Gold Standard Apprenticeship
Gold Standard Apprenticeship

UWL’s Sustainability Business Specialist apprenticeship among six given gold-standard royal seal of approval

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To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, industry experts recently chose six green apprenticeships - including one from the University of West London - to be marked with the Coronation emblem.

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Education is a key tool in the fight against climate change. As the UK works towards a sustainable future, it is important that its workforce has the necessary skills. Selected because of their contribution to a low carbon economy, and ability to develop these skills, the courses underline the King’s well-known commitment to sustainability and environmental causes.

The UWL Sustainability Business Specialist level 7 apprenticeship is one of two business-focused options. The remaining four apprenticeships focus on conservation and forestry skills, along with low carbon heating technician and electrician roles.

The Sustainability Business Specialist apprenticeship is an integrated degree, meaning that those undertaking it will be qualified with master’s in sustainable business on completion. The course is aimed at supporting people who are working in the field or keen to do so in developing their knowledge and behaviours to progress their careers while implementing sustainable business practices and managing the introduction of innovative green solutions.

The Sustainability Business Specialist qualification is very much at the forefront of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for West London, says Janet Rowson, who is Director of Apprenticeships at UWL.

We are delighted to be launching an apprenticeship that has been recognised by his Majesty to receive the King’s Coronation emblem. Apprenticeships are a very important part of the overall UWL provision of career-focused education and training, and we are keen to support sustainable career paths for a greener future,”

she says.

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