ESN poised to launch ‘single source of truth’ for electrification skills

Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and delivered by Coventry University, the Electrification Skills Network (ESN) is set to launch the UK’s first Framework for a sector that could create over 100,000 jobs by 2025.

Knowledge and real-world experience garnered from academic partners, training providers, accrediting bodies and employers has been channelled into the ongoing development of an interactive website, which will house the Framework and outline a common set of skills to support the development of job roles and specifications for high quality electrification training and qualifications.

In a statement, Deepak Farmah, director of ERS Hub and C-ALPS at Coventry University, said: “What we are trying to do with ESN is create a comprehensive electrification skills reference point to support the sector’s growth. It will be completely neutral and the Framework we will shortly be launching will help standardise qualifications and accreditations and create agreed pathways that people can follow to secure employment.”