“It’s critical that industry gets involved by engaging in any reviews and consultations to influence change”
that we provide good air quality for good health. Finally, we must recognise the digital revolution which is driving change both in the home and in businesses with increased demand for smart technologies.
And how will training need to evolve to cope with these new technologies?
With the launch of the Energy Efficient Scotland Programme in April 2020, supported by the Skills Competency Framework which is currently under development, industry will be required to meet the requirements of the programme for the range of
technologies installed. This programme will have an impact on existing and new staff, including apprentices, at a time when it is already difficult to train staff to meet the needs of all SMEs. There will be a focus on addressing the climate emergency and the 2045 net zero target set by the Scottish Government. If we want the electrical sector to be at the forefront of future skills, it’s critical that industry gets involved by engaging in any reviews and consultations to influence change through membership organisations such as SELECT. From a skills and supply perspective,
colleges are in an ideal position to adapt training around new technologies. ESP works closely with our member colleges, membership organisations and manufacturers, to constantly upgrade technologies and develop training
programmes to ensure colleges have the capability and capacity to support the future skills agenda.
How do we go about equipping them with these skills? We need to raise awareness of the renewable and energy efficiency training which is being offered, working in partnership with government agencies, awarding bodies, membership organisations, manufacturers and merchants. Industry will need to develop skills based around the relevant emerging technologies. This would benefit from funding to prime the sector in advance of demand. Providing incentives that will drive industry to be upskilled will
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PLAN FOR CHANGE
Energy Efficient Scotland is a 20-year initiative aimed at delivering improvements in energy efficiency and low carbon energy. It has two key objectives – to remove poor energy efficiency as a driver for fuel poverty and to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions in line with the targets set out in Scotland’s Climate Change Plan. From 2020, Energy Efficient Scotland will support building owners to make changes to
their buildings and heating systems to reach the required energy rating, with more support available depending on the extent to which home owners struggle to afford their heating. Find out more at
www.gov.scot/policies/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-scotland/
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