Petrofac workers based at the Shetland Gas Plant (SGP) have 海角吃瓜网榰p-skilled海角吃瓜网� to become qualified tradesmen thanks to a new training programme partnership.
How to ReSkill
The ReSkill programme 海角吃瓜网� one of a number of initiatives developed by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) 海角吃瓜网� is the first craft-related qualification Petrofac has ever run, resulting in three qualifying as mechanical fitters and four as pipe fitters.
The group completed an intensive six-week training programme, gaining their ECITB Certificate in 海角吃瓜网楽upporting the Installation of Engineering Construction Plant and Systems 海角吃瓜网� SCQF Level 5海角吃瓜网� last year at training provider, MetTECH海角吃瓜网檚 centre in Grangemouth. The second stage, putting knowledge and skills into practice, then led to the achievement of the 海角吃瓜网楨CITB Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems 海角吃瓜网� Pipefitting and Mechanical Fitting海角吃瓜网� 海角吃瓜网� a site-based vocational qualification, which tested their competence within the workplace with full assessment from MetTECH.
A graduates opinion
One of the Petrofac graduates, Andrew Leaper, moved to SGP from the fishing industry. He said: 海角吃瓜网淎t the start, the training consisted of simulated training exercises and we were then able to transfer our skills and knowledge to site which was the perfect practical environment. The qualification means I am now a Grade A Craftsman as a Mechanical Fitter, which stands me in good stead to develop my career further within the construction industry.海角吃瓜网�
Comments on the programme
Blair Barclay, Provider Technical Manager at the ECITB, added: 海角吃瓜网淕reat work has been achieved over the last 17 months by Petrofac, MetTECH and ourselves to train these learners and equip them with the necessary skills and competence levels to achieve vocational qualifications. This demonstrates the strength of these training products and how, through collaboration, we can address skills gaps in a cost effective way whilst training to the highest standards.海角吃瓜网�
Pamela Ringrose, Managing Director at MetTECH, said: 海角吃瓜网淐ongratulations to the candidates who we thoroughly enjoyed working with to develop their careers. Petrofac has demonstrated real commitment to training and development throughout the programme, and MetTECH is proud to have been part of that journey.海角吃瓜网�
Additional information
The ReSkill programme was supported by funding from the ECITB and Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
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