Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 27
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Apprenticeships are a fast way to bring new skills into a workplace, but climate and...
Conclusion
Apprenticeships are a fast way to bring new skills into a workplace, but climate and environmental sustainability issues are not embedded across them. If they were, this would allow apprentices to apply this knowledge directly to their jobs, addressing employer green skills gaps. This should be extended to the new T Level courses too. (Paragraph 112) Green Jobs 65
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
Apprenticeships and T-Levels are based on occupational standards, which describe the specific knowledge, skills and behaviour required to be competent in the occupation and support entry into skilled employment. Therefore, we do not believe that a generic sustainability module across every occupational standard is appropriate. Sustainability elements are included where occupationally relevant. To support this the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) has published a Sustainability Framework to guide the drafting of apprenticeships content. It sets out the key themes for all employers to consider, no matter what sector they are in, to ensure that every apprenticeship can contribute to helping meet climate change goals. The Institute has also convened the Green Apprenticeship Advisory Panel (GAAP), to advise the Institute and its stakeholders, to make sure the right skills are in place for the future workforce to deliver the green technology shift the UK needs.