Early Engagement Notice – Market Engagement Opportunity

Innovation with Graphical User Interface and big data Concept, business people touch Innovative ideas presented by management consultants on-screen, design, invention development

Development of a Sector Platform for the Energy, Water, and Waste and Recycling Industries. 1.     Purpose of this Notice The Energy & Utility Skills Group is notifying the market of a forthcoming Invitation to Tender for the design, development, and delivery of a single sector-level web-based platform. Providers with capability in web design and development, … Read more

Hydrogen and Gas Network Skills

Hydrogen Skills Network Group Launch/Gas Network Skills Forum  Energy & Utility Skills proudly introduces the Hydrogen Skills Network Group (HSNG) and the Gas Networks Skills Forum (GNSF) within the National Skills Academy for Gas. Over the next three years (2024-27), HSNG and GNSF will collectively address strategic skills issues in the evolving Hydrogen industry, emphasizing … Read more

Sector Attraction and Retention Strategy

The Sector Attraction & Retention Strategy has been 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 diverse, new and experienced hires to support the energy and utility industries transition to … Read more

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage

As part of the Green Jobs Delivery Group (GJDG), we are continuing to work collaboratively with government, industry and key stakeholders with the aim to set out clear plans to enable the UK workforce to deliver net zero and wider environmental goals.  As well as our lead role in the Power Networks workstream of the … Read more

Success for Energy & Utility Skills CITB Employer Funding

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

National Skills Academy for Power Drives Transition to Net Zero

To advance the UK’s journey toward achieving net zero, Energy & Utility Skills is proud to announce the establishment of the Power Generation Group within the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP). This initiative strategically aligns with the needs of the renewable sector within the power generation industry. Power generation is undergoing significant technological advancements … 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

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

Hydrogen for Heating

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