Industrial activity in the past half century has created serious ecological problems. The list includes global warming, ozone depletion, loss of biodiversity, natural resource scarcity, air pollution, acid rain and toxic waste, to name just a few challenges. The Higher Apprenticeship framework for Engineering Environmental Technologies at Level 4 will train people to improve our manufacturing environmental performance (Manufacturing Engineering), specify and advise on better insulated low carbon domestic and industrial accommodation (Construction and the Built Environment) and propose new energy management systems that will reduce energy consumption and improve overall emissions performance (Building Services Engineering). This will facilitate progression to Level 5/6 qualifications and enable them to work towards ‘Incorporated Engineer’ status.