Energy & Utility Skills has recently been appointed by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to review the Gas Network Construction (GNC) National Occupational Standards (NOS), and is inviting employers, training providers and professional bodies to get involved. Alongside the Gas Network Construction NOS review, Energy & Utility Skills is also preparing
Safety is of paramount importance for the gas industry, and this will continue to be true as the industry plans and prepares for the potential introduction of hydrogen to the network. As a part of a project commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy, & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Energy &
Energy & Utility Skills is working in a consortium with IGEM to deliver a vital piece of the Government’s UK Hydrogen Strategy, building capability and capacity for the potential hydrogen rollout The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has appointed a consortium led by Energy & Utility Skills
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to be involved in a consultation on revised National Occupational Standards (NOS). National Occupational Standards (NOS) simply describe what an employee needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity. They are subject to formal consultation
Energy & Utility Skills has recently been appointed by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to review the Downstream Gas National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is inviting employers, training providers and professional bodies to get involved. National Occupational Standards (NOS) simply describe what an employee needs to do and needs to know
The Energy Skills Passport initiative, led by OEUK and RenewableUK is a collaborative effort between the UK and Scottish Governments, supported by industry leaders, aimed at assisting oil and gas workers in transitioning to renewable energy careers while maintaining high standards of safety, competence and quality. OEUK and RenewableUK have
Skills Strategy: Progress Report View and download our Skills Strategy. Energy & Utility Skills Partnership 2025-2030 Skills Strategy Report At the core of our strategy are the four Strategic Pillars: Research, Attract, Develop and Retain, each with defined actions and outcomes for what the sector needs to achieve over the
As we approach the end of National Apprenticeship Week we recognise the importance of apprenticeships in delivering a safe, reliable and net zero-ready energy, clean water and resilient waste services across all four nations. Recent government announcements, from new funding to assessment reform, strengthen that pipeline and expand opportunities for
Energy & Environment Awards has announced a new five-year partnership with Centrica to deliver end-point assessments for two critical apprenticeship standards: Dual Fuel Smart Meter Installer and Gas Engineering Operative – an essential step as the sector faces an urgent need for 211,900 new technical and professional roles by 2030,
On Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero convened to plan and set out joint priorities and programme of delivery and policy actions for 2026. Focus was on further strengthening industry and government partnership, and sustaining and building momentum