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Apprenticeship Standard
Energy & Utility Skills, in collaboration with industry, training providers and trade associations including the NADC, has led the development of the new Drainage Network Operative Apprenticeship Standard. This apprenticeship has been developed at the request of industry to ensure the skilled workforce required for this critical role is available.
Drainage Network Operatives maintain sewerage systems in domestic and commercial settings and private and public drainage systems, including highways. They use various equipment and vehicles to quickly respond to and investigate drainage issues whilst adhering to operating procedures with health and safety as a priority.
Duties in the apprenticeship standard include responding to customer callouts, blockages, and flooding emergencies and performing planned maintenance; identifying obstructions using investigation techniques and locating and
identifying structural and service condition defects; clearing roots and blockages with drain rods and high-pressure water jetting and confirming blockages have been removed.
Approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) with maximum funding of £9,000 available, the Drainage Network Operative apprenticeship duration will typically be 18 months, followed by the end-point assessment. Funding will be possible when an end-point assessment organisation has obtained Ofqual recognition.
Energy & Utilities Independent Assessment Service (EUIAS) is planning to offer the end-point assessment for this apprenticeship. EUIAS is the awarding organisation for technical and safety- critical apprenticeships for energy and utilities industries, working with employers, training providers and further education colleges to provide end-point assessments for standards across the sector.
Paul Carter, Skills Engagement Manager, Energy & Utility Skills, said, “We are delighted that this apprenticeship has been approved and want to thank those who have helped make this possible. The launch of this apprenticeship standard will help to attract new talent into the industry and provide the safe, skilled and sustainable workforce required for the future.”
Employers involved in creating the standard include Energy & Utility Skills, M Group Services, The Clancy Group, Thames Water, Kier, Yorkshire Water, SES Water, OnSite, Wessex Water, Ipsum, Northumbrian Water, Lanes Group, M Group Services, 3t, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, United Utilities, Merit Skills (training & consultancy).
McElroy focuses on Australian fusion market with new website
McElroy, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic fusion equipment, has launched a website dedicated to the Australian distributors and customers.
“Australia has been a large international market for McElroy for some time,” said McElroy CEO and President Chip McElroy. “We saw the need for a localized site that would allow our partners to quickly access resources tailored to their geographical location.”
Since 1993, McElroy has served customers in Australia through partnerships with leading local distributors. McElroy works closely with distributors, contractors, and end users to promote the use of high- pressure welding standards, data loggers, and other practices that lead to faster, safer,
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and higher-quality fusion results. McElroy equipment is a staple of many industries in Australia, including mining, water infrastructure, and coal bed methane gas extraction.
“It’s an exciting time to be involved in industry and infrastructure in Australia,” McElroy said. “We’re especially happy to be able to provide another level of service for distributors and end users that allows them to further boost their efficiency and productivity.”
On this new site, users can find information about McElroy’s partner distributors in Australia, including distributors offering Certified McElroy Rental machines. To join McElroy’s distributor network, companies must demonstrate a commitment to providing the same level of service and
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support that has been a cornerstone of McElroy since its inception. Distributors understand McElroy equipment and the fusion process and are trained to provide service and support.
For that reason, customers who work with McElroy’s partner distributors can expect the highest level of technical expertise, along with a thorough understanding of how McElroy’s poly welding equipment is best for the job or jobs at hand.
Through
mcelroyfusion.com.au, users can also directly contact staff at McElroy’s Australian location, streamlining the process for purchasing, leasing, or repairing McElroy equipment. In addition, the site offers a way for users to quickly find available poly welding courses, training, and certification opportunities in Australia.
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