ESB Networks Training to collaborate on Electrical Network Operations with SETU

Collaboration opens up access to staff and vital infrastructure

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South East Technological University (SETU) and ESB Networks Training have announced plans for a training programme in Electrical Network Operations.

Under the programme, participants will be registered as SETU students.

Anne Meaney, SETU’s Head of Extended Campus, added: “Our upskilling programme will be tailored to enhance the teaching and learning skills of ESB Networks instructors, fostering a culture of teaching excellence within the organisation. Alongside this will be the creation of a strong community of practice, to facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration. It will be comprised from a network of electrical lecturing staff from SETU, and instructors and subject matter experts from ESB Networks’ Training Centre.”

The partnership highlights the shared commitment of SETU and ESB Networks to skills development, education, and technological progress. This ensures a sustainable and innovative future for the energy sector. The partnership will explore new methods of technology-enhanced learning, including blended delivery models and virtual reality applications. 

Access to vital infrastructure, including high-voltage substations, will provide learners from both organisations with invaluable, hands-on experience in real-world environments.

Keith Kavanagh, senior manager, Technical Training and Development at ESB Networks, stated: “At ESB Networks, we are committed to fostering a highly skilled workforce equipped to meet the evolving demands of the energy industry. Our collaboration with SETU will enable us to share expertise, develop cutting-edge training programmes, and ultimately benefit the entire sector.”

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