Project Introduction
Offsite and modular methods of construction (OSM) have been utilised in different ways across Europe and have proven to be cleaner, safer and more productive than traditional building methodologies. Recent advances in technological processes have brought offsite methodologies into the mainstream, with the associated benefits of addressing the key issues as well as providing a route to lower cost, affordable housing stock.
Our project is predicated on the sharing of best practice, commonality in benchmarking and standardising educator training, sharing of effective pedagogical approaches and resources, and the development of a European network of professionals working and teaching within the field of OSM education.
Project Outputs
The objectives are:
- Design and implement an innovative training model and competency framework that modernises the delivery of off-site and modular construction.
- Engage learners across the EU in innovative courses in the area of off-site and modular construction.
- Develop and disseminate a suite of open online educational resources to support AVET practitioners in the delivery of industry standard and emerging off-site and modular construction practices.
- Support local businesses, particularly small and micro businesses, to improve awareness and adoption of offsite and modular construction practices within their construction activity.
Project Results
Competency Framework for Offsite and Modular Construction - The main aim of this research was to provide a robust evidence base of the likely nature of industry demand for skills in offsite and modular construction in Europe. Through initial discussions and desk-based research we identified six key offsite functions and personas on which we focused our research.
The working group has surveyed and interviewed over 80 companies that are already involved in offsite and modular construction across European Union and the results of these interviews have been used to create our Competency Framework, highlighting the skill demands for each persona as well as thoughts on training needs, preferred delivery methods and other key issues.