Skills

Cyprus

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Cyprus - Pillar I

The objective of this project is to pave the ground for the significant improvement of the skills of the workforce in the Building sector in Cyprus making the enterprises and their employees, specifically those in relevant occupations, capable of achieving the EU 2020 targets. In order to achieve this, the national status quo will be thoroughly analysed, the barriers and gaps will be identified and a Roadmap will be developed. The Consortium formed for the project, has the widest possible participation of the major actors in Cyprus, whereas other actors are expected to contribute and finally endorse the project’s outputs. The project is expected to lead towards the upgrading of the skills of the workforce in the Building sector but also of workforce found in sectors relating to the energy efficiency and the utilisation of Renewable Energy Sources in buildings. This will contribute significantly towards achieving Cyprus’ energy targets by 2020 and at the same time complying with the EU directives on Energy Performance of Buildings and the EU2020 targets.

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National contact information

Cyprus Institute of Energy
Mr Iosif Spyrides

Project patner(s)

CYPRUS CHAMBER COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
CYPRUS LABOUR INSTITUTE - PEO
CYPRUS WORKERS' CONFEDERATION
FEDERATION OF BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONS OF CYPRUS
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF CYPRUS
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CHAMBER CYPRUS

WE-Qualify - Pillar II

WE-Qualify aims to help the building sector of Cyprus to overcome the skills gap barrier facing the sector and especially the lack of competent qualified blue-collar workers for the construction of energy efficient buildings by the installation of RES and energy related building elements. The outcomes of WE-Qualify are expected to provide the key components for the upgrading of existing or drafting of new SVQs to be included in the future National Qualification Framework (NQF), an appropriate training methodology and a transparent and clearly defined qualification route. The ambition is to configure a competent workforce specialized on the Energy Performance of Buildings according to European criteria and standards, to encourage a greater number of blue-collar workers to advance their professional skills and knowledge and to help achieve the target for the construction of near zero energy buildings by 2020.

Objectives

An operational qualification scheme for the workforce on the energy efficiency building sector;Acknowledged quality standards, professional frameworks and training methodology;Theoretical and practical training for blue-collar workers and trainers;Website offering access to a wide range of information in installation best practices and techniques, troubleshooting, available materials, techniques, etc.
A pool of skilled, qualified workforce according to the sector of their field of expertise;5 pilot training courses implemented with at least 25 participants;Qualification documentation presented to policy/decision makers in Cyprus;Increasing the awareness of enterprises and workers towards the energy targets and the need for continually improving their skills to address these targets.

Project details

Level of Progress: 
Ongoing
Overall Budget: 
€268,132
EU contribution: 
€75
Trade / Profession: 
  • façade workers/ plasterer (building envelope)
  • HVAC installers
  • installation of thermopanes and exterior sunshades

National contact information

Cyprus Energy Agency
Anthi Charalambous

Project patner(s)

Cyprus productivity centre
Cyprus Organization for Standardisation
Human Resource Development Authority
Technical chamber of Cyprus
Cyprus Institute of Energy

Country factsheets