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Research
Carrying out research into the waste management industry is a key focus for Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills), below you can find all the up-to-date research that has been completed.
If you're looking for something specific which isn't here, please email research@euskills.co.uk or contact Rob Murphy, Head of Research, on 0845 077 7054.
Latest Research
Have your say - influence the development of skills and training for the waste industry in Scotland
18 January 2012
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 Waste Scotland Business Plan (contributing to the development of a zero waste society in Scotland), it is recognised that there is a need to increase the capacity of the workforce to bring about the necessary change in the management of waste. Some skills required in the future will be different while others will need updating. This survey will help to identify these changes as well as propose a series of recommendations for the Zero Waste Skills Academy to ensure that the appropriate generic and sector specific skills are available within the sector.
> More information on the Zero Waste Scotland survey
Energy & Utility Skills Apprenticeships Evaluation - we need your views!
18 January 2012
EU Skills is evaluating the effectiveness of our Apprenticeship frameworks, measuring their success in helping employers meet their workforce and skills needs.
Feeding into the development of EU Skills' Apprenticeship Strategy, the evaluation will identify and explore opportunities to improve processes, increase take-up and develop new frameworks or pathways. It will also gather evidence to help EU Skills influence external Apprenticeship policy.
The results will feed into the development of EU Skills' Talent Bank initiative. Talent Bank aims to fulfil the latent skills demands of our industries through new training solutions and the delivery of an increased supply of skilled people into jobs.
Apprenticeships play a fundamental role in this endeavour, and the evaluation will play a key part in ensuring that the Apprenticeship frameworks are fit for purpose.
> More information on EU Skills Evaluation of Apprenticeships
Sector Skills Assessments 2010
Our 2010 Sector Skills Assessment (SSA) reports are robust and authoritative examinations of the skills needs across the UK's gas, power, waste management and water industries. They draw upon evidence from a range of recognised data sources and is combined with our own intelligence gathered through our own research, including our Workforce Planning Model, and direct engagement with employers and stakeholders across the sector.
> Sector Skills Assessments 2010
> Skills needs of the Waste Management Industry in Wales
This report presents the findings of a detailed research study into the skills, training and qualification needs of the waste management industry in Wales
