Energy skills passport secures backing from industry
UK energy industry leaders have agreed a roadmap for a prototype energy skills passport allowing cross-sector recognition of relevant knowledge.
Both the North Sea Transition Deal and Offshore Wind Sector Deal struck between industry and the UK Government promised recognition of skills.
The new passport will show both workers and employers how skills and qualifications can be recognised across sectors such as oil and gas and offshore wind, allowing workers to move smoothly around all parts of the energy mix.
A cross-sector partnership comprising Offshore Energies UK, RenewableUK, OPITO, Global Wind Organisation (GWO), and representatives from oil and gas and offshore wind energy sector employers, alongside government, trade unions, trade and skills bodies, have contributed expertise to the skills passport project.
The focus is on alignment of technical qualifications and mapping safety standards, as well as a mechanism for employers and employees to understand recognised standards.
Further refinements, including user-testing of the new mechanism, will take place this year before a final version is made freely available later this year.
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