Energy & Utility Skills has launched a new scheme to standardise the training received by operators of abrasive wheel equipment in the UK. The Abrasive Wheels standard is designed to support the safety of individuals working with rotary grinding and cutting equipment, often used to shape materials such as metal or concrete. According to HSE, … Read more
A progress report two years into the sector’s Workforce Renewal and Skills Strategy 2020-2025, celebrates successes and announces a focused approach to driving change. A report published today details the successes achieved by the 30 employer organisations that form the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership (EUSP) chaired by Michael Lewis, Chief Executive of E.ON. These … Read more
We have been working to amend the Quality Framework in line with the increase of remote delivery and assessments. We have mapped all 17 criteria into a new format with an improved written guide that supplements the audit and approvals process. This will not effect anything that our Approved Providers currently do as it includes … Read more
Over the next 12-18 months we are undertaking a full review of the whole SHEA scheme suite – SHEA Core, SHEA Cross-Country Pipelines (CCP), SHEA Drains & Sewers, SHEA Gas, SHEA Power, SHEA Telecommunications, SHEA Water and SHEA Waste/Switch. We will be reviewing the SHEA content and materials, to ensure they are still relevant to … Read more
The change reduces plastic use, increases security, and speeds up the checking of registrations From today [Monday 14 February], all new EUSR registrations will be issued with a virtual card instead of a plastic card. Phil Beach CBE, Chief Executive of Energy & Utility Skills, said: “We’re proud to announce the launch of our new … Read more
We are undertaking our Annual Review of all SHEA Programmes. Where we review all feedback received over the last year, with the aim of making any necessary amendments or improvements. The review will also include a survey and analysing the performance of the SHEA F2F full day assessment questions. The SHEA SurveyWe are conducting a … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is pleased to announce the launch of its new instructor training standard for Approved PLUS Providers The launch of the new Plant for Utilities (PLUS) Instructor Training Standard means Approved PLUS Providers can now produce their own plant instructor training programmes, or have their existing programmes approved by Energy & Utility … Read more
EUSR support will close for Christmas 5:00pm on Thursday 23 December 2021 and will reopen at 8:00am on Tuesday 4 January 2022. The online register search will remain available 24/7 during this period. Additional information: Any batches submitted before 12:00pm on Tuesday 21 December will be processed and cards will be printed before Christmas. Any batches submitted after this time will … Read more
From February 2022, virtual cards will begin to replace current Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) Cards From February, individuals gaining a new EUSR registration will be issued with a virtual card. A physical smart card can also be requested if needed. To access their virtual card, a newly registered individual will be sent a … Read more
