BuildSkills Academy Unveils 12 Pilot Course Syllabi to Advance Green and Digital Skills in Construction

The BuildSkills Academy project is proud to present a suite of 12 pilot course syllabi, specifically designed to integrate green and digital competencies into vocational education and training (VET) for the construction sector. These courses aim to equip professionals-from technicians to urban designers-with the skills needed to thrive in Europe’s green and digital transformation.

Developed by Leading VET Institutions Across Europe

The courses were co-developed by six prominent VET providers through international collaboration. Pilot implementation will begin in November 2025 across six countries:

  • Bosnia & Herzegovina: CETEOR – Center for Economic, Technological and Environmental Development Sarajevo
  • Bulgaria: CQ – Construction Qualification
  • Cyprus: CUT – Cyprus University of Technology
  • Greece: AUEB – Athens University of Economics & Business
  • Italy: SFC – Sistemi Formativi Confindustria
  • Lithuania: APRC – Alytaus Vocational Education Centre

Each syllabus is designed using the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) and its accompanying Self-Assessment Tool, ensuring alignment with industry needs and future skill requirements. The courses embed digital proficiency and sustainable practices to prepare learners for the evolving demands of the construction sector.

Course Topics and Qualification Levels

The 12 pilot courses span five key thematic areas, each mapped to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF):

1. Energy Efficiency

  • Build Liveable Urban Environment /BLUE/ – SFC (EQF 5)
  • Energy Management of Buildings – CETEOR (EQF 4)
  • Energy Efficient Installations in Buildings – APRC (EQF 4)
  • Smart, Resilient & Circular Cities – SFC (EQF 5)

2. Design and Engineering

  • Construction Technology – CQ (EQF 4)
  • Bio-inspired Innovation and Design for Sustainable Engineering Solutions – CUT    

(EQF 6)

3. Circular Waste Management

  • Circular Waste Management – CETEOR (EQF 4)
  • Circular Economy and Waste Management – AUEB (EQF 6)

4. Environment, Health and Safety

  • Work Safety in Construction – APRC (EQF 3)
  • Risk and Reliability in Health and Safety – CUT (EQF 6)

5. New Building Materials and Digitalisation

  • Building Information Modelling – Digital Tools in Construction – CQ (EQF 4)
  • Digitalisation and Sustainable Development: AI and ML Tools for Sustainability – AUEB (EQF 7)

Opportunities for VET Trainers and Construction Professionals

For VET Trainers

Interested in enriching your own training programs with green and digital skills? The BESM methodology and Self-Assessment Tool offer a practical starting point. Soon, you’ll also have the opportunity to adopt one or more of these pilot courses into your curriculum.

For Construction Professionals

Looking to upskill or reskill? The pilot courses will be available from November 2025 through local VET providers in the six participating countries. Each course is designed to meet real-world demands and will be introduced in detail over the coming months.