Training and Certification of Employees in the Construction and Materials Industry

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Description

The project “Training and Certification of employees in the construction and materials sector” aims to develop capacity building of 1.200. employees of the construction sector, though the development and delivery of VET and certification/ accreditation. In particular, 2 training programs will be delivered (duration 80 hours each) in the areas of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Electronic Procurement for Public bids. By the completion of the training programs, all beneficiaries will participate in certification examinations, according to the ISO 17024 international standards for the accreditation of individuals. Additionally, each beneficiary will receive a training allowance.

Partners

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS OF PUBLIC WORKS (PEDMEDE)

Aim

The project aims to develop professional capacity of 1.200 employees of the construction sector, through providing training and certification services in the areas of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Electronic Procurement for Public bids.

Outcomes

Impacts/Outcomes 1:
A growing number of employees (1.200) all over the country will develop key knowledge, skills and competences, according to labour market demands. Recognition of skills and competences according to ISO international standards, is considered to be an extra asset.
Impacts/Outcomes 2:
Enhance attractiveness of the construction sector. Increase mobility and facilitate access to the construction industry.
Impacts/Outcomes 3:
Enhance construction sector readiness to adapt in new challenges, according to the new development model of the country.

Policy/Initiative

Skills Gaps:
The project addresses skills gaps on the following fields: Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Electronic Procurement for Public bids.

Recommendations

Training:
Skills development, according to labour market demands and the construction sector needs.
Career Moves:
The project encourages career moves in the construction sector, by addressing to all employees of the private sector (not exclusively to the construction sector employees), in order to foster access of labor force in the construction industry.
Transfer in Europe:
Capacity building training programs provided along with the acknowledge of skills and competences
Training:Skills development, according to labour market demands and the construction sector needs. Career Moves:The project encourages career moves in the construction sector, by addressing to all employees of the private sector (not exclusively to the construction sector employees), in order to foster access of labor force in the construction industry.Transfer in Europe:Capacity building training programs provided along with the acknowledge of skills and competences

Contact Information

Name of Organisation:PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS OF PUBLIC WORKS (PEDMEDE)
Role:Promoter/ Project Coordinator
Address:23 Asklipiou Str., 10680,
Zip/City:Athens
Country:Greece
Email:info@pedmede.gr
Website:https://pedmede.gr/%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%BA-2/
Contact Person
Contact Name:Paraskevi Angelakopoulou
Contact Phone:+3210 3614978
Contact Email:p.angelakopoulou@pedmede.gr
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