IECD – Competency-Based Curricula Development

In partnership with the Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD) and its local partner Semeurs d’Avenir (SDA), FREE energy developed a set of nine competency-based curricula designed to strengthen Lebanon’s vocational training system in energy efficiency and sustainable construction.

The curricula were carefully structured to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, following the competency-based approach that emphasizes applied learning and market relevance. Each program was designed to prepare technicians with the tools, methods, and safety awareness needed to meet labor market demands while supporting Lebanon’s transition toward greener practices.

The nine developed curricula cover a wide range of energy efficiency and construction-related fields. In English, the set includes:

• Energy Audit Technician (70–100 hours)
• Electric Motor Control Technician (up to 100 hours)
• PV Maintenance Technician (100–150 hours)
• Home Automation Technician (up to 200 hours)
• Heating Efficiency (250–300 hours)
• HVAC Efficiency (250–300 hours).

In Arabic, the curricula include:

• Thermal Insulation (100 hours)
• Openings & Sealings (200 hours)
• Plastering & Cladding (200 hours).

By delivering these programs, the initiative equips vocational institutions with modern training materials, empowers young professionals with skills that are directly applicable to the job market, and contributes to building Lebanon’s future workforce in the green economy.