Raising skills levels in the green jobs sector
Across the sub-region, partners are working together to help close the skills gaps prioritised in our LSIP (Local Skills Improvement Plan). Whilst we are engaging with employers to ensure that the plan delivers their needs, our partners at the Local London Skills Providers Network are bringing together training and education providers to respond to the LSIP.
Through the network, training and education providers are developing new ways of teaching skills to meet business needs.
This was showcased at the Working at Heights business breakfast hosted recently by Capital City College and the Local London Skills Providers Network for employers in industries where safety at height is critical, ie construction, building maintenance, electrical work, cleaning, and wind turbine operations.
In partnership with 3T, a leading training provider in the global offshore market, Capital City College and the Skills Providers Network have developed a suite of industry-specific courses to address gaps directly supporting LSIP priorities in construction, engineering and green jobs. These include:
- Working at Heights course.
- Advanced rescue training.
- Industry-standard rope access training.
- Fire awareness.
- Control of hazardous energy.
- Specialist first aid training for height-related work environments.
The event also included a fascinating tour and demonstration of Capital City College’s state-of-the-art rope access facilities (pictured) and wind turbine maintenance workshop in Enfield, where students gain vital practical experience in maintaining and servicing wind turbines.
This free training offers local people access to hands-on upskilling opportunities in the growing green jobs sector that align both with our LSIP priorities and the UK Government’s net-zero targets.
Find out more
Discover our LSIP for the sub-region
Discover the Local London Skills Providers Network