The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has created free e-learning content for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to support a net-zero transition
Under Ofwat’s latest five-year asset management period (AMP8), water companies in Wales must cut greenhouse gas emissions to help meet Welsh net-zero targets.
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water serves roughly 1.4m homes and businesses, and is working to make net zero a reality alongside the Welsh government.
The decarbonisation resource offers foundational information
The course, titled Introduction to Decarbonising Engineering Construction, provides basic information on climate change, personal and organisational carbon footprints, and some actions being taken in the engineering construction industry to help reach net zero.
Workers will be able to work through four modules, accessed through the ECITB EXPLORE platform.
Head of energy efficiency Andrew Dixon said: “As an organisation, we’re trying to evolve while also helping our goods and services providers on their decarbonisation journeys.
“Now Ofwat has introduced a performance commitment for this current five-year regulatory period it very much puts the onus on water companies and their emissions.
“These companies offer a service in a particular niche they’re good at, but often they don’t have the big head office function with a decarbonisation team. Anything that we can do to help them on their journey and with their understanding will be really beneficial for them.
“We don’t have direct control over supply chains, partners or contractors, we just have influence, so working in partnership with the ECITB and having access to this net zero online content is definitely going to help.
“We got to trial the modules of the course and found them really useful, so knew this would be good for the wider water industry in Wales.”
ECITB standards are spreading throughout Wales
In September, ECITB qualifications were delivered for the first time at the Welsh NPTC Group of Colleges.
This consisted of three RQF qualifications in mechanical, pipefitting, and plating pathways available at Neath College, South Wales.
Specifically, the qualifications include:
- ECITB Level 2 Diploma in Supporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – mechanical fitting, pipefitting and plating
- ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Maintenance (RQF) – mechanical
- ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF) – mechanical fitting, pipefitting and plating
Mark Dacey, chief executive of the NPTC Group of Colleges, said: “This milestone is more than a first for Wales – it’s a statement of intent.
“We’re investing in people, in potential and in the future of our industry. Becoming an ECITB approved centre means we can empower individuals to grow their careers and help employers build resilient, future-ready teams. It’s a proud moment, and just the beginning of what we aim to achieve.
“This landmark approval positions NPTC Group of Colleges at the forefront of engineering construction training in Wales and we look forward to working with our partners to shape the future of the industry.
“This achievement brings exciting opportunities for individuals and employers across the region. For individuals, ECITB qualifications offer enhanced employability, clearer career progression pathways and increased confidence through the validation of their skills.
“Our employers will benefit from a more skilled and qualified workforce, improved quality and consistency, and increased competitiveness in both national and global markets. These qualifications are designed to meet the evolving demands of the industry, helping businesses stay ahead of technological and operational changes.”
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