

Now in their tenth year, the Business Skills Awards for the Water Industry 2012 will take place on Friday 18 May 2012. Winning an Award can boost your profile with customers and colleagues so celebrate your excellence by entering for the 2012 Business... More...
The Gas Industry Awards 2012, organised by IGEM and SBGI will take place on Wednesday 9 May 2012 at the Hilton Hotel in London and are now open for entries. These annual awards recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of individuals and... More...
Three water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists through the Institute of Water. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification is now the recognised standard of excellence for environmental practitioners. To be... More...
Tim Balcon, Chief Executive of Energy & Utility Skills today announced he will step down from 1st April 2012. His decision to leave at the end of this financial year comes as he marks his tenth year leading EU Skills, an organisation he was instrumental... More...
Applications are now open for the latest USIT (Utilities and Service Industries Training Limited) Awards. FREE ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE USIT will pay delegate fees and £100 expenses for up to ten people to attend the Institute of Water Annual... More...
Apprenticeships are a key method of recruitment and training in the energy and utility sector. They support the sector in addressing key issues including an ageing workforce and a skills deficit in craft and technical roles. A skilled workforce is... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) has been commissioned by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to undertake a short review of the current and future skills required by the waste industry in Scotland. As part of the current Zero... More...
There are currently around 239,000 Registered Engineers in the UK: 179,500 Chartered Engineers, 33,750 Incorporated Engineers, but only 14,000 Engineering Technicians. It is estimated that tens of thousands of practising technicians hold the relevant... More...
The Institute of Water is pleased to announce that the Scottish Area Strictly Innovation Awards are now open for entries. Do you have an innovative idea for a product or process that could help to drive improvements in the water industry? Would... More...
It is dubbed the silent killer and has claimed 50 accidental deaths and 4,000 A & E attendances in England yet still people do not do enough to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Incidents arising from CO as a result of using... More...
ITV's Clare Frisby announces Brookhouse Training is SME of Tthe Year 2011 at a regional business awards, The Reporter Series District Business Awards in West Yorkshire. The Cleckheaton based company were awarded the honour when judges were impressed... More...
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman's says that we must act now to make the changes needed to keep our rivers flowing and our water supplies reliable and affordable. The White Paper about Water describes a vision for future water management in... More...
Please help raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning! CO-Gas Safety is an independent registered charity and is running a Schools Poster Competition for a fifth year to highlight the dangers of CO and other dangers from using... More...
An intrepid fundraiser who braved dense jungle, poisonous snakes and searing humidity to cycle across South-East Asia for charity is already planning her next mission. Sharon McLaughlin, 47, has just returned from her gruelling exploits, cycling... More...
The Institute of Water Welsh Area Innovation Awards were presented at a lavish ceremony on Wednesday 23 November at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff. The Awards were open to everyone working in the water industry in Wales and this year judges received... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) is delighted to announce that as part of the Employer Investment Fund (EIF) operated by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills they have secured £3.5million worth of skills investment for the energy and... More...
Changes to some of the key criteria relating to registration work categories for people working on 'boilers and space heaters' comes into effect on 1 April 2012. This criteria will require that if you hold CEN1 (Central Heating Boilers) or CENWAT... More...
The Institute of Water Northern Area is hosting a competition to offer young engineers from Northumbrian Water Ltd, Yorkshire Water Services and United Utilities the opportunity to attend a National Conference. The competition will see three young... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) is currently undertaking its seventh annual Customer Satisfaction Survey, which is being carried out by BMG Research and will interview approximately 500 of our key contacts during November and December. The... More...
The International Water Association are offering young researchers (under the age of 35) working in the water sector the opportunity to share knowledge and project highlights with other aspiring young water professionals. The 13th IWA UK National... More...
To encourage thousands of small firms that don't currently hire Apprentices to take on a young Apprentice aged 16 to 24, the Government will offer employers with up to 50 employees an incentive payment of up to £1,500. This will support up to 20,000... More...
The Drilling and Tapping World Water Cup was held at Aquatech Amsterdam in November.National Champions from the USA, Holland and the UK took part in the competition which requires all teams to complete in each of the three National tapping methods with... More...
The National Skills Academy for Power has launched its 2012 Annual Conference and Awards. The Many Skills: One Vision Conference is the ideal platform to learn and discuss how we can collaborate as a sector to tackle the skills issue. At the 2012... More...
As part of the Institute of Water's ongoing work to nurture rising talent in the water sector it has teamed up with the main utility magazine Utility Week to celebrate and reward eight young members who have shown both the potential and an appetite... More...
Five water industry professionals have recently become Chartered Environmentalists through the Institute of Water. The Chartered Environmentalist qualification is now the recognised standard of excellence for environmental practitioners. To be awarded... More...
Intrepid traveller Sharon McLaughlin may work in the energy sector but she aims to draw on her very own energy conserves as she pedals her way across South East Asia in the name of charity. Sharon, 47, an Engagement Director with Solihull-based Energy... More...
Paul Sexton, General Manager at Veolia Water Outsourcing in Scotland and the Institute of Water's Scottish Area President recently won a USIT award to attend the High Potentials Leadership Course at Harvard Business School in Boston. USIT (Utilities... More...
The Gas Industry, in common with many others regards safety as the number one priority. The Gas Safe Register keeps a record of everyone working in scope (as defined by the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations) who have demonstrated that... More...
Distribution Gas Transporters have responsibilities to manage their operations within their network to ensure so far as reasonably practicable the protection of all those potentially affected by the work activities. One of the fundamental aspects... More...
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published the Renewables Obligation Banding Review, applicable to England and Wales and effective between 2013 and 2017. This is not eligible in Scotland, however, it does give an indication of where... More...
The October edition of EUpdate has been published. This month's edition of EUpdate contains information on: Energy & Utility Skills wins Funding Bid to develop a Talent Bank £1.2 million training initiative to tackle the green skills shortage Prestigious... More...
Two young water professionals have been selected to speak at the Institute of Water National Conference alongside a line up of exceptional industry speakers. As part of the Institute of Water's ongoing work to nurture rising talent in the water sector,... More...
The Energy Act has become law setting in stone the legal framework for the Green Deal, which will be launched in Autumn next year. The Green Deal will revolutionise the energy efficiency of the nation's homes and businesses. It will help people insulate... More...
Leading learning and training provider, Serac UK, has appointed Mark Warnes as general manager to drive the company's development and marketing of courses and assessments for the waste, extractives, facilities management & mineral processing industries. Mark... More...
Funding of up to £500 per candidate is available in order for Network Construction Supervisors to gain a nationally recognised registration. The funding is available to individuals who register for the EUSR Utility Network Construction Supervisor... More...
Thanks to everyone who joined the Talent Bank Webinar on Monday 10 October 2011. We hope you found the Webinar a useful opportunity to learn more about Talent Bank and hear from an employer who has been involved in the development of Talent Bank... More...
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) supported by Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) and the National Skills Academy for Power (the Skills Academy) will be hosting an Energy and Utilities Industries Awareness event on Thursday 24 November... More...
The last few places are available for developing Women in the Workplace Training that aims to develop the skills and abilities of women working in the energy and utilities industries across Wales. Employers can apply for support for training up... More...
Vince Cable has announced today the £20m investment in key industries, including energy and utilities, in the skills for growth initiative. As part of this announcement Energy & Utility Skills has successfully won the bid to develop a Talent... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) are celebrating after receiving major recognition in the form of a certificate for best practice. The EUSR, a robust solution for employers to plan, record, analyse and verify the competency of their workforce... More...
The Institute of Water South East Area is to launch a series of events looking at various roles within the water industry. South East Water's Leakage Team will host 'A Day in the Life of a Leakage Technician' at their Head Office in Kent on 30 September... More...
Dr Trevor Elliot a Reader in Environmental Engineering at Queen's University Belfast will deliver the Keynote Address at this year's Institute of Water Northern Ireland Area Autumn Seminar which will consider sustainability and Northern Ireland's... More...
In November (3-13 November 2011), Sharon McLaughlin, Engagement Director at Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) will be cycling 400km from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) in Vietnam to Siem Ream in Cambodia in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. Please... More...
IGEM, an internationally recognised and learned membership organisation has demonstrated its commitment to continuous professional development by hosting a range of technical seminars for the remainder of 2011. The Institution recognises the importance... More...
The CfA, the Government recognised Apprenticeship issuing authority responsible for business skills, are interested in the views of employers and stakeholders on the potential demand for Higher Apprenticeships in Human Resources and Project Management. Proposed... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) has launched Scotland's first-ever Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship (MA) in the energy and utility sector. The MA is specific to the water industry, which has a proven track record of planning, developing and... More...
Tony Wray (Chief Executive, Severn Trent Water) will host this year's Midlands Innovations Showcase which will see new innovative processes, ideas and technologies for the water and / or environmental sector showcased at the Severn Trent Centre in... More...
The August edition of EUpdate has been published. This month's edition of EUpdate contains information on: EU Skills runs first Workforce Planning Model webinar Over 88,000 jobs in wind and marine energy industries by 2021 Skills Academy &... More...
Skills Development Scotland has launched the Low Carbon Skills Fund, which gives Scottish businesses with up to 250 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £12,500 towards employee training costs. It: provides funding for up to 25 episodes... More...
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) have launched Flexible Training Opportunities to give Scottish businesses with up to 150 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £5,000 towards employee training costs. Enhancing employees' skills will bring... More...
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is supporting the work of Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) in Scotland by running the first Scottish Apprenticeship Week during September (5 - 9 September). Its aim is to encourage more employers to take on Apprentices. SDS... More...
The Institute of Water is offering young professionals from the water industry a superb CPD opportunity to take centre stage alongside some exceptional speakers at its Annual Conference. The Conference entitled '2012 - Changing the Industry for a... More...
Gas Safety Week will focus on encouraging people to take positive steps to making sure their home is Gas Safe. The theme of the week is to take care and be Gas Safe. The week will highlight to home owners the importance of taking care of their gas... More...
The Eastern Area of the Institute of Water has issued a response to the Independent Forestry Panel's call for views on the future of forests and woodlands in England. The Independent Forestry Panel was established earlier this year by the Secretary... More...
Delegates at this year's Institute of Water Scottish Area Autumn Seminar will hear about the Scottish First Minister's plans for Scotland to become a Hydro Nation. A consultation on proposals for Scottish Water to develop its commercial activities... More...
Thanks to everyone who joined the Workforce Planning Model webinar yesterday (Wednesday 20 July 2011). We hope you found the Webinar a useful opportunity to learn more about our Workforce Planning Model and hear from an employer who has benefitted... More...
Following the first round of applications to the £50m Growth and Innovation Fund, innovative proposals to deliver world class training in seven leading industries have been selected for further development. Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills)... More...
On 6 April 2011, the provisions in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act were enacted which affect the certification of Apprentices in England. The regulations that underpin the ASCL Act instruct certificating authorities... More...
Energy & Utility Skills and the National Skills Academy for Power would like to invite employers in the energy and utilities industries to participate in a 'Webinar' (an online, web based seminar) on the 'Workforce Planning Model', taking place... More...
The Institute of Water is pleased to announce that Roger Harrington has joined its Board of Directors with immediate effect. The Institute is the only professional body that is solely dedicated to supporting the careers of people working in the... More...
Report shows five-fold employment growth in wind, wave and tidal sector in next ten years - if right policies in place. Skills shortages must be addressed to ensure well-qualified staff can fill gaps. Government and industry urged to ramp up... More...
EU Skills publish new water Apprenticeships to be used in England and Wales from 1 August 2011. Following accreditation of Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) qualifications in the water industry by CABWI and Edexcel, EU Skills has issued a... More...
The Statistical First Release (SFR), published by the National Data Service, on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has confirmed there are now 170 individuals registered on the Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource... More...
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Norfolk, Suffolk East Sussex, Essex and Kent, is working with local authorities across those five counties to bid for up to £5 million from the Regional Growth Fund to support small businesses wishing to... More...
EUSR was included as part of a research project commissioned by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Construction Skills 2011. The concluding report on 'Routes into Competence' published in May identified that there were 45 schemes with over 300... More...
Over the coming months, we would like our readers to feedback on Skillsfocus magazine. Your comments will help us make sure Skillsfocus is a useful publication that you value in your role. The Skillsfocus magazine reaches an audience of over 3,000... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) and the National Skills Academy for Power (the Skills Academy) would like to congratulate the following employers in the energy and utilities sector who have been awarded by her Majesty The Queen in her latest... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills), in partnership with three other Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) have submitted a proposal for the Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) programme. Intelligent Energy Europe is part of the European Union's (EU's)... More...
If you have ambitious plans to grow, whether you're starting up or have been in business for a while, however many people you have working for you - you need to ensure that they are fully engaged with your plans. You need to ensure that you have the... More...
The National Skills Academy for Power is working with 'The Renewable Energy Exchange Network', a collaborative online forum to discuss issues impacting on Off-Shore wind. There are numerous on-line web conferences each month and The Skills Academy... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) and the National Skills Academy for Power (the Skills Academy) are currently bidding for the Growth Innovation Fund (GIF) and are looking for employers to support the Talent Bank proposal. Talent Bank is an... More...
As you may be aware Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) submitted a funding bid for the Employer Investment Fund (EIF), for a Women & Work continuation project, in May 2011. The EIF has been established by the UK Commission for Employment... More...
The roll out of smart meters across the UK is a key part of the Government's programme and will involve the replacement of around 53 million gas and electricity meters. Implementation dates have been published with full regime readiness planned for... More...
A two-day Conference in Templepatrick looked at the lessons to be learned from the unprecedented freeze/thaw over the Christmas period last year in Northern Ireland. It attracted stakeholders from across the water sector in both Northern Ireland and... More...
A West Midlands business has donated five recycled PCs to a Chester School. Solihull-based Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills), the parent company of the National Skills Academy for Power recently undertook an upgrade of its computer equipment... More...
The May edition of EUpdate, featuring all the latest news and information in the energy and utilities industries is now available. This month's edition includes information on: New Apprenticeships for England and Wales Skillsfocus Magazine... More...
In response to the proposals set out in the Prospectus for the Smart Metering programme, the Government has reconfirmed its commitment to the rollout of electricity and gas smart meters to all homes and small businesses in Great Britain between 2014-2019... More...
Careers prospects for engineers in the water industry are being boosted by an offer of free professional review to gain Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech) status. The Institute of Water, the... More...
The fifth National Apprenticeship Week will take place from Monday 6 to Friday 10 February 2012.Apprenticeship Week, run by the National Apprenticeship Service has grown from strength to strength and 2011 was yet another record breaking year with hundreds... More...
The Institute of Water is pleased to announce that Nick Ellins will be installed as President at its Annual Conference in Swansea next month. Nick has more than 25 years experience in the water industry, covering EU and UK water policy and regulation,... More...
CFE, the research and consultancy specialists in employment and skills have published 'The Road Less Travelled', which highlights the experiences of 18 employers that support the progression of Advanced Apprentices to Higher Education.Currently, very... More...
Cylch, the Wales Recycling Network has become the first organisation in Wales to recruit Apprentices onto the Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management - the first-ever Apprenticeship dedicated to the waste management and recycling industry.Energy... More...
Eight learners have become the first in the UK to start an Apprenticeship in Sustainable Resource Management - the first-ever Apprenticeship dedicated to the waste management and recycling industry.Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills), the Sector... More...
In March 2011, Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) was invited by the Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning to become the Issuing Authority for English Apprenticeship frameworks in the energy and utilities sector.... More...
EU Skills formalised its commitment to gender equality by signing the UKRC's CEO Charter. It is the latest organisation to pledge its support to challenge the under-representation of women in the gas, power, waste management and water sectors. The... More...
EU Skills publish new Apprenticeships to be used in England and Wales from 6 April 2011. In response the Government's Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England/ Wales (SASE/ W), Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) conducted a full... More...
Fulfilling a vital public health role each dayA major conference being held in Swansea this year will showcase the vital public health role that the water sector fulfils each day.The Institute of Water's conference, 'For the Health of the Nation: securing,... More...
The January edition of EUpdate, featuring all the latest news and information in the energy and utilities industries is now available.> January EUpdate 2011 - Gain up to £650 to upskill women in your workforce More...
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has launched its Apprenticeship Awards 2011. Now in their eighth year, the annual competition celebrates the success of the top Apprentices and Apprenticeship employers in England.If your organisation is a top... More...
National Apprenticeship Week 2011 will take place from Monday 7 to Friday 11 February 2011.Apprenticeship Week is the week when all eyes are on Apprenticeships and it's all about raising the profile of Apprenticeships amongst employers, learners, parents,... More...
Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) has published the UK Waste Management and Recycling Industry 2010 Labour Market Investigation, to provide a comprehensive assessment of the UK waste management and recycling industry, both currently and into the... More...