Recognition of Learning
To support and improve the quality of training and development throughout the energy & utility footprint, Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) has developed a structured framework to provide Recognition of learning programmes designed for use within their industries.
'The purpose of the Energy & Utility Skills Recognition Process is to provide a quality mark for use within the energy and utility sector.'
The scheme has been designed to apply to employers own "in house" provision, together with all relevant third party Learning Providers involved in the transmission and distribution of Electricity, Gas and Water or the Waste Management industry. Including: Private Learning Providers such as Further Education Colleges, Higher Education Institutions and Voluntary Organisations and Employers offering programmes or courses to their own employees and/or employees of others
| Category 1 | Learning programme(s) based on National Occupational Standards and leading to an assessment of Competence. Programmes submitted in this category must define the NOS that the programme is based upon, how the programme meets this Standard and how the competence of people undertaking the programme is assessed |
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| Category 2 | Learning programmes not linked to National Occupational Standards but leading to defined objectives |
| Category 3 | Specialist learning programmes relating to specific equipment, processes or legislation. |
The Energy & Utility Skills Recognition Process is based on the following principles:
- Inclusivity - being open to all providers of education, learning and development
- Clarity - basing judgment and evaluation on demonstrable evidence
- Transparency - having a process that is the same for everyone and having a clear audit trail
The Framework operates on the basis that each category has defined criteria that must be satisfied in order to be recognised. Organisations wishing to obtain Energy & Utility Skills Recognition make an application with a prepared submission, showing how the criteria are met. An appropriate assessment of the material submitted is then undertaken, with the outcome communicated to the applicant.
Once a programme of learning is recognised it is subject to an annual audit by Energy & Utility Skills to ensure the criteria continue to be met and that the quality of the programme is maintained and enhanced.
For programmes recognised by Energy & Utility Skills, all learners subsequently completing the programme in accordance with the specification will be eligible for registration on the Energy & Utility Skills Register.
