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UK energy worker skills passport scheme launches in pilot phase
29/1/2025
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Promoted frequently by industry last year, a pilot version of the UK Energy Skills Passport launched last week.
The Energy Skills Passport aims to enable workers to identify which qualifications, such as technical and safety standards, are needed for specific roles in oil and gas and offshore wind, as well as mapping out potential future career pathways within the energy sector.
In advance of a full version launching later in 2025, users can create personal accounts listing their qualifications, and then select from a limited number of offshore wind roles, such as turbine maintenance technician. The tool will provide details of the training or additional certifications needed to fulfil these specific roles. As part of the next phase, it is intended that more roles will be added to encompass the wide range of jobs available across the energy industry.
The site uses a third-party system called ‘Vantage’ to automatically synchronise verified training, certification and competency records. Users can share their profile, with its verified skills and qualifications, with potential employers via a secure link.
The scheme was launched jointly by trade bodies Offshore Energies UK, RenewablesUK and with support of the UK and Scottish governments.
RenewableUK’s Executive Director of Offshore Wind Jane Cooper says: ‘To grow our world-class industry as fast as possible, we need the valuable experience that oil and gas workers can bring.’
Offshore Energies UK’s Director of Supply Chain & People, Katy Heidenreich comments: ‘The UK’s offshore energy workforce has a proud heritage and continues to have high value jobs in oil and gas, which support a broad range of skills from engineering and construction to legal and commercial expertise. These skills are essential for the homegrown oil and gas the UK needs for decades to come together with the expansion in energy production we’ll need in future. This passport is all about helping people working in this industry to make informed decisions about their jobs and future.’
Steve Nicol, Executive President of Operations at Wood and OEUK Supply Chain Champion adds: ‘The launch of the Energy Skills Passport marks a further positive step towards the energy skills transition... By removing duplication of training standards and identifying which qualifications are required for specific roles, it will not only drive cost reductions, but it will ensure consistency across health and safety practices.’
