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Enhancing Skills for the Future of the Local Energy Sector in Suffolk

On January 12, 2010, the Suffolk Collaborative launched the "Energy Challenge," emphasizing the vital role of skills in the local energy sector, including oil, gas, nuclear, and renewables. Aimed at addressing the projected 12,000 new jobs in the East of England, the initiative seeks to promote training through partnerships with colleges and industry leaders. The focus is on technical competencies, project management, and leadership skills essential for roles in engineering, maintenance, and customer service. The Energy Skills Foundation Programme offers an organized training path with guaranteed job trials.

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Enhancing Skills for the Future of the Local Energy Sector in Suffolk

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  1. Suffolk Collaborative“Energy Challenge” 12 January 2010

  2. The importance of skills to the local energy sector

  3. The Energy Sector • Oil & Gas • Nuclear • Renewables (Macro & Micro) Provides Electricity, Heat & Power

  4. Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) • Cogent • Semta • EU Skills • Summit Skills • Lantra

  5. Link Sectors • Marine • Offshore • Construction • Engineering • Business Services

  6. Jobs In Energy Sector • Civil & Electrical Engineers • Planning, Project & Quality Control • Operations & Maintenance • IT & Communications Professionals • R & D • Technicians: I & C, Mech, Elec, Process

  7. Skills Required Now • Technical • Customer Service • Health & Safety (Specialist) • Management Current estimated jobs in EoE 20,000+

  8. Skills for the Future • Understanding of new technologies and their application • Management of self and others • Leadership Estimated new jobs in EoE 12,000+

  9. Sustainable Energy Centre Partners: Lowestoft College, Bedford College, Prospects College, Renewables East, Summit Skills, Consign (Construction Skills Solutions)

  10. Recognised Qualifications Minimum Level 3 • National Certificates/Diplomas in Engineering • HNC/D in Engineering • 14-19 Engineering Diplomas • Apprenticeships • FDs in Engineering • NVQs including higher levels

  11. Over half of graduates into Energy Industries from STEM Subjects

  12. Examples of specialisms offered by Lowestoft College Engineering, Maritime & Offshore Sustainable Energy Centre (New Era) Energy Skills Foundation Programme

  13. Energy Skills Foundation Programme Pilot project – Sept. 2009 start, recruited 15 candidates 10 month structured industry led training: Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Fab & Weld Sector awareness (Renewables, Oil & Gas, Nuclear) Projects based on energy site visits (Sizewell B, Bacton, Seajacks Installation Vessel) Guaranteed 6 month work trials on completion Partners: Employers, ECITB, COGENT, Skills for Energy

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