An increasing demand for flood risk management, combined with low numbers of students studying science, engineering and technology, will mean that the shortage is likely to get worse unless the current trend in supply of candidates is improved. This action plan for improving the supply of skills in flood risk management builds on current initiatives already in place. It sets out a plan for inspiring more school leavers to take relevant university courses; encouraging more graduates into flood work; retaining existing staff; improving skills through continuing professional development; important staff from outside the UK; and improving salaries for flood management staff. The action plan was drawn up by the Environment Agency, ICE and Defra in February 2005, following publication of ICE's 'Engineering skills for flood risk management' report (October 2004).
For more information, please contact Water (water@ice.org.uk)
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