Vicki Cook 
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to be involved in consultations for revised National Occupational Standards (NOS). NOS simply describe what an employee needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity. They are subject to formal consultation and approval processes and are approved by UK government … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills has led the Hydrogen Gas Skills and Competencies initiative, funded by Ofgem’s Network Innovation Allowance, in collaboration with National Gas, Cadent, SGN, Northern Gas Networks, and Wales and West Utilities. Energy & Utility Skills reviewed the skills and job roles across the UK’s gas transmission and distribution networks, identifying existing capabilities … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce three new apprenticeships for the Power Industry developed in collaboration with employers and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). This included gathering the information and evidence to maximise government funding for the apprenticeships. Energy & Utility Skills have secured the inclusion of Power Industry authorisations as … Read more
As a specialist Awarding Organisation and skills expert for the energy and utilities industry, we truly represent the wider-sector needs. That is why we have launched a new EUAIS Qualifications offer. We were made aware of several issues with existing qualifications provisions, such as duplication of training, quality assurance processes and advice and guidance to … Read more
The Commission on the Future of Employment Support is seeking feedback to enhance employment support and services. Launched in November 2022, the Commission was established to develop evidence-led proposals to help reform the system and better meet the needs of individuals, employers, and the economy. The Commission is aiming to achieve this by enhancing pathways … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce the establishment of the new National Skills Academy for Gas. This ground-breaking initiative promises to shape the future of the gas industry, forging a path of excellence and innovation towards net zero. The National Skills Academy for Gas is a pioneering, industry-supported initiative dedicated to equipping the … Read more
We have begun work on developing a, critical, cross industry, Sector Attraction Strategy in collaboration with our Members. The Strategy is being developed in response to a range of immediate and strategic challenges facing the energy and utilities industries in relation to attraction, recruitment and retention. The strategy will provide a targeted approach to attracting … Read more
The Energy & Utility Skills Partnership, represented by Phil Beach CEO of Energy & Utility Skills, is taking a leading role on the ministerial-level Green Jobs Delivery Group – a key government programme that has resulted in an unprecedented analysis and the means to deliver the skills and workforce needs of power, gas, water and … Read more
Earlier this year Energy & Utility Skills announced a collaboration with CITB to introduce a utilities sector specific Employer Network Pilot. The 12-month initiative will deliver a new way of funding the right training courses for CITB registered employers. This joint effort stemmed from our CITB registered member organisations’ desire to enhance the use of … Read more
The Institute of Water President’s Dinner and Awards 2023, held on 13 September, continued its tradition of recognising outstanding contributors within the water industry. During the event, Energy & Utility Skills had the honour of bestowing four prestigious awards to individuals and organisations that exemplify the promotion of skills, diversity, and inclusion within the sector. … Read more