Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction

Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Gleeson, C.P. 2019. Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction. Brussels European Commission (DG Employment).

TitleVocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction
AuthorsSahin-Dikmen, M. and Gleeson, C.P.
TypeProject report
Abstract

This report presents the findings of a two-year project co-ordinated by the EU sectoral social partners for the construction industry, FIEC and EFBWW, and involving partner organisations from 10 EU countries. The research investigated the development of VET for low energy construction and sought to identify the core elements of a energy literacy curriculum.

KeywordsVET
low energy construction
Year2019
PublisherEuropean Commission (DG Employment)
Place of publicationBrussels
Publication dates
Published2019

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