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Green JobsThe Gender Perspective
Esin EsatDirector 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• Sustainability in the Learning & Skills Sector
Background• BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering• PGCE• MSc Microelectronic Technology• PGD in Management (Education)• MSc Architecture Energy & Environmental Studies
• School Teacher• FE Lecturer & Course Leader• Curriculum Manager• Head of School• Director of Technology• Director of Sustainability
• ‘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
Environment
Economy
Society
Sustainable Development
Green Economy
Serves society without an adverse impact on the environment
The UK Low Carbon Transition PlanThe UK Low Carbon Transition Plan
By:By:20152015 All lofts & cavity walls insulatedAll lofts & cavity walls insulated
20162016 All new homes zero carbonAll new homes zero carbon
20182018 All new public sector buildings zero carbonAll new public sector buildings zero carbon
20192019 All new non-domestic buildings zero carbonAll new non-domestic buildings zero carbon
20302030 All homes undergone a ‘whole-house’ packageAll homes undergone a ‘whole-house’ package
The UK Low Carbon Transition PlanThe UK Low Carbon Transition Plan
By:By:20152015 Around 200,000 new jobs in renewable energyAround 200,000 new jobs in renewable energy
20202020 Around 500,000 new jobs in renewable energyAround 500,000 new jobs in renewable energy
20202020 Increase renewable electricity by around 30%Increase renewable electricity by around 30%
20202020 Smart meters in every homeSmart meters in every home
The UK Low Carbon Transition PlanThe UK Low Carbon Transition Plan
By:By:20102010 End fuel poverty in vulnerable householdsEnd fuel poverty in vulnerable households
20162016 End fuel poverty in all other householdsEnd fuel poverty in all other households
20202020 Cut emissions from our workplaces by 13% on Cut emissions from our workplaces by 13% on 2008 levels2008 levels
20502050 UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80% on 1990 levelsby at least 80% on 1990 levels
Green JobsThe UK Low Carbon The UK Low Carbon
Transition PlanTransition PlanJobsJobs
Loft & cavity wall insulationLoft & cavity wall insulation Installing insulationInstalling insulation
Zero carbon new buildings & low Zero carbon new buildings & low carbon refurbishmentscarbon refurbishments
DesignDesignConstructionConstructionSupplies & servicesSupplies & services
500,000 new jobs in renewable 500,000 new jobs in renewable energyenergy
Technology design & developmentTechnology design & developmentTechnology installation & maintenanceTechnology installation & maintenance
Ending fuel povertyEnding fuel poverty Insulation & RE installationInsulation & RE installationEnergy audits & adviceEnergy audits & advice
Cut emissions from workplacesCut emissions from workplaces Energy audits & adviceEnergy audits & adviceOperational efficiency supportOperational efficiency support
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.
Contributions to Green Economy and Green Skills Developments
Getting StartedGetting Started
• Sharing the vision & stimulating interestSharing the vision & stimulating interest• College ExecutiveCollege Executive• CorporationCorporation• Curriculum teamsCurriculum teams
• Utilising external links & partnershipsUtilising external links & partnerships• Investment (time & money)Investment (time & money)• Developing skills & resourcesDeveloping skills & resources• Course developmentsCourse developments• Regional and national projectsRegional and national projects
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)
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)
Sustainable Efficiency East Partnership
Consign(Industry representative)
Cambridgeshire County Council
Renewables East (RDA-funded)
Prospect College(Private training provider)
Bedford College(Lead Partner)
Lowestoft College
West Suffolk College
Skills for Sustainable Development Partnership
Training Providers
Construction Union UCATT Eastern
ACER
Industry representatives
Supported by:
Community & Voluntary Sector Organisations
Local Councils
Job Centre Plus
Sector Skills Councils
The NSA in Environmental Technologies
2020
A Selection of Low carbon Retro-fit technologies Installed in Bedford College’s Brundtland Building
Working with LSIS
• Reaching Forward Index in Sustainable Development http://rfi.excellencegateway.org.uk/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
• 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
• 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
Thank You
Esin EsatEsin EsatDirector of Sustainability, Bedford CollegeDirector of Sustainability, Bedford College
[email protected]@bedford.ac.uk01234 291 38401234 291 384