Energy & Utility Skills Group
Sector Skills Council for the gas, power, waste management and water industries.
Latest News:
- New Modern Apprenticeship framework for the gas industry in development!: The new Modern Apprenticeship Framework for the Gas Industry in Scotland...
- Neil Robertson appointed as CEO of EU Skills: The Energy & Utility Skills Group (EU Skills) is delighted to announce...
- Gas Competence Review – we need your views!: The Gas Safe Register has published the Gas Competence Review 2011/12 and...
- Skills Development Scotland launch Low Carbon Skills Fund for 2012-13: Skills Development Scotland have launched the Low Carbon Skills Fund for...
- Severn Trent first-ever company to implement Competence Management System: Severn Trent Water has become the first-ever company in the UK to implement...
- Launch of Scottish Energy Installers Alliance: Today, the Scottish Energy Installers Alliance (SEIA) is launched. This...
- Calling all gas and waste management businesses - we need your views!: If you are a gas or waste management business with up to 250 employees,...
- National Training Awards 2012 now OPEN for entries.: The count down is now on to enter the National Training Awards 2012. Information...
- British Science Association running new poster competition: The British Science Association are running a new poster competition for...
- IMPORTANT: Updated information regarding the Gas Modern Apprenticeship in Scotland: We recently informed you that gas qualifications and the Gas Modern Apprenticeship...
- Diverting waste from landfill scoops Wessex Water the Institute of Water South West Area Innovation : A unique aerobic system that treats and diverts 10,000 tonne of waste from...
- Leak detection deal for UK cabling sector: A technology that can detect and pinpoint leaks in underground electricity...
- Conference Places Awarded to Water Engineers : Four lucky engineers have won a competition to attend the Institute of Water's...
- National Skills Academy for Power launch Career Planning Tool: The Power Sector is critical to the UK economy and by 2024 it will need...
- Training is getting people back on the tools: Yorkshire spirit doesn't keep Bradford man down as 53 year old Paul Cahill...
- Engineering Assessment and Registration - with IWater: The contribution of engineering to the systems and processes that deliver...
- Challenge to find the best new British innovations launched: Business Minister Mark Prisk has today launched a nationwide competition...
- Energy skills boss issues challenge to UK industry : UK industry needs to pick up the challenge of providing the right kinds...
- EU Skills serves up £75 to Solihull table tennis club: Staff at a Solihull firm have been going batty for table tennis in a bid...
- Water engineers' career prospects boosted through free professional review offer: Careers prospects for engineers in the water industry are being boosted...
- First class provsision is a hit: Brookhouse Training receives backing for its students as the Dodd Group...
- Award Winner to Feature at Water UK's Innovation Hub 2012: The winner of the Institute of Water National Innovation Awards 2012 will...
- FREE Breakfast Briefing - Aston University's Engineering Academy: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) is hosting a free breakfast briefing...
- Conference to showcase leading edge research : Ten PhD level research engineers helping to tackle some of today's water...
- Enter the Gas Industry Awards 2012!: The Gas Industry Awards 2012, organised by IGEM and SBGI will take place...
- Former military man gets a pass in gas: An ex-Army corporal from Halifax, Colin Philliskirk, thought Civvy Street...
- Supporting Career Development through Changing Times : For more than 65 years, the Institute of Water has helped people advance...
- Business Skills Awards for the Water Industry 2012 open for entries!: Now in their tenth year, the Business Skills Awards for the Water Industry...
- Chartered Recognition for Environmentally Focussed Water Professionals : Three water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists...
- Energy & Utility Skills' boss to step down after a decade at the helm: Tim Balcon, Chief Executive of Energy & Utility Skills today announced...
- Application open for the Utilities and Service Industries Training Limited Awards!: Applications are now open for the latest USIT (Utilities and Service Industries...
- Energy & Utility Skills Apprenticeships Evaluation - we need your views!: Apprenticeships are a key method of recruitment and training in the energy...
- Have your say - influence the development of skills and training for the waste industry in Scotland: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) has been commissioned by the Waste...
- Registration Process for Engineering Technicians Simplified: There are currently around 239,000 Registered Engineers in the UK: 179,500...
- £1,000 Award for Water White Thinkers : The Institute of Water is pleased to announce that the Scottish Area Strictly...
- Carbon Monoxide alarms for life - get yours for Christmas urges EU Skills expert...: It is dubbed the silent killer and has claimed 50 accidental deaths and...
- Training becomes a regional winner: ITV's Clare Frisby announces Brookhouse Training is SME of Tthe Year 2011...
- Implications and Outcomes of Spelman's White Paper: Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman's says that we must act now to make...
- Calling all primary schools and pupils aged 10-11!: Please help raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning! CO-Gas...
- Anything possible for woman on a mission Sharon…: An intrepid fundraiser who braved dense jungle, poisonous snakes and searing...
- Innovation Recognised at Water Industry Awards: The Institute of Water Welsh Area Innovation Awards were presented at a...
- Energy & Utility Skills secure £3.5 million of investment for the energy and utilities sector : Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) is delighted to announce that as...
- Changes to key criteria for people working on boilers and space heaters : Changes to some of the key criteria relating to registration work categories...
- Competition to Win Conference Places : The Institute of Water Northern Area is hosting a competition to offer young...
- Customer Satisfaction Survey 2011: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) is currently undertaking its seventh...
- International Water Association Call for Young Speakers: The International Water Association are offering young researchers (under...
- Cable guarantees quality, slashes red tape and delivers cash boost for firms: To encourage thousands of small firms that don't currently hire Apprentices...
- Success for UK Drilling and Tapping Teams at Aquatech : The Drilling and Tapping World Water Cup was held at Aquatech Amsterdam in November.National...
- The National Skills Academy for Power launch 2012 Annual Conference and Awards!: The National Skills Academy for Power has launched its 2012 Annual Conference...
- Water Industry Rising Stars: As part of the Institute of Water's ongoing work to nurture rising talent...
- Chartered Recognition for Environmentally Focused Water Professionals : Five water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists...
- Sharon saddles up for South Asian adventure: Intrepid traveller Sharon McLaughlin may work in the energy sector but she...
- Award Funded Attendance at High Potentials Leadership Course: Paul Sexton, General Manager at Veolia Water Outsourcing in Scotland and...
- New Group Competence Scheme: The Gas Industry, in common with many others regards safety as the number...
- New EUSR Reference Checking Scheme: Distribution Gas Transporters have responsibilities to manage their operations...
- Department of Energy and Climate Change publish Renewables Obligation Banding Review: The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published the Renewables...
- October edition of EUpdate now available: The October edition of EUpdate has been published. This month's edition...
- Young Professionals to Speak Alongside Sector Experts : Two young water professionals have been selected to speak at the Institute...
- Energy Bill becomes law: The Energy Act has become law setting in stone the legal framework for the...
- Serac UK appoints new general manager: Leading learning and training provider, Serac UK, has appointed Mark Warnes...
- Upto £500 available for Network Constructuion Supervisors to gain nationally recognised registration: Funding of up to £500 per candidate is available in order for Network Construction...
- Listen again to the Talent Bank Webinar: Thanks to everyone who joined the Talent Bank Webinar on Monday 10 October...
- Careers Transition Partnership to host Energy and Utilities Industries Awareness event: The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) supported by Energy & Utility...
- Last Chance for Women at Work Wales: The last few places are available for developing Women in the Workplace...
- Energy & Utility Skills wins Funding Bid to develop a Talent Bank: Vince Cable has announced today the £20m investment in key industries,...
- Prestigious recognition for EUSR's processes and procedures: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) are celebrating after receiving...
- A Day in the Life of a Leakage Technician : The Institute of Water South East Area is to launch a series of events looking...
- The Future for Water in Northern Ireland : Dr Trevor Elliot a Reader in Environmental Engineering at Queen's University...
- Sponsor Sharon to cycle from Vietnam to Cambodia!: In November (3-13 November 2011), Sharon McLaughlin, Engagement Director...
- IGEM demonstrates its commitment to CPD for gas professionals: IGEM, an internationally recognised and learned membership organisation...
- CfA need your views on demand for Higher Apprenticeships in HR and Project Management: The CfA, the Government recognised Apprenticeship issuing authority responsible...
- Level 2 Scottish Modern Apprenticeship in the Water Industry introduced: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) has launched Scotland's first-ever...
- Doing More with Less: Tony Wray (Chief Executive, Severn Trent Water) will host this year's Midlands...
- August's edition of EUpdate is now available on the EU Skills website.: The August edition of EUpdate has been published. This month's edition of...
- Skills Development Scotland launch Low Carbon Skills Fund: Skills Development Scotland has launched the Low Carbon Skills Fund, which...
- Flexible Training Opportunities available for Scottish businesses: Skills Development Scotland (SDS) have launched Flexible Training Opportunities...
- Skills Development Scotland run first-ever Scottish Apprenticeship Week: Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is supporting the work of Sector Skills...
- Call for Young Speakers: The Institute of Water is offering young professionals from the water industry...
- Gas Safe Register hold first-ever Gas Safety Week: Gas Safety Week will focus on encouraging people to take positive steps...
- The Future of Forests and Woodlands in England : The Eastern Area of the Institute of Water has issued a response to the...
- Building a Hydro Nation : Delegates at this year's Institute of Water Scottish Area Autumn Seminar...
- Listen again to the Workforce Planning Model Webinar: Thanks to everyone who joined the Workforce Planning Model webinar yesterday...
- Energy & Utility Skills wins Growth and Innovation Fund Bid to develop a Talent Bank: Following the first round of applications to the £50m Growth and Innovation...
- Change to Apprenticeship Completion Certificate Charges in England: On 6 April 2011, the provisions in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children...
- Free webinar on the Workforce Planning Model: Energy & Utility Skills and the National Skills Academy for Power would...
- Roger Harrington joins the Institute of Water Board of Directors: The Institute of Water is pleased to announce that Roger Harrington has...
- Over 88,000 jobs in wind and marine energy industries by 2021 : Report shows five-fold employment growth in wind, wave and tidal sector...
- New Water Apprenticeships for England and Wales Published: EU Skills publish new water Apprenticeships to be used in England and Wales...
- More than 150 individuals registered on EU Skills' Sustainable Resource Management Apprenticeship!: The Statistical First Release (SFR), published by the National Data Service,...
- FSB need your help to gain £5m for local small businesses: The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Norfolk, Suffolk East Sussex,...
- EUSR identified as ‘exemplar’ in the latest HSE report: EUSR was included as part of a research project commissioned by Health and...
- Please Take our Skillsfocus Magazine Reader Survey 2011: Over the coming months, we would like our readers to feedback on Skillsfocus...
- Top honours awarded to employers in the energy and utilities sector: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) and the National Skills Academy...
- EU Skills joins forces to submit bid for Intelligent Energy Europe funding: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills), in partnership with three other...
- Funding available for management training in the South East and South West: If you have ambitious plans to grow, whether you're starting up or have...
- Renewable Energy Skills ~ Wind Turbine Technician Qualifications : The National Skills Academy for Power is working with 'The Renewable Energy...
- Talent Bank - we need your support!: Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) and the National Skills Academy...
- Employer Investment Fund: As you may be aware Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) submitted a...
- Consultation on the development of smart meter installations : The roll out of smart meters across the UK is a key part of the Government's...
- NI Water Moving Forward After Freeze Thaw Incident : A two-day Conference in Templepatrick looked at the lessons to be learned...
- Recycled PCs donated to Chester school : A West Midlands business has donated five recycled PCs to a Chester School. Solihull-based...
- May EUpdate now available: The May edition of EUpdate, featuring all the latest news and information...
- Government Response to Smart Metering Implementation Programme Prospectus Consultation: In response to the proposals set out in the Prospectus for the Smart Metering...
- Issuing Authority Status: In March 2011, Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) was invited by the...
- Institute of Water Annual Conference & Exhibition 2011: Fulfilling a vital public health role each dayA major conference being held...
- Latest edition of EUpdate now available: The January edition of EUpdate, featuring all the latest news and information...
- Apprenticeship Awards 2011 now open for entries: The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has launched its Apprenticeship Awards...
- Apprenticeship Week 2011: National Apprenticeship Week 2011 will take place from Monday 7 to Friday 11...
Low Carbon
We are identifying the transferability of existing low-carbon skills to address capacity and quality.
Power
Through the National Skills Academy for Power we are developing the quality of training and education.
Water
We are increasing the quality and capacity of training provision at all levels throughout the UK.
