ECITB launches e-learning course to boost net zero skills

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has launched a new e-learning course, titled Introduction to Decarbonising Engineering Construction.

The course emphasises individual and employer steps towards sustainability, providing insight into reducing carbon footprints in engineering construction sectors. 

The course features videos, interactive maps and graphics, additional reading, relevant web links and quizzes at the end of each module.

Andrew Hockey, ECITB chief executive, said: “One of the pillars of our Leading Industry Learning Strategy is about supporting an industry in transition and preparing the workforce for net zero.

“As part of our commitment to invest in net zero skills training, creating this new course will ensure workers in the industry get the knowledge and awareness they need for the energy transition in the context of engineering construction.”

The decarbonisation programme will be the first ECITB-built original course on the organisation’s e-learning portal, the Learning Experience Platform (LXP).

Launched at the start of 2023, until now the LXP provided online learning from recognised e-learning providers for all ECITB-registered engineering construction employers.

The LXP, which is accessible from any device, offers a range of learning resources, such as e-learning packages, video courses, webinars, podcasts and e-books.

Find out how to access the LXP and the ECITB’s new course here.