Developing a skilled Welsh energy workforce
South Wales based RenewableUK accredited safety training provider, Safety Technology Ltd, has been selected as an official trainer for the EU Skills’ new Low Carbon Energy and Marine Power Institute.
This new initiative, developed by EU Skills Cymru and part funded by the Welsh Government, has been established with the aim of providing a gateway for the Welsh energy sector to approved quality training providers.
The new training infrastructure comes after a sector wide research exercise, undertaken by Miller Research, identified the training needs and priorities of employers within the energy sector.
A selection of trusted training providers have been chosen by EU Skills to provide a collection of fully accredited courses, stretching from Marine Safety Skills to Electrical Engineering, with Safety Technology Ltd nominated to deliver training in Work at Height safety.
The training will focus on the development of skills for the installation, commissioning and operation of energy generation sites, as well as the distribution of energy to customers.
The newly developed Low Carbon Energy and Marine Power Institute will play a huge role in developing new skills for the current and future energy workforce in Wales, enabling employers access to subsidised training and tools to help identify and fulfil their own specific training needs.
