Utilities

This one-day course covers the basics of bituminous pavements for those new to the industry. It builds key knowledge and confidence to support site inspections and minimise errors. Through practical examples and exercises, participants learn about materials, processes, testing, and inspection needed for durable, high-quality pavements. The course also introduces Series 700 of the Specification for Highway Works, giving insight into the standards that guide site practice.

This three-day Advanced Wastewater Treatment Training course provides a comprehensive overview of sewage, wastewater, and industrial effluent treatment. Participants will learn about plant design and the latest technological advancements in the field. Suitable for intermediate-level staff from various industries, the course covers topics such as wastewater characteristics, conventional treatment plant design, troubleshooting, and newer treatment technologies. Attendees will gain insights into processes like sludge treatment, membrane technologies, and industrial effluent treatment.

This course covers key topics in chemical and process engineering, including process design, design deliverables, hydraulic design calculations, and process safety. It also includes group exercises on mass balance, process design, troubleshooting, HAZOP, and cost estimation.

This course will enable the participants to understand the unique problems associated with process plant commissioning and how to establish a basis for anticipating and minimising the effects of these problems.

The Offshore Wind Turbine Training course focuses on the design and analysis of wind turbine substructures to reduce costs in offshore wind projects. It covers topics such as mono pile and piled jackets design, soil-pile interaction, and dynamic responses. The course also highlights differences between wind turbine and substation substructures. Expert lecturers provide insights into offshore foundation design and loads analysis methodologies. The training is offered in various locations in the UK and internationally.

The Sustainable Urban Highway Drainage Training course introduces Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) to manage surface water run-off in urban environments sustainably. It aims to educate highway engineers on the principles and techniques of SUDS, emphasizing the importance of water quality, flooding prevention, and habitat enhancement. The course covers topics such as integrated drainage, SUDS concepts, hydrological criteria, climate change impacts, and legal obligations. Suitable for construction professionals, the training provides insights into sustainable road drainage design and maintenance.

This one-day course, developed in consultation with the water industry, covers essential health and safety topics. It includes seven core modules and six specific to the water industry, focusing on areas such as legal responsibilities, hazard identification, personal protective equipment, environmental impact, incident procedures, equipment safety, and industry-specific health issues. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to work safely in the water industry.

This one-day course, developed in consultation with the gas industry, covers seven core modules and five specific to the gas industry. It focuses on health and safety regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, and environmental impact. The course is delivered by trainers approved by Energy & Utility Skills and is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills relevant to the gas industry.