16-18
Computing and IT
Construction & Building Services
Creative & Visual Arts
Creative Media Production
Engineering & Automotive
Foundation Studies
Hair & Beauty
Health, Social Care & Early Years
Travel, Tourism & Events
Apprenticeships
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
Business & Administration
Carpentry & Joinery
Catering & Hospitality
Computing and IT
Construction & Building Services
Customer Service
Electrical
Engineering & Automotive
Hairdressing
Health, Social Care & Early Years
Plumbing
Teaching
Team Leading & Management
University Level
Creative & Visual Arts
Creative Media Production
Engineering & Automotive
Health, Social Care & Early Years
Sport & Public Services
Adult Learning
Access to Higher Education
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
Assessor Qualifications (TAQA)
Green Skills
Sustainability
At Weymouth College we are committed to the promotion and delivery of sustainable practices that positively impact on the ongoing climate change emergency.
We are working on:
- Organisational development
- Staff and student understanding and participation
- Actively leading change through partnerships.
The College has adopted a Sustainability strategy and holds a Sustainability tactical group to monitor, progress and celebrate actions across the College.
Weymouth College is embracing the FE Climate Action Roadmap and pledging our support for the RACE TO ZERO agenda, with a firm commitment to reach CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2035.
Carbon Reporting
Weymouth College is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and has taken the following measures in the year to improve energy efficiency:
- Sustainability strategy that follows the FE Roadmap for Climate Change action
- Solar PV panels for 468 KW capacity (projected carbon save of 59% of electricity supply)
Progress to Date
Solar Panels installed on 5 key Campus buildings
Net zero electricity supply
Electricity consumption review & savings
Insulation to valves & pipework
LED lighting
Bike shelters
Tree planting on site
Sustainability tactical group established
Student Council – sustainability agenda
Environment week in November (COP26)
Sustainability themed education
Carbon Literacy Project
Waste management reviews
Low Carbon Dorset meeting
Networking with other FE Colleges
Next Steps
Climate change and ecological destruction remain one of the biggest challenges of our time. As a college we are continuing to build on the steps we have taken to develop clear sustainability strategies and build upon the energy of our staff and students and our close community ties as we work towards net-zero emissions each day.
- Establish Sustainability strategy as per the FE Climate Action Roadmap
- Carbon Literacy Project – roll out programme to wider College
- Seek funding for de-carbonisation initiatives (heating / lighting)
- College wide Travel plan – staff and students
- Recycling across College feeds into Waste management contract
- Food & drink – sustainability actions within catering & canteen
- College procurement and sustainability impact
- Further networking with local FE Colleges to share best practice
- How to eradicate single use plastic?
