Learning School diplomas
Bolton-based GJ Seddon is a leading contractor
employing an in-house workforce of 550 people.
Learning: new online CPD
GJ Seddon’s lead for employer engagement for the
modules from CIBSE
CBE diploma nationally is Roy Cavanagh. He says:
CIBSE is helping support further learning, for
‘Nationally [the diploma] gets a bad press and here we
both recent graduates and the more experienced
are in the forefront of a major educational change.’
engineers who wish to improve their knowledge in
He argues that the CBE diploma is genuinely
a particular area.
exciting because it offers interesting views of ‘what
The recently launched online learning modules
is all around us every day such as what we live in,
include seven hours of structured learning, along
our school, where we work, where we watch sport and
with a bank of material that helps to ensure people
where we shop. All are involved in construction and
finish the module with an excellent grasp of the
the built environment’.
subject matter.
He adds: ‘The problem is that those who don’t look
As part of the new online learning package,
further just consider the trades. Important as they
the online CPD modules are being launched this
are, this diploma offers real openings into worthwhile
For the
autumn. These new modules will help keep people
careers [and positions], such as developers, architects,
up to date and also help meet CPD commitments.
building
surveyors and building services engineers.’
The first four modules are: services
He thinks that it creates better communicators,
• Heating systems update;
and importantly, better problem solvers. ‘These are
engineering
• Cooling and ventilation systems update;
areas which employers are crying out for. We need to
• Facilities management update; and
sector this
encourage more youngsters to realise the pluses of
• Lighting update. means that
our industry and this also means career teachers being
more supportive of the industry.’ For further information, visit:
more young
Catherine Elliott, development manager for the
www.cibsetraining.co.uk
people might
SummitSkills, the skills body for the building services
consider careers
engineering sector, says: ‘It is still very early days but said: ‘We have supported the diplomas from the outset
our understanding is that the CBE diploma is being and really hope they deliver what they promised.
in the sector
well received by learners. We expect participation ‘Learners will start to understand the multitude
from a younger
to increase as more consortia begin to teach the of career opportunities in our sector, and how
age
qualification, and as awareness and understanding professional bodies like CIBSE set standards and help
grows.’ individuals to progress.’
– Catherine
There was extensive employer consultation over Both industry and the government have a lot riding
Elliott
the course and companies have supported the CBE on the CBE diploma. In 2010 there are expected to be
diploma, ‘not just by work experience placements but more than 180 consortia. By the end of 2010, young
through the design and delivery of learning activities’, people in almost 80 per cent of English local authority
she adds. This has also meant that the course is areas will be able to study the diploma.
informed of the latest developments. There is no doubt that the stakes are high. But if the
Elliott says the diploma entices young people that industry is to avoid a skills shortage like the one that
would otherwise never have looked at construction. followed the recession in the 1990s, the diploma has
‘For the building services engineering sector this to be fine-tuned to be a success. Carr is optimistic: ‘As
means that more young people might consider careers long as the diploma evolves to suit the capabilities of
in the sector from a younger age.’ pupils it is aimed at, I think it has a strong future.’ l
CIBSE helped plan the content of the principal
learning for the level 3 diplomas, and represents
www.cbediploma.co.uk
the Construction Industry Council on the steering
www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas
group for the Diploma in CBE. Angela Ringguth,
www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19
professional development consultant to the institution,
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