Training

Background

A Big 5 Energy Supplier needed a specialist training centre located in the north of the country to upskill their current metering engineers into fully qualified Renewable Energy Engineers. The intensive six-week program covered 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Test & Inspect, Solar PV, EV Charging and Energy Storage Systems—equipping engineers with the skills needed for the growing renewable sector.

Challenges

Training engineers with limited or no experience in renewables within a tight timeframe.
Adapting the course to accommodate varied skill levels while ensuring all trainees reached a safe and competent working standard.
Balancing theory-based learning with hands-on practical training to prepare engineers for real-world fieldwork.

Solution

Our expert instructors designed a blended training approach, combining classroom-based learning with practical workshops in our state-of-the-art facility. The program was tailored to individual skill levels, ensuring all candidates gained technical competence, confidence and industry-recognised qualifications.

Benefits/Outcome

The success of the initial program led to the supplier enrolling their Southern metering engineers, resulting in a total of 30 newly qualified Renewable Energy Engineers in just 12 weeks.
The company could bring forward their project targets by two months, accelerating their transition to a skilled renewable workforce.

Endorsement

“Group courses such as these with a high number of candidates at different skill levels show how the training centre can adapt, alter and work to meet the needs of each individual candidate, working with them to deliver training at a constant high standard and improving a candidate’s working career. Whether the candidate is highly skilled carrying out retest to renew qualifications or an unskilled candidate looking to become highly skilled, we will work together and develop training to best suit the situation.”
– Martin Olsen, Training Instructor