Completed project · 2015–2018
Craft training for climate protection
Buildings are a major starting point for climate protection, accounting for around 40% of Germany's CO₂ emissions. Achieving national climate targets requires energy consumption reductions of approximately 80–90% by 2050. Current renovation rates indicate an urgent need for action. HAKS aimed to overcome key, frequently cited barriers to highly energy-efficient renovation sustainably and in the long term. Its focus included networking, understanding other trades' working requirements, updating knowledge of technical solutions and alternative materials and products, using digital media, and improving company training and cooperation.
Continuing training for craft businesses mainly reaches senior staff and rarely spreads sufficiently throughout the workforce. Yet the necessary knowledge must be shared and actively applied in construction and renovation. To embed knowledge and skills widely and sustainably, HAKS therefore targeted training personnel as multipliers and apprentices as tomorrow's practitioners.
Practical training modules at non-school learning venues and informal and inter-company learning partnerships conveyed the knowledge needed for highly efficient renovation.
Bremen's climate protection agency energiekonsens initiated and coordinated the project, supported by five further climate and energy agencies from different German regions.
The ITB developed the training concept for training personnel and apprentices in consultation with craft businesses and organisations and other multipliers in VET and building energy technology.