Case Studies
A Training Tradition
A Training Tradition
From training tomorrow's jointers and linespersons to accrediting experienced personnel, the training and development provided is at the heart of EnergyNetworks' aspiration to become the UK's leading networks business.
There are two centres, one in Hoylake (Hoylake House) and one in Cumbernauld (Dealain House). Both have long traditions of providing excellent training.
For more than 50 years, Hoylake House, the former coal-fired power station on the Wirral has been a benchmark of training excellence, providing high quality knowledge and expertise for network staff and other players in the energy sector.
In conjunction with Dealain House, which serves the needs of Energy Networks personnel based in Central Scotland, Hoylake offers expertise in a range of trades.
A flick through the centre’s prospectus reveals the diversity of courses on offer.
"We understand the training needs of the networks business and industry," said Mark Sobczak, PowerLearning Business Development Manager, based in Hoylake. "Having leading brands and respected companies as continued customers underlines the training experience that PowerLearning offers," he added.
Powerlearning train a number of leading companies throughout the UK and across Europe, as well as EnergyNetworks. Recent courses have featured delegates from industry, such as Jaguar, ABB and Unilever, as well as universities from Liverpool and Manchester.The training Powerlearning offer has a range of applications geared towards empowering individuals with the knowledge and power they need to succeed. From apprentices and graduates to experienced colleagues working on the Networks, Powerlearning offers a truly unique learning experience. Hoylake and Dealain opened as two of the UK’s top training centres following the 1950s nationalisation of electricity companies within Great Britain, necessitating a need for area boards to train their own workforce.
Tens of thousands of young apprentices have been given they need to become confident professionals.
The wealth of knowledge available has caught the eye of other companies in the UK energy sector; regular classes are often arranged at Powerlearning to train workers from across the industry.
This recently included a workshop organised in conjunction with Megger to gain an overview of test and specific test procedures, including HV insulation, earth and cable and fault location testing.
"We are seen as experts by many others in what we provide, especially in areas such as high voltage system operations," said Mark.
"From local engineering firms to multi-national companies, demand continues to grow from industries and companies who are changing their working practices and enhancing their knowledge and skills."
"Safety and competency continue to be the most important areas for EnergyNetworks as a knowledge-based business," he said. "Everyone at Powerlearning is determined to play their role in ensuring these values are maintained."
For more information, visit www.sppowersystems.co.uk/powerlearning.
