Technical Infrastructure Builder – New References Level 4
Overview
Country:
Portugal
Level of Outreach:
National
Field of Interest(s):
Energy Efficiency, Health and Safety, Promotion of the attractiveness of the Construction Industry
Supported By:
National Agency
Description
The National Agency for Qualification and Professional Education (ANQEP) aims, in accordance with sectoral and national policies, to change the references, making the profession more attractive.
Activities considered important in the development of the profession of bricklayer and tiler were mixed, with regard to the use of new products, sustainable construction, issues of safety and health at work and driving machines.
The introduction of a scholarship for units of a specific nature is under study, which are the basis for a possible jump to specific jobs and an update for school valorization, for mandatory school levels in Portugal.
Partners
Promotor – ANQEP
Partners – CENFIC, CICCOPN, entreprises Teixeira Duarte e Casais
Aim
The aim is to make the bricklayer and tiler professions more attractive.
Outcomes
Results of the project/initiative:
Increase demand for the course by women and men
Impacts/Outcomes 2:
Develop information for use of new products, sustainable construction, issues of safety and health at work and driving machines
Impacts/Outcomes 3:
Study in the introduction of a scholarship for specific units, enabling the employment in specific jobs and an update for mandatory school valorization for school levels in Portugal
Policy/Initiative
Skills Gaps:
Identify gaps in learning, and encourage the use of new products, sustainable construction, issues of safety and health at work and driving machines in the industry.
Recommendations
Training:
Enable trainings in schools and scholarships
Career Moves:
Promoting the profession is very important and its attractiveness is also important.
Mobility:
Very important in the development of a professional life.
Entrepreneurship Opportunities:
There is a high demand for bricklayers and tilers and opportunity to promote their skills and set up business.
Organisation & Contact
| Name of Organisation | Agência Nacional para a Qualificação e o Ensino Profissional, IP |
|---|---|
| Address | Av. 24 de Julho, n.º 138 |
| Zip/City | Lisboa / 1399-026 |
| Coordinator E-Mail | anqep@anqep.gov.pt |
| Coordinator Website | http://www.anqep.gov.pt/default.aspx |
| Additional Contact | |
|---|---|
| Contact Email | anqep@anqep.gov.pt |