The investment and commitment that IACS Ltd has made in its people has been endorsed by peers and clients at the inaugural Gas Industry Awards, where IACS received the ‘Investment in People’ accolade for its pioneering apprenticeship.
The awards, which were delivered by the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) in partnership with the Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA), recognised the company’s forward-thinking approach. Not only did the judges call out IACS’ integration of hydrogen safety within its curriculum, but also its proactive approach to addressing an urgent and important skills gap.
Michael Michlovsky, Director at IACS Ltd, comments:
The ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) programme, which is derived from the Level 3 Construction Support Technician apprenticeship, features the UK’s first Ofqual registered qualification in Hydrogen Safety. Employer-led, it has been created through an innovative partnership between industry, education and specialist skills providers.
James Baker, Operations Manager at IACS Ltd and Head of Apprenticeships, adds:
The awards, coordinated by IGEM in partnership with the Energy & Utilities Alliance (EUA), have been recognising and rewarding the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working in the gas sector for over 25 years.