Professional Multi-Disciplinary Training and Continuing Development in Skills for Nzeb

649473 – PROF-TRAC D2.8 Roadmap

PROFessional multi-disciplinary TRAining and Continuing development in skills for nZEB principles

Roadmap – [country name]

National actions of [Country Name]

[Date] - Final version

Issued by / Mr. Jan Cromwijk (ISSO)
Mr. Marco Hofman (ISSO)
Mrs. Irene van Veelen (ISSO)
Date: / 11 July 2016
Version: / Final
Deliverable number: / D2.8
Task number: / Task 2.5
Status: / Final
Dissemination level: / Public

Table of Content

Change records 4

Roadmap Summary 5

List of abbreviations and definitions 6

1 Introduction 7

1.1 Guidance of this report 7

2 Demands for skilled professionals – results skills mapping 8

2.1 Skills mapping Methodology 8

2.1.1 Definition of the current professions 8

2.1.2 Education levels 9

2.1.3 nZEB-building and installation technologies 10

2.1.4 Definition of required interdisciplinary skills 11

2.1.5 Definition of Skills levels used 12

2.2 Current professions in [Country Name] 13

2.3 New skills and specialisms in [country name] 14

2.3.1 Integrated picture 14

2.3.2 Conclusions and recommendations 15

3 Opportunities and barriers in [Country Name] 17

3.1 Expected development of the National market for nZEB 17

3.2 Education system 17

3.3 Drivers in the market 17

3.4 Drivers in education 17

3.5 Barriers in the market 17

3.6 Barriers in education 17

3.7 Recommendations on overcoming the barriers 17

4 Roadmap plan 18

4.1 Action clusters and points 18

4.2 Explanation of roadmap Action points 19

5 Authors 20

6 References 20

Change records

Version / Date / Changes / Author
Version 1.0 / Febr. 2016 / First draft / Mr. M. Hofman
Mrs. I. van Veelen
Mr. J. Cromwijk
Version V1.1 / March 2016 / Split single overall EU version into separate national versions
Version V1.1 / 29 Apr 2016 / After web meeting:
Chapter ‘Conclusions’ skipped, instead conclusions put in Summery.
Inclusion of results excel skills mapping at beginning of each result (to prevent having to look in the excel file while reading)
Version Final / 01 July 2016 / Consolidated version, EU deliverable D2.8 / Mrs. I van Veelen

Disclaimer:

The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Horizon 2020 Programme under grant agreement no 649473. This report reflects only the author's views and the Union is not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

Roadmap Summary

In this report you will find the national upskilling roadmap of [country] that is created within the PROF/TRAC project. The roadmap focusses on successful national implementation of nZEB trainings for professionals, linked to the - to be developed - PROF/TRAC EU nZEB qualification scheme.

[Draw below conclusions on national level. Focus on SMART measures.]

List of abbreviations and definitions

Abbreviation / Meaning
Ad / Associate degree
Ba / Bachelor
CPD / Continuing Professional development
ECTS / the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
EHEA / Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area
EQF / European qualification format
EQF-IP / EQF intake level for the educational or training program
EQF-OP / EQF output level for the educational or training program
IN / Initial education
Ma / Master
PhD / Doctor of philosophy / Doctorate
PI / Post initial education
nZEB / nearly Zero Energy Building
Term / Meaning
Accreditation / Accreditation is a quality assurance process under which services and operations of (educational) institutions or programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met. If standards are met, accredited status is granted by the appropriate agency. (Wikipedia)
Initial education / Training people receive before entering the labour market.
In general, initial education is based on qualification documents and corresponding professional competency profiles. These qualification documents are drawn up nationally by the knowledge centres of the various professional sectors. Completing initial education results in the earning of a certain EQF level and a diploma, which has an unlimited validity.
Post-initial training / Training people receive after leaving initial training.
In general, professional post-initial training is based on demand from market parties for retraining.
These (short) trainings results most times in a certificate, which offers a limited validity. They do not result in the earning of a certain EQF level.
Profession / A profession is a specialized occupation characterized by intensive training and education.
Qualification / A qualification is one profession in a qualification file.
Qualification document / A qualification file describes what a participant in education should know
and master at the end of a (intermediate vocational training) course. A
qualification file describes the level of starting professional workers (school leavers).
Trias Energetica / A concept that is based on 3 steps:
First, we need to limit energy demand through energy saving. Second, renewable sources should be used to meet the remaining energy demand. Only then should fossil fuels be used, as efficiently and cleanly as possible.

1  Introduction

Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) construction and renovation expects a large contribution from the building

sector and is a challenge for the construction industry, using innovative design processes and technologies. Moreover, a successful design and construction process towards energy efficient buildings and renovation requires to follow an integrated design approach and to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Especially, collaboration between architects, technical experts and managers is necessary, to gain a mutual understanding of each other’s disciplines and combine skills to achieve optimal nZEB construction and retrofitting, both in terms of energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. This requires for each professional involved a good basic understanding of the several disciplines that are needed.

For this transformation there are still some major barriers to overcome:

1. There is a common mismatch between the current available and needed skills as well as managerial capacity of professionals due to a lack in specific training and education. Many professionals in the building sector have only limited training and skills in energy efficient building design and nZEB principles.
2. Collaboration between the different disciplines and building professionals is still not very common.
3. The involved building professionals are lacking the right information on available qualifications and training materials.
4. There are no mappings and qualifications available of the needed skills for the specific target groups.
5. Most of the trainings available focus on one specific target group and on one technique or concept.
6. Training materials for education and post-initial education are now created on an ad-hoc basis without consensus on an underlying qualification framework. As a result there are a lot of unqualified basic training materials available, but most of this material is fragmented, difficult to find and expert or specialist trainings are also necessary.
7. Training materials for education and post-initial education are available but should also be maintained and updated in order to make the training sustainable and suitable for a life- long- learning process.

PROF-TRAC offers a solution to overcome these barriers by developing and maintaining an Open Education Platform for Continuing Professional Development for professionals in the building sector. This platform addresses technical experts, architects and managers. On the other hand a European qualification scheme will be developed as part of a life- long-life learning process for continuing development and up-skilling of professionals. This European qualification scheme will be part of a life- long-life learning process for continuing development and up-skilling of professionals.

1.1  Guidance of this report

In this report you will find a national upskilling roadmap of [Country name] that is created within the PROF/TRAC project. The roadmap is the last step and result of the skills mapping performed in WP2 of PROF/TRAC. It is an important stepping stone for realisation and successful implementation of both the Open Education Platform as the European qualification scheme. The roadmap consists of:

1.  In Chapter 2 the results are given of the performed skills mapping, where the needed nZEB skills versus current nZEB skills are compared.

2.  An inventory of existing qualifications, knowledge sources, education programmes, post-initial training supply and accreditation/ certification structures is given in the skills mapping excel file.

3.  Identification of opportunities and barriers in relation to the goals of PROF-TRAC on national scale in Chapter 3.

4.  A roadmap action plan on national level with the results of the above mentioned activities in Chapter 4.

2  Demands for skilled professionals – results skills mapping

To determine the future demands/needs for skilled professionals a so called Skills Mapping is executed in each in PROF/TRAC participating member state. Professions and professionals involved in nZEB construction and retrofitting are mapped, with their current skills and skills needed. This includes the mapping of existing qualifications, knowledge sources, education programmes, post-initial training supply and accreditation and certification structures. A common methodology is devised, based on the BUILDUP-skills experiences, which will be applicable on national scale and is applied in the pilot countries, of which the results of [country name] are given in this chapter.

2.1  Skills mapping Methodology

A short description is given of the skills mapping methodology. This methodology contains the following actions:

1.  Creating an inventory of involved professions (2.1.1), number of professionals (2.2) and their education levels (2.1.2);

2.  Creating an inventory of existing qualifications;

3.  Creating an inventory of available education programmes;

4.  Creating an inventory of post-initial trainings;

5.  Creating an inventory of accreditation and certification structures;

6.  Creating an inventory of applied nZEB-building and installation technologies (2.1.3);

7.  Creating an overview of required interdisciplinary skills (2.1.4);

8.  Mapping the applied building and installation technologies with the involved professions and their EQF-levels;

9.  Mapping the required interdisciplinary skills with the involved professions and their EQF-levels (2.1.5).

The results of these steps are inventories in the excel file “PROF-TRAC-Inventory_ skills_mapping_[COUNTRY NAME]” based on the underlying template documents:

·  PROF-TRAC methodology_skills_mapping_INSTRUCTION GUIDE_Final Version.docx

·  PROF-TRAC inventory_skills_mapping_TEMPLATE_Final Version.xlsx”

2.1.1  Definition of the current professions

For [Country name] the following "group names" of current professions are being addressed, see table 2.1. These are the names which are being used in practice, and which can differ between the various MS.

Table 2.1 Definition of professions in Prof/Trac, specified for [Country name]

Please insert the professions as described in your national skills mapping (may vary for each country)

Profession / Definition of the professions
Architect / Architects investigate, design and oversee the implementation of buildings and urban spaces taking into account functional, architectural, aesthetic, structural, technical, regulatory, cost and contextual requirements with due regard to public health and safety. Architects’ work takes account of social factors and obligations and addresses the relationship between people and buildings and buildings and the environment (definition ESCO).
Engineer / The designer of materials, structures and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost
e.g. Civil engineer / Engineer of the building construction system and materialisation
e.g. Mechanical Engineer / Engineer of HVAC and plumbing installations
e.g. Electrical Engineer / Engineer of electrical installations (power) and lighting systems.
Project manager / The person responsible for the planning, execution and closing of any (nZEB) construction project
Project developer / The project developer takes response for the associated risks involved in the construction process for the customer and hands over the project to the tenant / buyer after completion and use of the building
Construction manager / The person responsible for quality assurance during on-site construction works in the realization of nZEB buildings
Building owner / facility manager / The person responsible to maintain the performance of the property during its life-time, as handed over at the end of the nZEB construction process (including facility management).
Financial manager / The person responsible for all finances involved during planning, execution and closing of any (nZEB) construction project.
Procurer / The person responsible for facilitating the process of nZEB tenders and (sub)contracts

2.1.2  Education levels

In line with EHEA and ECTS the following degrees are relevant in the scope of the defined professions within PROF/TRAC:

Table 2.2 Educational levels

Degree / EQF-OP / EHEA / ECTS*
Ass. Degree
(different names are used) / 5 / short cycle (sometimes within the 1st cycle) / 120 ECTS credits
Ba (Bachelor) / 6 / 1st cycle / 180–240 ECTS credits
Ma (Master) / 7 / 2nd cycle / 90–120 ECTS credits (a minimum of 60 on 2nd-cycle level)
PhD (Doctor) / 8 / 3rd cycle / No ECTS range given
*1 ECT corresponds with 25-30 hours of work. One academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS-credits that are equivalent to 1,500–1,800 hours of study.

2.1.3  nZEB-building and installation technologies

A list of relevant building and installation technologies has been composed in discussion with the PROF/TRAC consortium partners. The following technologies are mapped in the skills mapping:

Table 2.3 nZEB building and installation technologies

CODE / TECHNOLOGY, INTERDISCIPLINARY SKILLS AND PROFESSIONS
M / ENERGY MANAGEMENT
EM1 / Smart grid systems
EM2 / Domotic systems
EM3 / Building management systems
P / ENERGY PRODUCTION (on-site and nearby renewable energy production and off-site renewable energy)
EP1 / Geothermal energy
EP2 / Biomass
EP3 / Biogas
EP4 / District heating and cooling
EP5 / Heat pumps
EP6 / Solar power systems for electricity generation
EP7 / Solar thermal systems for cooling generation
EP8 / Solar thermal systems for domestic hot water and/or heating generation)
EP9 / Mini wind power
EP10 / Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
R / ENERGY REDUCTION
ER1 / Insulation
ER2 / Air tightness building
ER3 / Micro climates
ER4 / Envelope systems
ER5 / Hot water systems
ER6 / Window and/or glazing systems
ER7 / Heating and cooling emission systems
ER8 / Electric heating systems
ER9 / Artificial lighting systems
ER10 / Ventilation systems

2.1.4  Definition of required interdisciplinary skills

Interdisciplinary skills in PROF-TRAC focus on the direct relations and interaction points between the different disciplines in the building sector. This list has been composed by the PROF/TRAC consortium partners. It is based on results of the Dutch BUILDUP-Skills project BUS_N@W.