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4. Capitalise on existing European vocational training networks multiplier
structures and regional hubs to mainstream ICT skills change in VET centres
across Europe
5. Promote and facilitate green skills learning through cross-curricular
collaboration and remote peer-to-peer learning amongst European VET centres,
practitioners, and wider stakeholders

Purpose and Methodology

This handbook provides a compilation of best practices and case studies on integrating
a green strategy within vocational education and training institutions and other
education institutions. This document provides a catalogue of best practices for
education and training staff and practitioners to refer to when considering the
implementation of green skills support strategies. As well as promoting green skills this
document aims to provide inspiring examples through case studies to support VET
centres in the creation of their own bespoke approach to incorporating the green skills
elements in their own VET provision, based on their specific needs.

The Green Elements:

1. Green VET Strategy - The focus of a green strategy is to ensure that vocational
education and training centres can deliver their full potential on a sustainable
basis.

2. Green VET Approach – The green education and training approach is the
methodologies and tools used to incorporate environmental and sustainability
awareness into existing vocational training, through redesign and adaptation.

3. Green VET Skills and Knowledge – The green skills and knowledge relates to
the extent to which both learners and staff are aware of and understand the
green skills and knowledge relating to their area of expertise or area of study.

After defining these elements, the consortium prepared a questionnaire for vocational
education and training centres and practitioners who have experience in
implementing a green strategy. The questionnaire (Annex 1) provided the means
through which partners gathered best practices in implementing green strategies,
linked to the green elements above. The questionnaire was linked to the structure of
this handbook and covers best practices in the key aspects of implementing a green
strategy within a vocational education and training centre:

1. Strategy integration and change management
2. Incorporating the green approach in VET delivery
3. Pan-European mutually collaborative green approach professional development
schemes
4. Facilitating the uptake of Green Skills and Knowledge among learners

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect
those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA
can be held responsible for them.
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