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 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

Sustainable Development

Environment Society Economy

Green Economy Serves society without an adverse impact on the environment

The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

By: 2015 All lofts & cavity walls insulated 2016 All new homes zero carbon 2018 All new public sector buildings zero carbon 2019 All new non-domestic buildings zero carbon 2030 All homes undergone a ‘whole-house’ package

The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

By: 2015 2020 2020 2020 Around 200,000 new jobs in renewable energy Around 500,000 new jobs in renewable energy Increase renewable electricity by around 30% Smart meters in every home

The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan

By: 2010 2016 2020 2050 End fuel poverty in vulnerable households End fuel poverty in all other households Cut emissions from our workplaces by 13% on 2008 levels UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80% on 1990 levels

Green Jobs

The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan Jobs Loft & cavity wall insulation Zero carbon new buildings & low carbon refurbishments 500,000 new jobs in renewable energy Ending fuel poverty Cut emissions from workplaces Installing insulation Design Construction Supplies & services Technology design & development Technology installation & maintenance Insulation & RE installation Energy audits & advice Energy audits & advice Operational 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 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

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) Reducing Our Carbon Footprint (Business & Administration) Solar Cooking (L1 Sustainable Development Computing) Conservation of the Rainforest (L2 Carpentry and Joinery) Free Electricity from the Sun (Electrical Installation) Key Skills Communications Electric Cars & Alternative Energy Technologies (L1&2 Motor Vehicle) Making Bio Diesel from Used Vegetable Oil (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 Bedford College (Lead Partner) West Suffolk College Lowestoft College Consign (Industry representative) Renewables East (RDA-funded) Cambridgeshire County Council Prospect College (Private training provider)

Skills for Sustainable Development Partnership Construction Union UCATT Eastern Industry representatives ACER Training Providers

Supported by:

Community & Voluntary Sector Organisations Local Councils Job Centre Plus Sector Skills Councils

The NSA in Environmental Technologies West Suffolk College Cambridge Regional College City College Norwich Peterborough Regional College

Bedford College

Colchester Institute OLCI Construction Training Limited Oaklands College Lowestoft College

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

• • 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 Esat Director of Sustainability, Bedford College [email protected]

01234 291 384