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technical decisions.
“We can host courses at our own offices or client office, or at an external location for equipment demonstrations like our training day. The courses can also be integrated into ongoing professional development.”
The training day demonstrations were met with enthusiasm.
Mike Russell, Engineering and Technical Manager at professional services specialist Davies Group, said: “Catalyst put on an excellent training event. Seeing these techniques in action provides a level of understanding that manuals and briefings simply can't match.”
Ciaran Knight, Home Claims Team Leader
at insurance provider RSA, said: “The demonstrations immediately clarified our understanding of investigation and repair techniques. This experience will enhance our team’s ability to guide customers effectively.”
Lauren Manning, Senior Project Co- ordinator at Quadrassist, also praised the event, saying: “It was an enlightening day. Learning about these essential services first-hand will allow us to better support our colleagues in delivering market leading claims solutions.”
Catalyst was pleased with how invited guests also saw the advantage of collaborating on skills development and working in partnership, said Brad Jackson.
He added: “We always like to build productive relationships with our clients. We were pleased that so many of the guests also stayed into the evening to celebrate our anniversary. It’s only by working together that we’ve achieved this level of success.”
Catalyst is a Homes and Property Corporate Sponsor of I Love Claims, the leading forum for claims professionals in the insurance industry.
Work with Catalyst
Catalyst is always happy to hear from contractors that want to join its supply chain. Call 0333 004 8008, email
enquiries@catalystservicesuk.com.
16,000 new recruits required by 2030
The sewerage and wastewater systems of the UK require 16,000 new recruits to maintain the critical infrastructure, at an average of 2,300 per year, according to recent Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) research Water Workforce Demand Estimates 2024-2030 released by the sector body, Energy & Utility Skills.
Ensuring the new entrants to the sector have the technical skills required for safety-critical roles in the industry requires action now. As 10,800 new roles are created and existing employees leave the industry or retire, many of the 16,000 new people needed to enter the industry’s workforce for the first time will need to gain the skills and safety awareness
required to work within the industry. Routes to access skills will vary, however for those requiring access to operational sites or working within drainage operations, opportunities exist to gain the specific technical skills and knowledge required, developed in collaboration with industry.
The Drainage Network Operative Apprenticeship was developed in 2024 with IfATE supported by Energy & Utility Skills, in collaboration with industry leaders, training providers and trade associations including the National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC). This apprenticeship ensures that operatives have the technical skills to
maintain sewerage systems, investigate drainage issues, adhere to operating procedures and meet health and safety requirements. The apprenticeship duration is typically 18 months, followed by the end-point assessment.
Employers involved in creating the Drainage Network Operative apprenticeship standard include M Group Services, The Clancy Group, Kier, United Utilities, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, SES Water, Wessex Water, Northumbrian Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, and training providers 3t and Merit Skills.
Many new recruits will require access to operational sites. The Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Drains and Sewers Scheme was developed by Energy & Utility Skills in collaboration with industry and the NADC to provide a consistent approach to health, safety and environmental awareness in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
The SHEA Drains and Sewers scheme comprises eight modules in total, with six modules from SHEA Core, relevant for all utility industries, and two modules specific to the UK Drainage and Sewerage Industry. Successfully completing training and assessment for all eight modules meets the requirements for EUSR registration, providing the access needed to operational sites, valid for three years.
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