New apprenticeship standard boosts heat network capability on the path to net zero

Heat networks are expected to play a central role in decarbonising heat in homes, public buildings and industry. As demand increases, so does the need for technicians with the right safety critical and technical skills. The Heat Network Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, now approved for delivery in England, represents an important step toward developing the skilled … Read more

A Decade Since England’s First Apprenticeship End Point Assessment:  A Defining Sector Milestone.

Ten years ago, Energy & Environment Awards (formerly EUIAS) delivered England’s first ever End-point Assessment of the newly introduced Apprenticeships Standards as a result of the reforms from the Richard Review. This milestone marked a turning point in England’s apprenticeship system, demonstrating how employer‑designed apprenticeship standards would strengthen national capability in critical infrastructure and set a new benchmark for quality and trust in apprenticeship outcomes.  In 2016, 16 apprentices at UK Power Networks became … Read more

Live Webinar: Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician.

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Thursday 22 January, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Energy & Environment Awards is now delivering End-Point Assessment (EPA) for the new Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard.  Join our webinar to learn how we can help you navigate this new standard with confidence, supporting your staff, learners, and employer partners through a robust and fair assessment journey.  What … Read more

Workforce Mobility in Water Network Construction

The EUIAS Level 2 NCO Diploma for Water and Gas offers the potential for recognition of existing knowledge, understanding and skills, with specific guidance in assessing the training required available.  As a result, experienced individuals may not need to complete the full training to complete the full assessment for their NCO qualification.

Christmas Closures

Energy & Utilities Independent Assessment Service would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Below is a reminder of our Christmas closure dates. Our main office will close for Christmas from 12:30pm on Friday 22 December 2023 and will reopen at 8:00am on  Tuesday 2 … Read more

Organisation Training

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We will be carrying out Organisation Training on Wednesday 29th March between 10:00 and 17:00. Please be advised that during this time the EUIAS Support team will be unable to respond to calls and emails