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UK Power Networks

Training & Skills for the future

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Purpose:

• UK Power Networks approach to Technical Training

• Apprenticeships

• Challenges facing the industry

• Innovation into Training

• National Skills

“With a name like yours you might just have a

bright future”

Welcome to Technical Training & Assurance

London

RisbyBury St Edmunds

Sundridge

Frant

Technical Training are based over 4 training centres

We spent over £10 million in 2018 providing upskilling and refresher courses

TT core staff = 72 (with 100 in-business trainers/assessors)

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UKPN Training delivers over 1350 courses

This includes 340 Technical Training courses

Which is an average of 6.6 days per employee

41,200 training days delivered in 2018

Attendance rate was 96% Although missed courses cost - £200K

We refreshed 5,400 delegates in Safety, Crafts and Operational skills

18,000 delegates completed upskilling courses

40 contracts with external training providers

Such as mobile confined space and specialist plant training

We deliver 30% of training to local sites

Operational Training

We completed 1500 Operational and Craft Assessments on staff and contractors

Such as HV & LV Switching, AP/SAP, 11kV Hot Glove & Protection testing

Our course pass rate is 97.8%

We use Live training networks for both Low Voltage and High Voltage working

Craft TrainingJointing, Fitting and Overhead Line Skills

But we have to adapt to situations! Every craftsman is now assessed on polarity

testing annually

Normally a 3 year refresher period for all skills – Safety, Crafts, Operational

Refresher Training

Facilities for in-house and third partiespractical trade tests.

Plus 1300 engineering audits, including 700 new substation installations.

We also completed 1500 operational and craft audits in 2018

Practical Assessments

“A safe, well-skilled and motivated workforce starts with great training. The safety of our employees, our customers and general public stems from our people benefiting from

being the best in class training and feeling equipped, confident and supported in the jobs that they do”.

D.Sparks 01.08.2018

UK Power Networks spend over £4 million on

apprentices per annum

98 Craft Apprentices 40 per annum

Jointers, Fitters and Overhead lines a mix of; Foundation 36 monthsExperienced 24 months

17 in the Engineering Development programme

12 per annum - Now moved to Higher Apprenticeships - 30

months

UK Power Networks became a training

employer-provider in 2017

Recent OFSTED VisitLeadership Significant ProgressHigh-quality training Significant ProgressSafeguarding and PREVENT Significant Progress

Core Skills &

Knowledge

Technical Skills &

Knowledge

ExtendedExperiential

Learning

Advanced Technical

Skills

• Safety Instruction is embedded.

• Industry served qualified instructors & assessors.

• Tools & Personal Protective Equipment.

• Theory & Practical assessments• Extensive training workshops• Pastoral Care• Occupational Health

Our Expectations

Higher Apprenticeships for• Protection Engineers• EHV/Power Engineers• Control Engineers• Electrical Design

• Leadership and Management.

• Groundworks• Craft Attendants'.

Skills Challenge for the Future

Training challenges for the next generation

Innovation - New Skills• New Equipment• New Technology’s

Power Electronics• Transition from DNO to DSO

Governmental/Regulatory Changes• OFGEM – RIIO2 outcomes• Change in the funding rules• Loss of Apprentice Levy returns• Re-Nationalisation

People• Organisational Workforce Resilience • Instructors with the right skill set.

Old skills are still requiredRetention of Corporate memory

• Attracting people into Engineering• Lack of hand skills (Tools)• Learning methods

We don’t know what we don’t know!!!

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• Virtual Reality films into training courses.

• Introduce Interactive VR (initially for PILC).

• Trailing Video Assessments (Apprentice portfolios and Competency Assessments).

• Reinvigorate e-Learning.

• Introduce Virtual Classrooms and a training material reference library.

• Reinvigorate PowerPoint presentations using data loggers etc.

• Automate Kirkpatrick Evaluation.

National Skills Academy for Power - Competency Accord: The Power Skills SchemeChair – D.Sparks UK Power Networks

What is the Power Skills Scheme?

Designed to establish good practice across Transmission & Distribution Network Operators, the scheme sets common standards for the training and assessment of core skills, reducing the need to duplicate training as individuals move between sites or employers.

The Power Skills Scheme covers core technical (craft) competencies, which can be transferrable between Network Operators, and includes ongoing quality assurance from the National Skills Academy for Power.

Network Operator will determine the extent of any checks it will complete before allowing a person to work on its behalf. Core technical (craft) competencies achieved via the scheme won’t need to be revisited, reducing training time and duplication of effort.

How does the Power Skills Scheme benefit the power industry?

Raises standards in training Provides a common assessment standard Saves cost through the reduction of duplicate training Saves time – for both the individual and the employer Establishes a truly flexible workforce that can move easily around the industry

New ApprenticeApprenticeship Route

For individuals undertaking the Power Network Craftsperson apprenticeship

Skills Training NSAP Approved Provider

and Programme

Power Skills Scheme Registrationon EUSR

Network Authorisation

Practical Assessment Against Scheme StandardsNSAP Approved Assessor from an NSAP Approved Provider

Network Familiarisation Network Specific Training on Connections, Cables, Safety Policy, etc.

New WorkerApproved Programme Route

For workers new to the sector or requiring training prior to assessment

Experienced WorkerAssessment Only Route

For competent, H&S trained workersonly requiring assessment

Competent CraftspersonGrandfather Rights Route

For experienced, competent, H&S trained, Network authorised workers

Competency DeclarationNSAP Approved Nominating Officer

MappingWorkers Knowledge and Skills

to Scheme StandardsApprenticeship

Programme

Routes to Power Skills Scheme Registration

This route is only open until the end of September 2021

Review of Evidence MatrixNSAP Approved Nominating Officer

To renew a registration (6 years) a workers

competence must be assessed – irrespective of the initial route to

registration.

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Jointers

Overhead Linespersons

Sub Station Fitters

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Thank you

“Ability is nothing without opportunity”Napoleon Bonaparte

Area Managers Senior EngineersSupervisors

• UK Power Networks Designated

Finance Manager