Overview
Green-sector workforce needs are changing at the same time as the qualification and apprenticeship system. Meeting those needs requires more than creating new qualifications: employers need efficient ways to upskill experienced workers, while new entrants and career changers need clear, credible routes into skilled employment and progression.
This webinar will examine how apprenticeship reform and Level 2 and Level 3 qualification reform are reshaping technical education and what this means for progression-route design. It will explain why employers, training providers, colleges, industry bodies and awarding organisations need to work together, bringing occupational insight, delivery evidence, sector standards and qualification expertise into one connected process.
Using NOCN career roadmaps for Retrofit, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Low Carbon Heating, the webinar will illustrate entry points, specialist pathways, transferable competence and opportunities for increased responsibility. It will also show how NOCN is already mobilising this approach through established industry partnerships, centre relationships and development working groups.
A refrigeration and air-conditioning example will demonstrate how collaboration between employers, industry bodies, providers and an awarding organisation can identify workforce need, maintain technical credibility and turn a sector requirement into deliverable qualifications and progression opportunities. The webinar will conclude with practical actions for converting career roadmaps and reform priorities into accessible local delivery.
What You Will Learn:
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Explain how apprenticeship reform and Level 2 and Level 3 qualification reform affect the design of technical education, progression and upskilling routes.
- Identify the distinct but connected contributions of employers, training providers, colleges, industry bodies and awarding organisations.
- Recognise how career roadmaps, sector partnerships and practical collaboration can reduce duplication, clarify transferable competence and turn workforce priorities into deliverable green-skills provision.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar will be of interest to professionals involved in technical education, workforce development, apprenticeships and employer engagement across green and building-services sectors, including Retrofit, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Low Carbon Heating.
Relevant organisations include:
Independent training providers; further education colleges; employer providers; awarding organisations; employers; industry and trade bodies; professional bodies; local and regional skills organisations; and organisations involved in green-skills or net-zero workforce planning.
Relevant roles include:
Senior Leaders; heads of curriculum or skills; curriculum and programme managers; apprenticeship managers; employer engagement managers; business development managers; qualification and product development managers; training managers; quality and compliance managers; assessors and internal quality assurers; tutors and technical trainers; sustainability or net-zero leads; and workforce development specialists.
Facilitator
Kris Dean – Product Operations Manager, NOCN
Kris has dedicated the past 18 years to the 16+ education and training sector, beginning his journey as a maths teacher before moving into apprenticeships as an assessor and internal quality assurer (IQA). His enthusiasm for vocational learning has taken him across diverse training environments, including private training providers, employer providers, and further education colleges.
He has held senior leadership roles such as Operations Manager, Head of Quality, and Head of Apprenticeships, where he led improvements in delivery models, quality assurance, and organisational development.
For the last three and a half years, Kris has served as Product Development Manager at NOCN Group. He oversees a wide-ranging portfolio in engineering, manufacturing, and renewable technologies—developing qualifications, end-point assessments, and international programmes that reflect industry needs and regulatory standards.
Kris remains committed to delivering impactful learning experiences that equip learners for success in technical and green careers.
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Fees
FREE for the sector to attend, as this webinar is kindly sponsored by NOCN.
Please use a business email address when registering.
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