Introduction & Learning Objectives

This module focuses on promoting sustainable practices in Vocational Education and Training (VET). As VET trainers and practitioners, you will learn how to integrate eco-conscious approaches into your teaching methods and in your VET centres effectively. Discover the interconnectedness of human actions and the environment, and inspire your learners to adopt sustainable behaviours in their professional and personal lives. Become a catalyst for a greener, and more sustainable future.

Learning objectives

In this Module, you will learn to...

1. Define a green VET organisation
   • Recognise the characteristics of an environmentally-friendly VET community.
2. Propose green institutional changes
   • Promote and support structural changes within a VET organisation to reflect a greener approach in policies, curriculum, facilities, and community involvement.
   • Support the development of internal procedures emphasising green practices based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their effective implementation through concrete action plans.
3. Integrate sustainability in teaching and training
   • Incorporate sustainable principles into teaching methods, fostering an eco-conscious learning environment and empowering learners to apply green skills in their activities.
4. Empower educators
   • Equip VET teachers/trainers and staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver effective environmental education, enabling them to engage learners and promote sustainable behaviors effectively.