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
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 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
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
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
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
At the opening of the Institute of Water’s annual conference on 22 September was the President’s Dinner and Awards. Every seat was booked in advance for what was the first Institute of Water event to take place since the first lockdown. It was also the first event to feature newly-elected Institute of Water President Bob Taylor, who is also the CEO … Read more
Following the recent publication of the government’s National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline policy paper, Energy & Utility Skills today issues a report that discusses what this pipeline holds for our sector. The headlines: Of the procurements in the current financial year (2021/22), none relate to the energy and utilities sector (outside of nuclear decommissioning) Of … Read more
Over the last six months, in collaboration with approved providers and industry stakeholders, Energy & Utility Skills has conducted an in-depth review of its Utility Excavations scheme. The review involved all five registration categories for Utility Excavations training and the new scheme is now ready and available from today [4 October]. Along with improved standardisation … Read more
Stakeholders in the Welsh energy and utilities sector are invited by Energy & Utility Skills to contribute to a review of Welsh Apprenticeships Frameworks. A cross-industry steering group is being established, which will be involved in key decisions throughout the project before its final submission for approval to the Welsh government. This process is slated … Read more
