Vicki Cook As the Offshore Renewables Industry continues to expand, the need for a skilled and competent workforce is becoming increasingly vital. Supporting the skills for the sector is Energy & Utility Skills, the recognised standard-setting body for the power, gas, water, and waste management industries. As we extend our expertise to the Offshore Renewables sector, we … Read more
As the industry skills body for our sector, Energy & Utility Skills are delighted to announce that we have again been appointed by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to review a range of National Occupational Standards (NOS) during 2024-25. NOS are fundamental in the development of qualifications, in house training programmes and apprenticeship frameworks. The following … Read more
Paul Standing is an exceptional example of how dedication, adaptability and the drive for continuous learning can be key to achieving success after making a significant impact in the water industry. With 20 years of experience, Paul is a passionate trainer dedicated to teaching the next generation of the sector’s workforce, as well as the … Read more
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight their unique contributions, celebrate their achievements and share their stories. The series is starting with Rob Murphy, Workforce Planning Consultant. Tell us about your experience working with Energy & Utility Skills. I started my journey with Energy & … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce that its CITB funding for training courses has been extended to the end of 2024. Energy & Utility Skills partnered with CITB in July 2023 and introduced a 12-month initiative that revolutionised the funding of training courses for CITB registered employers in the sector. With favourable reviews … Read more
In May, the House of Lords debated the importance of skills in shaping the future economy, and its impact on people’s lives and careers. Led by crossbench peer, and renowned skills advocate Lord Aberdare, the debate was informed by contributions from Energy & Utility Skills. Lord Aberdare highlighted the significance of skills in the sector … Read more
EUSR is the register of skills and training for all utility industries contains over 300,000 registration records. An EUSR registration/card verifies an individual’s training and qualifications within the energy and utilities sector; it confirms that the cardholder has completed the specified training and assessment. Network/asset owners, contractors and employers value EUSR because: If you have … Read more
We are delighted to offer our latest qualifications developed using the most recent National Occupational Standards, recently updated by Energy & Utility Skills. These include Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer / Service Layer / Repair and Maintenance qualifications, and Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Main … Read more
As the energy and utilities sector works towards its net zero and environmental sustainability goals, HR leaders face strategic challenges in developing a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce. In response to these challenges, we are pleased to introduce HoRizon, the revitalised roundtable for HR Directors in the sector. In partnership with Network HR, this collaborative … Read more
Occupational Mapping Energy & Utility Skills is pleased to include Occupational Mapping within our member-led priorities as of February 2024. Occupational mapping allows us to systematically identify routes to competence for key occupations within the sector, and as a result, upskilling and reskilling opportunities between occupations. It will help us understand current and future skill … Read more