1.
Up-Skilling in Low
Energy Building
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Skilling in Low
Energy Building
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2.
Content
Why?
What?
When?When?
What Else?
Conclusion
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3.
Context
EU Build Up
Skills Initiative
Build Up Skills
Ireland
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Ireland
QualiBuild
Project
EU Build Up
Skills Initiative
Build Up Skills
Ireland – Pillar 1
1/11/13 – 33 Months
Ireland – Pillar 1
QualiBuild
Project – Pillar 2
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4.
Status Quo - Quotes
“………funding for the up-skilling of construction workers have
been limited to the unemployed….There has been no
acknowledgement of the importance……..
construction workers that are still employed
“Typical dwelling retrofit projects….will rarely sustain the
engagement of traditional building design professionals…...
The onus, therefore, will be on theThe onus, therefore, will be on the
workers/installers to apply newly introduced principles and
technologies to a multitude of different building types.”
“Trainers in this sector are usually employed on the basis of
trade related qualifications………. the majority have been
employed in education prior to the implementation of
building standards, therefore may have limited awareness or
experience of the changes that are occurring onsite
Quotes
skilling of construction workers have
been limited to the unemployed….There has been no
acknowledgement of the importance……..to up-skill
construction workers that are still employed….”
“Typical dwelling retrofit projects….will rarely sustain the
engagement of traditional building design professionals…...
The onus, therefore, will be on the building contractor or craftThe onus, therefore, will be on the building contractor or craft
workers/installers to apply newly introduced principles and
to a multitude of different building types.”
“Trainers in this sector are usually employed on the basis of
trade related qualifications………. the majority have been
employed in education prior to the implementation of new
building standards, therefore may have limited awareness or
experience of the changes that are occurring onsite “
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5.
Roadmap Strategy
Knowledge
Finance
Partnership
System
Professional
System
Thinking
Quality
Roadmap Strategy
System
Policy
Consumer
Professional
System
Thinking
Quality
Worker
Quality

6.
Training Actions
Introduce a short Foundation Energy Training
for all Building Construction Workers.
Review apprentice curricula for construction
crafts to incorporate knowledge and new skills
related to low energy buildings.
Develop specialist training for each relevant
craft.craft.
Develop specialist training for arising
technician roles.
Review, update and develop if needed new
programmes for construction managers and
site supervisors that will equip them with the
necessary skills to manage the implementation
of low energy buildings.
Train the Trainers.
Training Actions
Introduce a short Foundation Energy Training
for all Building Construction Workers.
Review apprentice curricula for construction
crafts to incorporate knowledge and new skills
related to low energy buildings.
Develop specialist training for each relevant
Develop specialist training for arising
Review, update and develop if needed new
programmes for construction managers and
site supervisors that will equip them with the
necessary skills to manage the implementation
of low energy buildings.
.

7.
Train the Trainers
Address the knowledge gap that exists with
the current trainers
Deliver the Train the Trainer programme for
100 trainers
Develop a proposal for a system of
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Train the Trainers
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
for craft trainers
Relevant, Accessible, Updatable
Technology and Pedagogy
Informed by Best Practice
NUIG, France, Netherlands
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Train the Trainers
Address the knowledge gap that exists with
the current trainers
Deliver the Train the Trainer programme for
Develop a proposal for a system of
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Train the Trainers
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
for craft trainers
Relevant, Accessible, Updatable
Technology and Pedagogy
Informed by Best Practice
NUIG, France, Netherlands
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8.
Programme Structure
Building for
Energy
Building
Fabric
20 Credits – Special Purpose Award
Certificate in Training in Low Energy
Buildings
Blended Learning Approach
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Energy
Performance
Programme Structure
Building
Services
Pedagogical
Approaches
Special Purpose Award
Certificate in Training in Low Energy
Blended Learning Approach
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9.
Delivery
Content provided
Workshops and Site Visits
Progress Checks
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Content provided – hardcopy and on-line
Workshops and Site Visits
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10.
Implementation
Train the Trainers
Phase 1 – Oct 2014
3 Groups of 2 Dublin and 1 Sligo
Phase 2 – Sept 2015Phase 2 – Sept 2015
Further 2 groups in Dublin and Cork
Apply now for Phase 2
http://www.qualibuild.ie/train
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Implementation
Oct 2014 – Mar 2015
3 Groups of 2 Dublin and 1 Sligo
Sept 2015 – Mar 2016Sept 2015 – Mar 2016
2 groups in Dublin and Cork
Apply now for Phase 2
http://www.qualibuild.ie/train-the-trainer/
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11.
Foundation Energy Skills
Develop a training programme for
Building Construction Workers on low
energy building
Pilot it with 200 workers
Evaluate and refine
Introduce short Foundation Energy Training for all construction workers.
Evaluate and refine
Relevant, Effective, Scalable
Knowledge vs Skills
Engaging, Valued, Accredited
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Foundation Energy Skills
Develop a training programme for
Building Construction Workers on low
Pilot it with 200 workers
Evaluate and refine
Introduce short Foundation Energy Training for all construction workers.
Evaluate and refine
Relevant, Effective, Scalable
Knowledge vs Skills
Engaging, Valued, Accredited
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12.
Foundation Energy Skills (FES)
Part 1
•Definitions and Terminology:
•Regulations and Rules:
•Building as a System:
•Energy Principles
•Air Tightness and Building Fabric:
Part 2
•Air Tightness and Building Fabric:
•Thermal Bridging:
Part 3
•Ventilation and Condensation:
•Heating Systems:
•Energy Use in Buildings:
•Low Energy Language:
Foundation Energy Skills (FES)
Definitions and Terminology:
Regulations and Rules:
Building as a System:
Energy Principles
Air Tightness and Building Fabric:Air Tightness and Building Fabric:
Thermal Bridging:
Ventilation and Condensation:
Heating Systems:
Energy Use in Buildings:
Low Energy Language:

13.
Technical KeywordsTechnical Keywords
EnergyEnergy
EfficiencyEfficiency
ControlledControlled
DetailingDetailing
SystemSystem
ThinkingThinking
Quality BuildQuality Build
ContinuousContinuous
InsulationInsulation
ControlledControlled
VentilationVentilation
ThermalThermal
ComfortComfort

14.
Delivery
Content provided – hardcopy and on
Classroom and Demonstration Workshop
Progress Checks
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
hardcopy and on-line
Classroom and Demonstration Workshop
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15.
Focus and Delivery
T Windmueller
Tomas OLeary
Tomas OLeary
Focus and Delivery
Tomas OLeary
T Windmueller

16.
F Smyth
Hands-on Activities
N Crossan
Hands-on Activities
F Smyth
on Activities
N Crossan
on Activities

17.
Implementation
Foundation Energy Skills
Content being finalised
Accredited in February 2015
Start April 2015
10 groups – regionally divided10 groups – regionally divided
Range of delivery methods
2 Days plus 1 demo day (spaced out)
5 Evenings plus 1 demo day (spaced out)
On-line plus 1 demo day
Expressions of Interest Invited
http://www.qualibuild.ie/fes
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Implementation
Foundation Energy Skills
Content being finalised
Accredited in February 2015
Start April 2015
regionally dividedregionally divided
Range of delivery methods
2 Days plus 1 demo day (spaced out)
5 Evenings plus 1 demo day (spaced out)
line plus 1 demo day
Expressions of Interest Invited
http://www.qualibuild.ie/fes-training/
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18.
Supporting Actions
Quality Building Registration System
integrated with other relevant systems
2,000 workers registered on pilot system
Quality Building Communications Campaign
implemented on multiple levels engaging with
>10,000 people>10,000 people
Media (web, radio, social media, publications
etc.)
Events (seminars, conferences etc.)
Craft and Professional ‘coffee meets’
National Roll Out Plan
finance secured
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Supporting Actions
Quality Building Registration System designed &
integrated with other relevant systems
2,000 workers registered on pilot system
Quality Building Communications Campaign
implemented on multiple levels engaging with
Media (web, radio, social media, publications
Events (seminars, conferences etc.)
Craft and Professional ‘coffee meets’
National Roll Out Plan agreed with additional
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19.
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild 1/11/13 – 33 MonthsIEE/12/BWI/339/SI2.659728

20.
Endorsement/Support
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Endorsement/Support
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21.
Conclusions
BUILD UP Skills Roadmap a part of
National Strategy for Construction Sector
Knowledge & Skills of construction
workers need development
QualiBuild focusing on implementationQualiBuild focusing on implementation
Short term opportunity for free training
before National Roll Out
Influence the design
system
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Conclusions
BUILD UP Skills Roadmap a part of
National Strategy for Construction Sector
Knowledge & Skills of construction
workers need development
focusing on implementationfocusing on implementation
Short term opportunity for free training
before National Roll Out
Influence the design of the National
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22.
A Vision - Quality Building Pass
Quality Building Pass
Foundation Skills
Heat Pumps
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Heat Pumps
Health & Safety
Quality Building Pass
Quality Building Pass
Foundation Skills Air Tightness
Ventilation
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Months
Ventilation
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23.
Questions
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
Questions
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24.
Contacts
Project Coordinator
Limerick Institute of
Technology
Nenagh Rd, Thurles
Co. TipperaryCo. Tipperary
Ireland
Contact
Email: info@qualibuild.ie
Web: www.qualibuild.ie
BUILD UP Skills QualiBuild
• Partner 1
– Institute of Technology
Blanchardstown
• Partner 2
– Dublin Institute of
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– Dublin Institute of
Technology
• Partner 3
– Irish Green Building Council
• Partner 4
– Construction Industry
Federation
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