Review of Lecture Notes on Green Skills in Construction

Flashcards generated from a lecture transcript about green skills and the construction industry, focusing on definitions, questions and answers.

What is Venetia Knight's role at Groundwork Greater Manchester?

Director of Employment and Enterprise at Groundwork Greater Manchester, responsible for employment, skills provisions, and landscape construction, focusing on pathways into work for marginalized groups and skills for the green economy.

What is the net zero target year for Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester has a net zero target of 2038.

What are the key factors in ensuring the construction industry contributes to net-zero goals?

Regulation, legislation, and procurement processes that emphasize sustainability and carbon lifecycle.

According to Venetia Knight, what is the single biggest problem facing the construction industry in achieving sustainability goals?

Policy and direction, causing difficulty in planning and investing for the future.

How do local mayoral areas contribute to addressing green skills needs?

Mayoral areas with devolved skills funding allow for more nimble and flexible training programs compared to national programs.

What solutions are suggested to address the shortage of apprenticeships, particularly for small businesses?

Shared apprenticeships or structured programs that allow for qualification achievement.

Besides technical skills, what other aspects related to green careers should be taught to younger generations?

A proper understanding of sustainability and green careers, communicated within schools and providing ways for people to engage with related concepts.

What type of skills is important for retrofitting according to Venetia Knight?

Multi-skilled workers who can handle various aspects of the job, and specialist knowledge around certain insulation systems.

How are partners in the construction industry being encouraged to meet social value goals?

Integrating sustainability into projects and emphasizing social value targets.

What is needed to improve work experience in the construction industry?

Better work experience programs with coordination and management and prioritizing individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

What type of Maths is important for the construction industry?

Functional skills related to how you use maths is important for the construction industry, but not a lot of the maths that you study in a GCSE.

Why is it important to have a diversity of educational experiences that are informed by employers?

To meet needs of different target groups with a structure program and employers engage with it.

Why is career advice important?

Providing good creation of really good resources, Geographicaly working in a pull together to coordinate employers to provide employer experiences