Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 28
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We recommend that a module on environmental sustainability be included in every apprenticeship and T...
Recommendation
We recommend that a module on environmental sustainability be included in every apprenticeship and T Level course. The Government should consult with stakeholders during the 2021/22 academic year on how to implement this.
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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.