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
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
Congratulations to the 2024 Energy & Utility Skills Awards Winners… Skills Collaboration Initiative of the Year Award Winners: Develop Training and Northern Gas Networks Their collaboration led to the opening of a groundbreaking training centre designed to resemble a regular street, where courses on handling emergency gas incidents are delivered.
John Tyler is UK Director of Technical Training at National Grid and has dedicated his career to improving the workforce skills within his company and the wider sector. As Chair of the National Skills Academy for Power and the Delivery Board of the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership, he has
As the Offshore Renewables Industry continues to expand, the need for a skilled and competent workforce is becoming increasingly vital. Supporting the skills for the sector is Energy & Utility Skills, the recognised standard-setting body for the power, gas, water, and waste management industries. As we extend our expertise to
As the industry skills body for our sector, Energy & Utility Skills are delighted to announce that we have again been appointed by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to review a range of National Occupational Standards (NOS) during 2024-25. NOS are fundamental in the development of qualifications, in house training programmes
As part of our Skills Voice of Industry proposition, Energy & Utility Skills is pleased to announce the completion of several NOS reviews, following valued contribution from industry. These standards outline the performance, knowledge, and skills required for various roles within the energy and utilities sector. We are delighted to
A Proud History and a Bright Future Energy & Utility Skills celebrates 25 years as an industry skills body, collaborating with employers, regulators, governments and agencies across the UK. For over a quarter of a century the business has identified workforce and skills needs, adapting to many challenges, and delivering
As an industry skills body, Energy & Utility Skills has long-advocated for a more flexible and responsive skills system to help unleash the opportunities of the UK’s Net Zero and environmental goals. We welcome today’s announcements from the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Education that demonstrate the ambitions
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce that its CITB funding for training courses has been extended to the end of 2024. Energy & Utility Skills partnered with CITB in July 2023 and introduced a 12-month initiative that revolutionised the funding of training courses for CITB registered employers in