A new roadmap for education and training in the building sector in Austria
A new roadmap for education and training in the building sector in Austria
Cooperation between different trades in the construction industry and the qualification of skilled workers are particularly important in order to create energy efficient buildings. For this reason, the European Commission's "BUILD UP Skills" initiative was dedicated to the qualification of construction professionals in the European Union. The aim was to achieve an optimal level of training for skilled workers and professionals in the fields of building renovation and new construction.
The ReBUSk project (Reboot BUILD UP Skills Austria) revived the objective of the previous national Build UP Skills initiative (2011 to 2016). The main focus was the development of a national education and training roadmap for the building sector taking into account the actual European and national sustainability targets till 2030 and beyond.
The sustainable success of the developed roadmap depends, on committed implementation and continuous adaptation to the constantly evolving needs of the Austrian building sector. Continuous dialogue with relevant stakeholders and flexible adaptation to new challenges are therefore crucial. The dedicated support of members of educational institutions, chambers and guilds, policy makers and professionals has made the development of the Austrian Education and Training Roadmap 2030 possible. More than 65 national organisations have expressed their endorsement of the developed roadmap. This enables a highly advantageous starting point for the overall success of the European BUILD UP Skills initiative and the achievement of the national and European energy and climate targets.
The successful implementation of the strategic measures of the roadmap in the coming years should not only strengthen Austria's economic performance and increase the employability of skilled workers, but also promote the qualification for the implementation of sustainable refurbishment of existing buildings.
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