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

Environment Economy Society Sustainable Development

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

The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan By: 2010 End fuel poverty in vulnerable households 2016 End fuel poverty in all other households 2020 Cut emissions from our workplaces by 13% on 2008 levels 2050 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 Installing insulation Zero carbon new buildings & low carbon refurbishments DesignConstruction Supplies & services 500,000 new jobs in renewable energy Technology design & development Technology installation & maintenance Ending fuel poverty Insulation & RE installation Energy audits & advice Cut emissions from workplaces 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 % of existing buildings will still be in use.

Contributions to Green Economy and Green Skills Developments

Getting Started Sharing the vision & stimulating interestSharing the vision & stimulating interest College Executive College Executive Corporation Corporation Curriculum teams Curriculum 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

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

Working with LSIS Reaching Forward Index in Sustainable Development Leaders of the Future in Sustainable Development Stepping up in Sustainability 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