses & apprenticeships). In development.
2. CurriculumWhere is the leadership and drive from the Sector
Skills Councils?
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75% of 16-25yrs want to do something about climate change. 94%
believe it important that communities work together to prevent the
worst effects of climate change (YouGov, 2009) Almost 2/3 of HE
students would like to see more about sustainable development in
their course curriculum. 42% believe that such knowledge will help
them to get a job after leaving university or college (Future
Leaders Survey, 2007/8) LeadershipMaking sure that workers are
environmentally literate means providing them with the skills,
knowledge, tools and sensitivity required and to routinely include
the environment as one of the considerations in their work and
daily living (UnionLearn, April 2011)3. Staff/Student
How can we build upon this enthusiasm and expertise in the
current funding context?
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Strategic Leadership
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Chris LorimerDirector of Enterprise, Bicton College
