UHI Inverness in bid to boost the number of building standards workers

UHI Inverness is helping deliver the first modern apprenticeships in building standards to help address a major skills shortage in that line of work across Scotland.

The profession is seen as critical to supporting local communities by ensuring buildings are safe, efficient and sustainable – but its workforce is ageing and there is a shortage in local authorities.

The apprenticeship pilot provides an important new entry route into the profession and aims to support the attraction and retention of new talent.

UHI Inverness, Fife College, the Energy Skills Partnership and others are working together on the initiative.

Carrie Higgins, tertiary education lead at UHI Inverness, said: “This modern apprenticeship is being delivered remotely and online to support local authorities across the country addressing the recruitment challenges they face. It shows the value of colleges working collaboratively.”

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