Success for Energy & Utility Skills CITB Employer Funding

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At the bequest of contractors operating across the energy and utilities sector, Energy & Utility Skills partnered with CITB to introduce a 12-month initiative that revolutionised the funding of training courses for CITB registered employers. Since its launch in July 2023, the pilot has reduced the complexity of the drawdown process, providing access to almost … Read more

Apprenticeship Reviews Secure Extra Funding for Energy Industry

Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce the latest apprenticeship reviews, tailored for the energy industry, in collaboration with employers and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). This involved meticulous data collection and evidence gathering to optimize government funding for these apprenticeships.  IfATE and Energy & Utility Skills have worked together to … Read more

Help shape National Occupational Standards for the energy and utility sector

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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

Paving the way for Hydrogen skills of the future

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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

New Apprenticeships for the Power Industry

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

Qualifications

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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 

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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

Introducing the Future of Gas Industry Excellence: The National Skills Academy for Gas 

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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

Sector Attraction & Retention Strategy 

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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

Co-chairing the Ministerial Green Jobs Delivery Group

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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