Vicki Cook 
Acknowledging the industry Chris Skidmore’s landmark 340-page report on how the journey to Net Zero is the economic growth opportunity of the century is clear that “Mission Zero” has no choice but to succeed. Skidmore’s key message describes a very challenging and very positive future for the energy and utilities industries: Net Zero is non-negotiable … Read more
We are developing a new apprenticeship pathway for Sustainable Resource Management, and are looking for your views on what this pathway should be. The new pathway will be available at levels 3 and 4, and includes a Competence, Knowledge, or Combined occupational qualification, along with the relevant Essential Skills Wales qualifications. An apprenticeship is an … Read more
The most recent data shows that the labour market’s post-COVID recovery continues to slow, with 4 out of the 8 main indicators getting worse compared to the previous quarter (and 3 out of 8 worse than a year ago). The Office for National Statistics’ full update on the state of the labour market in February … Read more
As the UK moves towards net zero, the power sector workforce will need to be able to keep up with rapidly evolving technology and ways of working. They will also need to be agile and flexible; capable of responding quickly and effectively to a wide range of challenges, from the geopolitical to extreme weather events. … Read more
The most recent data shows that the labour market’s post-COVID recovery continues to slow, with 4 out of the 8 main indicators getting worse compared to the previous quarter (and 3 out of 8 worse than a year ago). The Office for National Statistics’ full update on the state of the labour market in January … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to be involved in a consultation on revised National Occupational Standards (NOS). What are National Occupational Standards (NOS) National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe what an employee needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity. They are subject to formal consultation … Read more
With the Energy & Utility Skills member base representing a wide range of major employers across the energy and utilities industries, we are uniquely placed to convene trailblazer groups for new standards and to gather employer views on developing, reviewing and amending existing apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment (EPA) plans. Working with industry employers, we … Read more
The most recent data shows that the labour market’s post-COVID recovery continues to slow, with a number of the main indicators turning negative over the past quarter. The number of payrolled employees increased by 0.4% over the past month to 29.9 million (up 2.7% over the year) The employment rate increased by 0.2% over the … Read more
Stakeholders in the waste and recycling management industry in Northern Ireland are invited to get involved in a new review of the Sustainable resource management – level 2 apprenticeship framework. Apprenticeships enable employers to support succession planning and identify managers of the future whilst delivering improved staff motivation and retention. This framework under review specifies … Read more
A new report, created in partnership between Utility Week and Radius Systems, was published in November. ‘Building the skills pipeline – how the water network can get it right first time’ is an exploration of how the issue of an ageing water infrastructure can be addressed by first tackling a shortage of skilled workers in … Read more