Vicki Cook

BEIS appoints Energy & Utility Skills and the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers to develop training and assessment requirements for gas engineers to safely work with hydrogen

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Energy & Utility Skills is working in a consortium with IGEM to deliver a vital piece of the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, building capability and capacity for the potential hydrogen rollout The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has appointed a consortium led by Energy & Utility Skills and the Institution of Gas … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills receive Investors in People – Gold Accreditation

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Following the completion of our assessment by Investors in People, we are delighted to announce we have, once again, been awarded the ‘We invest in people, gold accreditation’.   This achievement, which is received by only 17% of Investors in People-accredited organisations, recognises our commitment to making our organisation a great place to work, and that all … Read more

Labour Market Profile – November 2021

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This latest labour market update summarises the state of the UK labour market in the three months to October 2021. It is based on data published by the Office for National Statistics. The headlines include: The most recent data show the labour market continuing to recover Payrolled employees increased by 160,000 people (+0.5%) over the … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills becomes a Supporter of The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code

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As the UK marks Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, Energy & Utility Skills is calling for its members to join The Code community. Energy & Utility Skills, EngineeringUK, and SSE have partnered in an online conversation about the theory behind The Code and the real-world benefits of becoming a Signatory. Phil Beach CBE, Chief Executive of Energy … Read more

What do you need from a new Welsh Framework Pathway in Energy Management?

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Energy & Utility Skills has secured funding from Welsh Government to develop a new Welsh Apprenticeship Framework Pathway in Energy Management. The aim of this Apprenticeship is to support the development of in-house energy management skills, helping organisations meet sustainability commitments by reducing energy consumption and reducing costs.    It is anticipated that the new Apprenticeship Framework … Read more

Workplace fatalities have dropped by three quarters in 30 years – here are some of the reasons why

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The theory and practice of health and safety have evolved significantly since the tragic events of Flixborough in 1974 and Piper Alpha in 1988. The role of the health and safety leader was, for too long, portrayed as a jobsworth whose only role in life was to uphold a set of petty rules. Today, it … Read more

The Green Collar approach: why we need a better definition of green jobs and skills

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The UK is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2050. A key component of this will be supporting the development of green skills, jobs and industries which reduce or remove or offset the emission of harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Defining what green jobs and skills are, however, is proving something of a difficult … Read more

EUSR cards to go virtual

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From February, individuals gaining a new EUSR registration will be issued with a virtual card. A physical smart card can also be requested if needed. To access their virtual card, a newly registered individual will be sent a text with a link to download an app on their mobile phone (either Android or Apple). The … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills welcomes the Heat and Buildings Strategy.

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The energy and utilities sector welcomes the publication of the latest decarbonisation strategy for Heat & Buildings which forms a key component to achieve Net Zero. The strategy provides welcome clarity for the sector on the scale of change required. Phil Beach CBE, Chief Executive of Energy & Utility Skills said: “The increased use of … Read more

Labour Market Profile – October 2021

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This latest labour market update summarises the state of the UK labour market in the three months to September 2021. It is based on data published by the Office for National Statistics. The headlines include: The most recent data show the labour market continuing to recover Payrolled employees increased by 207,000 people (0.7%) over the … Read more