Bus.Trainers

Ongoing project

The main thrust of the BuS.Trainers project is to overcome the mismatch in energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy sources (RES) skills in the construction industry, with the aim of boosting competitiveness in the sector. The project targets vocational teachers and intends to foster the competencies required to address the weak link between education and green innovation in the sector. This approach stems from the crucial role of VET trainers in the transfer of knowledge to current and future workforce in the sector.

Erasmus+ Programme
Budget: 968.645,00 €.
December 2016 – November 2019
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Objectives

The general objective of the project is to jointly develop a comprehensive training system for professional trainers in order to improve teaching in sustainable construction, through interconnected activities. The approval of a new European sectorial qualification standard will be sought, the Green VET Trainer in construction, following the methodology of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), oriented to learning outcomes and supported by the principles of European Credit System for Professional Education and Training (ECVET) and the European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (Eqavet).

Also, a certification of competences will be validated through the Green Tag accreditation, granted by the specific learning experience from BuS.Trainers or by previous learning, and a memorandum of understanding or multilateral agreement to promote mutual recognition in various member states of the EU.

Partnership

  • FLC – Fundación Laboral de la Construcción – ES (LP)
  • MIEMA – Malta Intelligent Energy Management Agency – MT
  • GBC – Gozo Business Chamber – MT
  • CNC – Confederaciòn National de la Costruccion – ES
  • IRTIC – Istituto de Ròbotica y Tecnologìas de la Informaciòn y la Comunicaciones – ES
  • ANCE – Associazione Nazionale Costruttori Edili – IT
  • FORMEDIL – Ente per la formazione e l’addestramento professionale nell’edilizia – IT
  • CENFIC – Centro de Formação Profissional da Indústria da Costrução Civil e Obras Públicas do Sul – PT
  • LNEG – Laboratorio Nacional de Energia e Geologia – PT
  • CRES – Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving – EL
  • IME GSEVEE – The Small Enterprises’ Institute of the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants – EL