Carrying out research into the power industry is a key focus for Energy & Utility Skills, below you can find all the up to date research that has been completed.
Occuptational and Funcational Map for the Power Sector
The principle purpose of this report is to detail the processes used to develop occupational and functional maps (OFMs) for the power sector and further to present the newly devised OFMs in their final form.
Public Attitudes to the Electricity Industry and the Careers it offers
This report outlines findings from research commissioned by EU Skills into public attitudes and perceptions of the power industry and the careers it offers. The research was undertaken by BMRB, an independent research agency, and combined a quantitative baseline survey and a deliberative qualitative workshop. Overall the research aimed to explore the public's awareness and understanding of the power industry; reasons underpinning awareness and understanding; and key hooks and drivers to engagement in the power industry.
Sector Skills Agreement Research for the Electricity Industry
During 2006/07, Energy & Utility Skills has been working on its Sector Skills Agreement (SSA)which has involved many stages of research and collaboration with employers and stakeholders. Below you can find out all the main priorities from this in relation to the power industry.
Within the power industry, the following priorities have been identified for further, structured discussions with employers:
- Securing the competency of the sector's workforce, via a multi-utility approach where appropriate
- Improving the sector's profile and promoting it to potential new entrants
- Contractor engagement strategies to ensure and demonstrate workforce competency
- Influencing government policy and reducing the impact of regulatory requirements on workforce development and planning
- The production and distribution of robust sector skills intelligence
These five themes are considerably interrelated and research suggests that not only is there employer support to concentrate on these important issues, there is also acknowledgement of the need for rigorous scrutiny before proceeding towards the major SSA proposal developments.
For more information on our SSA please click here.
Labour Market Investigation of the UK Electricity Industry - 2004
This report presents the findings of an employment and skills study of the UK power industry completed in 2004. The study was undertaken to establish a profile of the industry's workforce and identify any skills and training issues which might be affecting the business performance of employers in the industry.
The study is structured in four main parts and provides details about;
- Employment and workforce characteristics
- Workforce skills requirements
- Recruitment difficulties and skills gaps in the existing workforce
- Training provision and qualifications
Employment and Skills Study (Electricity Training Association) - 2001
This report represents the findings of an employment and skills survey of the UK power industry carried out by the Electricity Training Association. The survey was undertaken in order to establish a profile of the industry's workforce and identify any skills and training issues which might be affecting business performance of employers on the industry.
