Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Utility Management Skills National Occupational Standards (NOS). The suite, covering all utilities, covers the planning, installation, operation, maintenance and resolution of incidents on utilities networks. This includes: NOS describe what an individual needs to do and needs to know to … 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. Tell us about your experience working with Energy & Utility Skills. I joined Energy & Utility Skills in 2011, and I can’t believe it’s been 13 years—they’ve flown by! … Read more
Responding to the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and evidence annex. Energy & Utility Skills welcomes the publication of the Government’s Clean Power Action Plan that draws extensively on data from our recently published report, the Workforce assessment for the power and networks sector. Our Labour Market Intelligence provides a detailed understanding of the workforce … Read more
Evidence of changing workforce demand and opportunities Led by Energy & Utility Skills, this Power and Networks research identifies the size, locations and timescale of each skill set needed to deliver net zero and is aligned with the 2030 horizon and planning assumptions of the British Energy Security Strategy. Providing a clear view of the … Read more
Richard began his working career in 1983 where he joined the British Army, servicing 22 years in the Royal Engineers. After leaving the Armed Forces in 2005, he moved to the utilities sector, continuing his passion for training and helping people to enhance their skills. Over the years he has worked for various organisations including … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS). NOS describe what an individual needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity, including the skills, knowledge and understanding required. They can be applied across the UK and … Read more
For 25 years Energy & Utility Skills has been the skills body for the gas, power, water and waste industries; working with employers to build a safe, skilled, and sustainable workforce. Through our expert team and strong partnerships with employers, industry leaders and the government, we ensure that the right qualifications, apprenticeships, and training programmes … 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. Tell us about your experience working with Energy & Utility Skills and how long you have worked here? I have been with Energy & Utility Skills for just over … Read more
With an impressive 37 years in the utility sector, Scott McCrae has not only created a successful training company but has also helped shape and influence the water industry with his extensive experience and knowledge. Scott started his career as an apprentice at Scottish Water, where he gained a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills welcomes this first Skills England report and the associated announcements from the Prime Minister at the Labour Party Conference. Together they provide the building blocks of a change to the skills system that is urgently needed if we are to achieve Government ambitions for Net Zero and environmental improvement. But we … Read more