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One of our long-standing priorities is to empower the next generation and promote the energy industry as an exciting career proposition. #OPITO and My Energy Future work with a number of expert partners to deliver effective initiatives that introduce young people to STEM activities, including Learning Lab: Powering The Future. Watch the Learning Lab: Powering the Future video which showcases the impact of this initiative, and hear from our partners and Faye Sherriffs about why it is so important that we support the next generation to highlight the important part they can play in our industry. Aberdeen Science Centre, Dundee Science Centre, Glasgow Science Centre, Skills Academy #STEM #LearningLab #FutureCareers

Recently, we changed policy to allow OPITO-approved training centres to deliver Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) as a standalone course.  Our Director of Products and Services, Ewen Hay, explains the significance of this decision, and how it aligns with the wider energy industry needs and demands 👇  #OPITO #HUET #OffshoreSafety #EnergyIndustry #HelicopterUnderWaterEscapeTraining

We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Rachael Wilson and Tayler Holman from Quality Assurance Supports to Trainee Quality Assurance Specialists. 🎉 In their new Trainee Quality Assurance Specialist roles, Rachael and Tayler will use their solid foundation of OPITO's quality assurance processes to work closely with approved centres to maintain the highest standards during remote and site visits. They will engage in an extensive training programme including shadowing experienced QA Specialists, participating in workshops and attending relevant courses. This multifaceted approach ensures they gain the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. 👏 Join us in congratulating Rachael and Tayler on this well-deserved achievement! Here's to new challenges and even greater success ahead! #OPITO #QualityAssurance #TeamSuccess

Introducing our new video series… Empowering People 📣 In May 2022, OPITO published the ‘Integrated People & Skills Strategy’ with support from Energy Skills Alliance members and the broader energy industry. This strategy clearly sets out how the oil and gas sector, and specifically its workforce, will be impacted and affected by the energy transition as we strive to develop cleaner and more secure domestic energy production. Ensuring that skills and capabilities can be redeployed to benefit the UK’s decarbonisation efforts is a key component to realising the energy transition. Now, two years on, we are delighted to share some of the key initiatives OPITO is undertaking to support a safe and skilled energy workforce, via our four-part video series ‘Empowering People’. In our first episode, Michael Love, MBA and Stephen Marcos Jones provide an introduction 👇 Stayed tuned for Episode 2 ‘Meeting Future Skills Demand, next week… #OPITO #EmpoweringPeople  

Podcast 🎙️ Ewen Hay and Faye Sherriffs talk to Energy Voice about our recent policy change that allows OPITO-approved centres to offer Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) as a standalone course. They explain how this change reflects OPITO's commitment to evolving standards in response to global industry demands and growth. Additionally, they share their experiences undertaking the BOSIET training for the first time! Click here to listen > https://bit.ly/4d2KooT #OPITO #Podcast #Energy #EnergyVoice

The introduction of the Great British Energy Bill, and announcement of a partnership between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate, will drive investment and development activity across the energy industry in the UK. Key to delivering the goals of energy diversity and security will be a multi-disciplinary and skilled workforce. OPITO’s manifesto: Empowering Tomorrow, outlines six key asks of the UK Government that are critical to ensure national skills alignment, adequate social mobility, and fulfilment of the Great British Energy ambition. Learn more in our manifesto here ➡ https://lnkd.in/ejZxuJEP #OPITO #SkillsDevelopment #Manifesto

OPITO’s Skills Manifesto: Empowering Tomorrow details six key asks that the new UK Government must support and action if the UK wishes to maintain its leadership in net-zero energy.   The role of a multi-disciplinary workforce cannot be understated and will be key in unlocking project potential, supporting energy security, and ensuring industry stability.   Read more about OPITO's six key asks in our manifesto here: https://lnkd.in/ejZxuJEP

Richard Roberts and Sridaran Sabapathy from our Strategic Partnerships team recently met with key stakeholders in Brunei. We are proud that OPITO’s standards are at the heart of Brunei’s offshore HSE framework and we value the opportunities to collaborate with our network of approved centres in the region. OPITO provide a range of services designed to support workforce safety and skills development globally. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with our key partners in the region to ensure a safe, skilled and competent workforce.   Find out more about OPITO here - https://lnkd.in/eC8V7HKs   #OPITO #workforcedevelopment #energy 

OPITO is excited to join OGV Group’s live webinar this Thursday to discuss the critical theme of 'Skills and Training' in the energy sector.  Our Global Qualifications Manager, Mike Farrall MSc, MCIPD, will be sharing insights on OPITO Qualifications and Open Learning, alongside other industry experts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage—register now at https://bit.ly/4ffwdhs #OPITO #OGVLive #SkillsandTraining #EnergySkills #OGV Daniel Hyland

The OPITO Schools Hydrogen Project came to a very happy conclusion, this week at CROMER ACADEMY TRUST, who magically managed to squeeze in an assembly during an already action-packed final week of term. The assembly was the culmination of a competition we organised, with Kate Finlay, across a number of schools from the Inspiration Trust. Students were tasked with creating a model of how they could recycle greywater, on their school premises, for hydrogen production. The projects were presented on the OPITO stand at EEEGR (East of England Energy Group)'s SNS conference, in May, when we were grateful for feedback from industry partners. The assembly this week kicked off with a quick overview of the energy industry and the competition. Then the student team, supported by John Nutt (Curriculum Lead for D&T and Sustainability Lead), showed their project to their peers, focusing on how and why they came up with their innovative idea to filter the water through their school's astro pitch. All of the projects were fantastic . We were impressed by the range of different approaches taken by the schools, the transferrable skills demonstrated by the students in working together on their projects, and the confidence they displayed when engaging with employers at SNS. There is definitely potential for the practical real-life application of some of their ideas at their schools! However, on Monday, we revealed that the Cromer Academy team were our overall winners of the competition and the recipient's of OPITO's generous prize of £5K. This is to be spent on resources for the D&T Department, to enhance STEM teaching and learning, and we can't wait to learn what they put in their shopping trolley! Students were also given a certificate and a goody bag which included a copy of Yasmin Ali’s book, ‘Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures into Sustainable Energy’. This has been an incredible project and we hope to do more of this in the next academic year. In the meantime, thank you to all of the teachers who supported students on this competition and well done to all of the students who took part. You were brilliant! Karen Freeman, Kevin Keable, Louisa Lay, Kirsten Hume, Faye Sherriffs, Michael Love, MBA, Sophie Skipp