Assessment of the Strategic Fit of the Certification Framework in the Partner Countries

This deliverable presents the strategic assessment of the BuildSkills Academy Framework for Transitional Skills Certification, evaluating its relevance, feasibility, and potential for adoption across the six partner countries. Through an independent review conducted by the External Quality Assessment Panel (EQAP) and a series of national stakeholder consultations, the report examines how the certification framework aligns with European quality assurance standards, national vocational education and training (VET) systems, and the evolving skills needs of the construction sector.

The assessment confirms the framework’s strong strategic fit with European policy priorities related to green and digital transitions, lifelong learning, and workforce mobility. It highlights broad stakeholder support for a common European certification approach that promotes transparency, quality assurance, and cross-border recognition of skills. The report also identifies key opportunities for further enhancement, including implementation support for VET providers, stronger alignment with national qualification systems, digital certification solutions, and measures to strengthen employer recognition and trust. Overall, the findings demonstrate the framework’s potential to become a scalable and transferable model for certifying transitional skills in the construction sector and beyond.

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Certification of 12 BuildSkills Academy Training Courses

This deliverable presents the certification process and outcomes for the twelve training courses developed within the BuildSkills Academy project. Applying the certification scheme established under Deliverable 3.1, all course syllabi and training materials underwent a rigorous assessment and certification procedure based on internationally recognised quality principles and alignment with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The report describes the governance structure, assessment methodology, quality assurance mechanisms, and certification procedures that ensured the courses meet high academic, pedagogical, and professional standards. As a result, all twelve BuildSkills Academy courses were successfully certified, confirming their readiness for implementation and their contribution to high-quality green and digital skills development in the construction sector.

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Independent Validation of the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology

This deliverable presents the results of the independent verification of the BuildEnrichedSkills Methodology (BESM) conducted by the External Quality Assessment Panel (EQAP), a group of 14 international experts representing vocational education and training, higher education, industry, policy-making, and sustainability sectors. The assessment forms a key part of the BuildSkills Academy quality assurance framework and validates the methodology’s strategic relevance, adequacy, and applicability in addressing current and future skills needs within the construction sector.

The report summarizes expert feedback on the methodology’s alignment with European vocational education policies, green and digital transition priorities, labour market requirements, and emerging industry trends. It also incorporates insights gathered through six national stakeholder roundtables organized across participating countries. The validation confirms that BESM provides a robust, flexible, and scalable framework for enriching vocational education and training programmes with green and digital skills, while highlighting recommendations for further enhancement, future implementation, and potential replication in other sectors.

Overall, the report demonstrates that the methodology successfully supports workforce upskilling and reskilling efforts, strengthens the responsiveness of VET systems to industry needs, and contributes to Europe’s transition towards a more sustainable and digitally enabled construction ecosystem.

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Deliverable 2.1 represents a meticulous culmination of research and collaboration aimed at comprehensively addressing the skills and competences required across various occupations and EQF levels. The report sets a new standard for VET providers, offering insights that will shape the future of the industry. This deliverable provides a list of skills and competences for each occupation and the respective EQF level, integrating the economic and innovation strategies and the market needs to support innovation and growth at local, regional, national and EU levels.

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