Upskilling the EU workforce for hydrogen fleets and infrastructure operation and maintenance

Hydrogen is crucial to the EU's Green Deal, driving decarbonization in heavy transport, buses, and taxi fleets. Green hydrogen, produced via renewable-powered electrolysis, is becoming cost-compet...

1. Define EU-wide occupational requirements for H2 mobility technicians that reflect the needs in the H2 mobility sector 2. Design and deliver a joint curriculum & educational resources on H2 mobility technicians’ skills, to be embedded into formal & non-formal training provision. 3. Introduce and pilot test contemporary, flexible training delivery methods and open-access pedagogical resources, to support self-paced H2 mobility skills acquisition. 4. Pave the way for the recognition, validation, integration of new skills requirements & a qualification for H2 mobility technicians into relevant schemes.

1. Mapping of the technical skills needed for hydrogen mobility technicians. 2. Development of a course curriculum on H2 mobility skills and creation of corresponding training and assessment materials to be offered as Open Educational Resources. 3. Development of a Massive Open Online Course on H2 mobility sector skills, promoting the uptake of innovative and flexible learning. 4. Development of a trainer’s handbook for the integration of the UpHyMob learning outcomes in H2 mobility in-house training. 5. Involvement of key sectoral stakeholders for the integration of the project results in VET and in-house training offerings & workplace practices, through the development of a Statement of Support. 6. Validation of skill requirements by sectoral and industry representatives (e.g. industry endorsement). 7. Dissemination of the project results through multiplier events, inviting target groups to uptake the UpHyMob results and to act as further multipliers

1. R1: H2 mobility skills mapping and UpHyMob learning outcomes 2. R2: UpHyMob curriculum, open educational recourses and trainers handbook 3. R3: UpHyMob Massive Open Online Course structure and functionalities 4. R4: Framework for the recognition of the UpHyMob skills requirements into certification and standardisation schemes In terms of outcomes, the project foresees to have the following impact: - 250-300 VET providers opting to offer hydrogen mobility technicians’ courses - 12,000 Individuals (technicians, students) - 30-45 regulatory entities from across the EU such as National Qualifications Agencies, Standard Setting Organisations and career guidance bodies - 20-30 EU and national sectoral representatives and social partners, incl. EU regulatory bodies (e.g. DG ENV), trade unions, employers’ associations, associations of Education and Training providers (e.g. EFVET) - 80-120 companies currently involved or going to be involved in the hydrogen mobility sector