Green Skills as an Added-Value Element in Producing Competent Students

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Green Skills as an Added-Value Element in Producing Competent
Students
Arasinah Kamis*, Ramlee Mustapha**, Norwaliza Abdul Wahab***,
Bushra Limuna Hj Ismail****
*(Department of Family & Consumer Science, Faculty of Technical & Vocational Education, Sultan Idris
Education University, Malaysia)
** (Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technical & Vocational Education, Sultan Idris
Education University, Malaysia)
*** (Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education & Human Development, Sultan Idris Education
University, Malaysia)
**** (Faculty of Technical & Vocational Education, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia)
ABSTRACT
Green skills model is developed as a reference for implementing green skills in the learning process for primary
school students. Elements of green skills need to be applied as early as possible in students to produce citizens
who are competent in all aspects and foremost to maintain the environmental balance. Elements of green skills
can be used as a value-added in any subject and as a cross-curricular element such as Design and Technology
(D&T). Research shows that the country is now passing through a phase of global warming and climate change
caused by greenhouse gases. There are quite a number of people who are not aware of environmental problems
and take it easy in helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the use of fossil fuels. The concept
paper reviewed the policy and the role of government in development and implementation of green technology
and community practices to ensure that goal is achieved. A lot of research needs to be done in promoting and
improving the existing new energy sources as an alternative renewable technologies to meet the goals of the
National Green Technology Policy.
Keywords: Environment, Green Skills, Green Technology, Design Technology, Recycle
I. INTRODUCTION
Educational sector in this millennium
requires students who are competitive. 21st century
skills are related to several skills that are required
such as communication, reading, writing, solving
and reasoning skills, science and technology, as well
as interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. In order to
achieve a country‟s objective to develop a
generation that has 21st
century skills, in parallel to
the green technology policy, a student has to
dominate various skills. Green skills are included in
the list of skills that a student has to acquire in order
to increase self- quality and it also gives an added
value to individuals to compete in this
globalizational era. Skills activities that involve
green environmental energy are seen as a medium to
help humans preserve the environment that can be
realized through green technological industry [1].
With that, ACET 2015 drafts eight main agendas
that focuses on the empowerment of the Educational
with Technical and Vocational Exercise field as
contained in the Kuala Lumpur Declaration as a
preparation to fulfill job markets and capability to
adapt self with the 21st century challenges. One of
the 4 out of 8 agendas in the declaration is to
integrate greening skills for the preservation of the
TVET program to achieve sustainable development
including curbing poverty and inclusive of economic
development.
Therefore, it completes the TVET system
all together as a training and learning center to
increase the professional teachers and coaches
capacity. In primary schools now days, students
learn Design Technology which starts at the age of
10 to 12. This is to produce individuals who are
independent, creative, has initiative and tech-savvy.
Hence, there is a need to include a consistent green
skills component to develop green technology in
primary school level to increase awareness towards
the importance of conserving the environment [2],
[3] as to what is contained in the 11thMalaysia
Plan. This is to produce and develop individuals who
are able to spur economic growth in the future that
has more sense regarding the importance of
preserving the environment. Not only does it achieve
the government‟s objective to produce individuals
that highly skilled, it also maintains a sustainable
development with green technology.
Green skills had dynamic and relevant
concept. Therefore, it shouldn‟t just be focused on
economy and industry on its own but should be
diversed to other fields especially education. Hence,
green skills are seen to have a connection that is
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synonym with the needs and trend of the current
industry which is the green industry that leans
towards a greener social, economical and
environmental development. Before the efforts
establishment of “green” industry works out, we
have to ensure that each member that leads the
industry are those from technical and vocational
graduates that have to major in the green skills
element that will form and design “ Green Jobs “ or
“ Green Career” [4].
II. GREEN SKILLS
Today, there are many mentions of green
technology, green economy, green houses, green
jobs and all things related to the word green.
However what does green really mean? Green can
be an element that is described as a natural
occurrence such as trees and forest, life, stability,
peace and natural. Obviously there is no accurate
definition to describe the concept of green skills.
However, the definition of green skills from the
perspective of researchers for this experiment is a
concept that emphasizes on environmental element
in lives and how individuals that will be produced
can ensure a preserved development through
economy, community and country.
Green skills are professional and vocational
skills, generic skills (sustainability approaches,
problem solving, innovation) where green skills are
needed in all industrial sectors as a response towards
climate change and sustainable imperatives [5].
Green jobs mean “ green collared jobs”, which are
individuals who contribute towards a better
environment or to increase sustainability [6]. The
Council of Australian Governments (COAG) (2008)
[7] stated that green skills is a form of skills that is
on the path towards a sustainable preserved
development from a technical aspect, value and
attitude knowledge. All these skills are needed in the
work force to develop and support the social,
economical and environmental outcome that is
established in business, industry and community.
Pavlova (2011) [8] has also listed down a few
elements of green skills that are taken into account
which are:
1) Environmental awareness, attitude and readiness
to study about sustainable development, issues
as well as challenges.
2) coordination and management of holistically
approached skills towards the designated
solution to fulfill economical, social and
ecological objectives.
3) Entrepreneurship skills to grab the chance from
low carbon technology.
4) Innovation skills to identify chances and create
new strategies to respond towards green
challenges.
5) STEM skills: general knowledge about the role
of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics to contribute to the process of a
greener economy and community.
6) Analytical thinking skills: As a business and
industrial step towards a model that is truly
sustainable, there will be a need to understand
the logic behind a rapid growing economy and
how this is different from traditional model
linear economic development.
Green skills is also defined as a skill that is
needed to adapt one‟s self, product, service and
process for climate change and a related
environment according to the specific requirements
and rules [9]. Strietska-llina, Hofman, Haro and Jeon
(2011) [10] defined green skills as a knowledge,
ability, value and attitude that is needed to live in
growth and support the formation of a community
that is sustainable and efficient management of
resources. Green skills are deeply needed by all
sectors no matter in the education sector,
construction, industry and in all levels of workforce.
While Vona, Marin, Consoli and Popp (2015) [11]
in their research found out that green skills is a set
from the efficiency that is related to design, output,
management and technology monitoring. In the
research findings, they discovered that the rules of
the environment sparked a change in technology and
organization that increases the demand for a higher
analytical and technical skills.
Besides that, Lethoko (2014) [12] who
studied the relevance between government policy,
green economy and education as well as exercise in
determining the way the education sector responds
towards green economic skills in South America.
The experiment discovered that green economy
influences skills in three ways which is to bring back
green development, developing green technology
and to consummate green skills among workers. The
industry‟s needs towards working skills are
increasing, however the world is still lacking in that
power force. There are several setbacks and issues in
instilling green skills. McCoy, Patrick, O‟Brien,
Novak and Cavell (2012) [13] in their research
stated that green skills issue needs to be solved with
the training and education program that exists, as it
will help in channeling green skills training to
workers in the construction sector effectively. With
that, the research has uncovered many challenges
towards the training to form a green job that exists in
the green industry development as well as ways to
overcome it.
Meanwhile, Brown (2013) [2] who did a
research regarding the 4 types of cohort perception
that is found in the TAFE institute in Australia about
the green skills growth. Through this research, most
respondents are optimistic about the green skills,

however, many risks will be faced. Several jobs will
appear and more changes will happen in the work
and skills application angle. A clear marketing is
getting bigger in renewable energy, saving energy,
sustainable water system, green development and
recycling. Each jobs are seen to be considering and
instilling sustaining skills.
Another researcher, Jagannathan (2013)
[14] stated that the training and education system
has to emphasize on the level of skills, education and
training that is needed for the whole cooperation and
greening economy spectrum. High technical and
scientific is needed in the context of reducing
pollution, creating cities, transportation system and a
habitat that produces a low carbon that is pleasant.
His research also stated that the most important
aspect is to ensure that the training and education
system becomes more innovative and foreseeable.
While they are preparing necessities for professional
green work force, they also play an important role
and influences the provision of community that is
sustainable and durable. Education is needed to
widen the new curriculum training and launch a
promotional green business campaign. Technical and
vocational training will be more critical in building a
foundation that is needed for green jobs. Pavlova
and Huang (2013) [15] , researched on the types of
values that can be instilled in the education and
technical and vocational training to deliver the green
skills agenda. The values that should be instilled in
the green skills in care which is to not harm the
environment, hold on to science, work hard, unite,
be helpful, discipline, obey the law as well as
honesty and integrity even thought chaos ensues,
understand the modest lifestyle and work hard for it.
Kennedy and Chow (2013) [16] did a
research on the role of schools in increasing the
understanding regarding the environment as a key
community value that has potential to influence not
only attitude but a person‟s actions. Their research
also stated that there is an issue in the execution of
green skills in schools whether the schools is able to
react proactively in supporting students to be tied to
the agenda regarding personal and social which is
the one related to the future of the community. This
research is carried out on Asian citizens which
consists of West Asia; Hong Kong, China, Taipei,
Republic of Korea and South East Asia ; Thailand
and Indonesia. The findings of this experiment
shows that while environmental education is used as
a school curriculum for most students in selected
countries, the result is not the same and the chances
of students to know about the problems with the
environment is also not the same according to
different areas.
Other findings according to reports are
based on evidences from HM Government (2011)
[17], the demand for work force that are skillful in
green economy needs a skills that is able to support
resource efficiency, low carbon industry, durability
towards climate and skills that can manages natural
assets. All these types of assets are required in all
sectors in which some of them are efficient resources
oriented, scientist and engineers that applies their
knowledge for renewable energy and nuclear energy
to reduce pollution, scientific and technical skills to
interpret climate change projections for the nature.
III. PALMER AND NEAL MODEL (1994)
Model Palmer and Neal (1994) [18]
emphasized that environmental education can form
knowledge about nature in research activities. Also,
it can form an understanding towards nature and
environmental values. Figure 1 shows the
environment approach element that is adapted from
the Palmer and Neal Model (1994). Hence, green
technology element hopes to support the everlasting
social and nature by using environmental education
approach that is adapted from the model. With the
approach that is adapted from the model, traditional
learning method needs to be modified so that it can
increase students‟ knowledge about taking care of
the environment by applying knowledge to do
recycling activities from used products as an effort
to instilled the green technology element in them.
Values such as independence, innovative, thrifty,
and responsibility among students can be inculcated
by ways such as recycling used materials.
This model explains about the attitude of an
individual that can be changed through education
especially environmental education. To ensure that
this education is effective, an individual has to be
given knowledge and information regarding issues
that related to the environment such as pollution that
needs awareness followed by responsive measures.
With that, accurate actions based on skills and
knowledge obtained has to be sown in an individual.
All of these influences interests, curiosity, attitude
and eagerness of a person. Hence, when there is
interest, then the eagerness will soar and this path
will encourage the individual towards preservation
and conservation of environment [19].
Figure 1: Environment Approach Elements
(Model Responsibility Environmental Behavioral:
[20]).

Besides that, internal and external factors
also exist and is able to influence the formation of
this interest. Internal factors are things like
personality and family upbringing. Meanwhile,
external factors are related to economic demand,
peer pressure, community and the existence of
alternatives in making choices are some of the
examples of external factors that can influence the
formation of interest.
IV. HUNGERFORD AND VOKL
MODEL (1998)
In introducing this model, they have identified the
important elements that are needed in the education
program that can change the attitude of students
towards the environment. Some of the way stated by
them are;
1) Teaching the main concepts about the
environment and human involvement.
2) Creating designs and chances for students to
achieve a sense of awareness and sensitivity
towards the environment.
3) Teaching analytical skills and do research on
environmental issues as well as necessities in
carrying out actions that will be taken.
4) Applying skills through real exposure such as
field work, camping and sorts.
5) Building a self-principle for continuous actions.
Figure 2: Movement towards a change in attitude
regarding the Environment.
Source: Modified from Hungerford, Bluhm, Volk &
Ramsey (1998)[21].
Figure 1 illustrate both these approaches
and this model shows that attitude can be shaped
through knowledge about the environment. This
matter shows that their knowledge about the
environment, effects and action skills that needs to
be taken by someone to change their attitude about
the environment. This model is very relevant to
environmental education in our country. However,
as we all know, changing a person‟s attitude can take
a long time. With that, this change must be done
during primary school level so that students will be
aware of the importance of taking good care of the
environment.
V. COMMITMENT IN PRODUCING
SKILLED STUDENTS
Referring to the current development of the
country that focuses on the development of
sustainable and low-carbon economy, the Ministry
of Education should develop a curriculum that
emphasizes the element of green skills to produce
students who have the awareness of sustainable
development in terms of everyday life, attitudes and
behavior. Students are also not spared in the
interaction with the environment. They are the
generation that will be involved in various fields of
work, community life and some will become leaders
in the future [22] .
The Curriculum Division (CPC) has drawn
Curriculum Standard RBT that is drafted with an
emphasis on content standards and learning
standards that need to be known, understood and
controlled by the primary school years 4, 5 and 6.
Early exposure of basic skills in the field of
technical Technology Agriculture, Home Science
and cross-curricular elements such as information
and Communication Technology (ICT), Creativity
and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation are
also emphasized in this subject. But the element of
continuity or also be taken into account in ensuring
fertilization green skills is a culture in students.
Good knowledge of the understanding of green
technology have been able to create awareness on
Green Technology in students, with this, there will
be a good build, maintain and implementation of
Green Technology [23] ,[24].
Therefore, education plays an important
role in changing the economic transition towards a
greener and cleaner conductive towards inclusive
development [13]. Green skills need to be nurtured
since the school level and the focus is on technical
and vocational subjects which helps produce skilled
manpower. Implementation of green skills beginning
at the school is seen to be too early because they are
still not necessarily certain of their direction. As
Hayward (2012) [25] found that children in primary
school are taught to understand and act on the
principles relating to environmental and social
issues. However, human development that is based
on religious values, responsibility to nature, nature
in a planned building also needs to be emphasized
[26] .

However, the interest can be formed by
exposing them with these skills from an early stage.
Students in secondary schools are trained in these
skills through education. Teachers need to be smart
in setting teaching strategies to make students keen
to learn green skills that is being taught. Teachers
can apply a little sentimental element to the
materials produced by students. All this can attract
students to be part of the talent [13] but in Hong
Kong and China, it is reported that topics related to
the environment are not included as a part of the
educational curriculum [27] and teachers have the
lowest level of confidence to teach the topic.
As for Environmental Education, also
known as education for sustainable development, it
explains the concept of education for sustainable
development (Education for Sustainable
Development, ESD). ESD is a process for applying
the values to students in developing concern, ability
and their attitude towards education. The process
involves students in sustainable development more
effectively and help them to work towards a more
sustainable future. The format of the training system
that followed the students have to include green
skills component and also needs to adapt to meet the
needs of industry [13]. The problems related to the
environment need to progress through education
[28]. This principle is also applicable to those in
schools because it clarifies that the aspects of
education is important to encourage changes in
behavior that can shape a sustainable future and not
compromise the integrity of the environment,
economy and society suitability for the generations
of today and the future.
VI. DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Malaysian primary schools in the Primary
School Standard Curriculum in Phase 2 for the
subject of Design and Technology (D&T) is a
compulsory subject studied. Where students are
empowered with the knowledge and skills related to
technical and vocational fields, and next will be
studied at the secondary school level. Curriculum
Standard D&T is drafted with an emphasis on
content standards and learning standards that need to
be known, understood and controlled by the primary
school students year 4, 5 and 6. Early exposure of
basic skills in the field of Technical, Agricultural
Technology, Science Domestic and cross-curricular
elements such as Information and Communication
Technology (ICT), Creativity and Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Foundation should be given early
and emphasized in this subject [29].
The objectives of Curriculum Standard
RBT in national schools is to enable students to
follow the teaching and learning in practicing the
safety rules workshop and safe work practices,
produce a product with the process of designing,
knowledgeable about the technology contained in
the technical field, agricultural technology, domestic
science, skilled in the selection of materials, tools,
machines and software and use it with the right
techniques and ethics, doing-it-yourself and easy
maintenance of equipment and instruments, to
generate critical thinking, creative, innovative and
enterprising in designing and producing quality
products , using information and Communication
Technology (ICT) and apply basic skills of
entrepreneurship and generate ideas to solve
problems.
Learning D & T can also create a new
experience for students as a learning process based
on the application of knowledge and skills. Students
are expected to master the practical skills to do their
own activities actively in everyday life. Therefore,
students should be exposed to the latest knowledge
and skills to achieve these practical skills. Students
are also encouraged to use recycled materials and
recyclable materials such as rattan, bamboo, boxes,
plastic bottles, shells, wood parings and scrap plastic
pipe while conducting educational activities. The use
of materials that are not needed will save costs in
addition to inculcate thriftiness and innovation when
students produce a project. This way, students will
be more aware of the resources that surround them
and are able to harness its use [18]. Therefore,
knowledge and practices concerning the recycling of
used materials is important and needs to be nurtured
in the students, especially in the subjects of D&T.
Recycling unused materials could increase the
environmental preservation and conservation as well
applying elements of green technology.
Hence, education and training institutions
in Malaysia have to figure out a method to provide a
thorough awareness to younger generation about the
importance of conserving the environment for the
welfare of living together. However, now in
elementary school subjects are taught only in respect
of the World Science and Technology for phase one
and Design Technology for two without
emphasizing on the component level of skills and
knowledge pertaining to green skills and green
technology. Green skills topic which is in line with
green technology should be included in the
curriculum and applied and instilled as early as
possible to pupils in primary schools so deeply
entrenched [2], [3], [30]. As stated in the
11thMalaysia Plan which is to produce and develop
the human capital that can spur economic growth in
the future with the awareness of the importance of
preserving the environment. The government's aim
is not to only produce highly skilled human capital
but also able to maintain sustainable growth and
green technology [10], [31].
This is because, education pertaining to
green technologies is to some extent related to

environmental education, where this subject has
been introduced that is, since 1986 when the
Education of Nature and Man (PAS) is introduced to
students stage 2 (year 4, 5 and 6) in the primary.
However, PAS across the curriculum is formally
introduced in almost all subjects beginning in 1998
at primary and secondary schools. PAS is the subject
of a field study of human interaction with the
environment and how humans should manage the
environment with responsibility for the welfare of
humans [18]. To create a society that is based on
green technology, it is natural to be nurtured from
the outset. Although environmental education has
been introduced, but the effectiveness is still not
enough to achieve the goals set.
VII. THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN
TECHNOLOGIES IN THE
EDUCATION SYSTEM.
To achieve towards sustainable direction,
the government should move in the direction of a
more sustainable development. But to achieve that
goal without education will not result in sustainable
development. People who are knowledgeable,
skilled and confident will shape a more stable and
secure future and this is the basis for creating a
greener society. Therefore, educational institutions
must provide an experience that needs to be acquired
and mastered to improve the skills of an individual
[32], [26]. An accurate method is to place green
skills as a core module in which green skills need to
be included in as an integrated or alone (stand-alone)
in the curriculum. However, despite the fact that
environmental education across the curriculum is
carried out for a long time, environmental awareness
is still at a low level [33].
Green growth is the growth of the use of
resources in an efficient, clean and sustainable way.
Strong commitment for green growth will ensure
that the environment and natural resources of the
country are preserved and protected for present and
future generations [11], [34]. As in the strategic plan
of the first transformation of vocational education; to
provide vocational education curriculum that can
produce skilled human capital to work and is willing
to pursue higher education. Thus, transformation of
vocational education curriculum should be carried
out [15]. Meanwhile in the 11th Malaysia Plan in the
fifth strategy recorded that the fertilizing of green
technology culture among students is a necessary
beginning of each level through the development of
an effective system of syllabus. Therefore, it is very
convenient for green skills and green technology to
be fostered from an early stage in primary school
education before students into secondary schools.
Where the green values should have already been
synonymous with the student so that when they
move into the higher education they will be able to
apply skills-green and green technology in
producing a product and carry out the activities of
skills according to their skills and knowledge before
taking into account the aspects of green growth [35],
[34], [36].
As the Government's efforts to implement
green technology should be viewed from two
components which are innovation through design or
develop green technology. Producing and designing
simple products, environmentally friendly and
practical for our country, by encouraging students
from the school level to create something. At higher
levels, as the researchers we can produce technology
that can produce a product without wasting
resources such as energy and water. The new design
should be practical designs that can be
commercialized for local consumption and for
export.
VIII. COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Users are encouraged to use and apply
green technology, whether in carrying out the work
process or practice of everyday life. Society should
adopt green practices as much as possible, starting
with the simple things that we can do. For example,
we can bring water in a container without buying
bottles of water. If we buy food to take back to the
house, lets use our own containers instead of using
styrofoam or plastic containers that are not
environmentally friendly. Also, bring your own bags
when shopping. Users should also give priority to
the purchase of energy-efficient electrical equipment
types by using energy-efficient lighting. Therefore, it
will save energy even though the price of energy
efficient appliances are more expensive than
conventional equipment, but saving energy is
abundant and less detrimental to the environment.
Communities are encouraged to adopt green
practices as a way of life [37]. Parents should set a
good example to children so that they will be
compelled to adopt green lifestyle changes. In reality
culture and mindset change will be moving towards
green technology and practice. Small changes we
make today will have a major impact in the future.
Among others in the 11th Malaysia Plan
(2016-2020) fourth strategy states about the
implementation of the strategy of green growth to
increase the sustainability and durability. Over 40
per cent of total employment will consist of skilled
workers in 2030 (35%) by increasing awareness to
realize the sharing of responsibility. By managing
the overall waste where 22% of the recycling rate
comes from households. The outcome of the
implementation of green technologies in this growth
will reduce energy consumption that can not be

reused and re-use energy that can be recycled [38].
Green growth strategy can improve the quality of
growth, strengthen food security, water and energy
while reducing environmental risks and ecological
destruction. This strategy will be to improve the
quality of life and welfare of the people when it can
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve
ecosystems [39], [40]. For the success of the
promotion of the development of green technology
effective promotion to create awareness among
young people, the public, the public is important
which requires a change in thinking through the
dissemination of information through a
comprehensive program [41]. The media, non-
governmental organizations, in particular school
administrators need to actively promote green
technology. Industries that use or develop the
product in relation to green technologies can provide
employment opportunities for local communities.
Industry is also exploring opportunities to export
'green' products that have been produced [42]. The
market for green technologies and products is very
large, especially in the sector of renewable energy or
renewable energy.
IX. ENCOURAGEMENT OF NEW
ENERGY SOURCES AND
IMPROVING EXISTING AS AN
ALTERNATIVE RENEWABLE
TECHNOLOGIES TO MEET THE
GOALS OF THE NATIONAL
GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Green technology policy is to 1) reduce the
growth of energy consumption and promote
economic development; 2) the growth of the Green
Technology industry and enhance its contribution to
the national economy; 3) increase the capacity of
innovation in the development of green technology
and improve competitiveness in Green Technology
at an international level; 4) ensure sustainable
development and preserve the environment for
future generations; 5) improve education and general
public awareness on Green Technology and
encourage the widespread adoption of green
technology.
For energy efficiency and renewable
energy, the Government has introduced various
fiscal incentives since 2003 for companies which
generate electricity from sources of renewable
energy or Renewable Energy (RE) and companies
practicing activities Energy Saving Energy
Efficiency (EE) where they are eligible for the
Investment Tax exemption (Investment Tax
Allowance) and the Status of Pioneer (Pioneer
Status) [43]. These companies can also apply for an
exemption of import duty and sales tax for a period
of one year for machinery, equipment, materials and
spare parts imports were used directly in the
generation of electricity from RE and EE activities.
These incentives have been improved under the
2009 Budget in which exceptions may be granted
for:
1) import duty and sales tax on solar system
equipment for the use of third parties is given to
importers including photo-voltaic service
providers approved by ST.
2) A sales tax exemption for the purchase of solar
heating system equipment from local
manufacturers.
3) Exemption of import duty and sales tax
exemption be is given on EE equipment such as
energy-efficient motor (high efficiency motors)
and insulation material (insulation material) is
given to importers including authorized agents
approved by ST.
4) ales tax exemptions granted to purchase EE
consumer goods approved by ST such as
insulation materials, domestic refrigerators,
ballasts for fluorescent lighting, domestic fans,
lights and air conditioning.
The government should provide favorable
policies to promote green technologies. The private
sector, professionals and researchers must work
together to create and commercialize green
technologies [44]. At the same time the government
has also started conducting awareness programs on
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy which is
one of the branches of green technology since 2000
through the establishment of the Center for
Education, Training and Research in Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency (CETREE)
University Science Malaysia [45]. These programs
are targeted at professionals, schools, higher
education institutions and the public in Malaysia.
Among the programs implemented by CETREE Fair
Campaign is the Energy Conservation &
Environment and Energy efficient campaign in
University Science Malaysia, Eureka Tournament,
Solar car and solar kitchen, National Science and
Technology Education and others. In addition, the
module has also developed CETREE Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency Across the
Curriculum for Primary Schools throughout the
country to raise awareness of school children at an
early stage in the Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency [46].
In addition, the Ministry is also
implementing the National Energy Month program
annually to raise awareness about renewable energy
and promote energy efficiency practices among the
public and private sectors. Among the activities
carried out during Energy Month program is holding
lectures on energy efficiency, publishes guidebooks
Energy Efficiency at Home, published a series of

articles in newspapers and the mass media to
promote energy efficiency. In the future, the
Ministry will carry out a campaign for Green
Technology that will involve stake-holders including
the public and the Ministries / Departments of the
Government, NGOs and other relevant agencies to
educate and increase awareness and knowledge of
all parties about the importance of green technology
in our lives. This is to ensure other programs that
will be implemented by the Government in
promoting and developing local green technology
can be implemented effectively and appreciated by
all walks of life.
X. CONCLUSION
Green skills are elements of value in
producing competent students. The skills are
required for producing green jobs; knowledge and
skills needed to develop a green economy including
public awareness about environmental issues and
sustainable development of the country. Green skills
need to be applied in the school curriculum. The aim
in particular is to provide exposure and awareness to
the younger generation of the importance of
environmental sustainability through education.
Green skills are developed through curriculum
development, education, training, teaching and
learning, and also giving green skills to the technical
and vocational education coaches. In addition,
developing strategies and green skills is to train the
workers in industries and sectors involved. The
government has changed the policy in the
development of renewable energy and industrial
growth related to green technology and green skills.
Many other countries have also made green
technology as the basis for sustainable development
and sustainability of the use of disposable energy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The author gratefully acknowledges the
Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia for the
funding of the project FRGS (Fundamental Research
Grant Scheme), 2015-0166-107-02 (FRGS/1/2015
/SS109 /UPSI/03/13). The author also acknowledges
the constructive comments received by the
anonymous reviewers.
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