Our Partners

The ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ Apprenticeship has been created as a result of an innovative collaboration between education, industry and specialist skills providers. Together we have created a groundbreaking apprenticeship that will help to solve the skills challenges experienced by the green energy sector.

Partners in Careers Development

By bringing together diverse knowledge, skills, resource and experience we are supporting a new generation of pipeline inspectors, whilst equipping our apprentices with the green skills they will require to have a long and fulfilling career.

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre

Hopwood Hall’s Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Centre, based at the Middleton campus in North Manchester, is where this pioneering apprenticeship training will be delivered.

 

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre delivers first-class vocational and technical training for people of all ages. Offering award-winning support, world-class facilities and industry-leading training expertise, the College was recently rated as ‘strong for skills’ by Ofsted and is currently undergoing a £28m investment program.

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Julia Heap

Principal & Chief Executive at Hopwood Hall College & University Centre

TWI

One of the world’s leading authorities on safety assurance through engineering, materials and joining technologies, TWI is the BGAS-CSWIP certification course tutor responsible for delivering the courses and examination.

TWI Ltd is a membership-based organisation, providing authoritative and impartial expert advice, knowhow, and safety assurance through engineering, materials and joining technologies.

Descended from the British Welding Research Association (BWRA), TWI has grown into one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, spanning innovation, knowledge transfer and problem resolution across all aspects of welding, joining, surface engineering, inspection, and whole-life integrity management.

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Robert Allsworth

Chief Examiner Welding Inspection Diploma and BGAS Training and Examination Services. TWI

Joanne Taylor

Executive Director Apprenticeships, Business Development & Future Skills, Hopwood Hall College & University Centre

Hydrogen Safe

Hydrogen Safe, the specialist training organisation, has developed the UK’s first Ofqual registered qualifications in hydrogen, which has been integrated into the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ Apprenticeship.

It will provide apprentices with the knowledge and insight they require to work safely with hydrogen. 

Tackling the growing skills gap, Hydrogen Safe provides access to the certifications and qualifications people need to work confidently and safely with hydrogen, providing opportunities for delegates to work within the green sector. 

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Andy Lord

CEO & Founder of Hydrogen Safe

“This pioneering training partnership is a brilliant example of how collaborative innovation can make such an impact. By bringing together diverse knowledge, skills, resources and experience, we have been able to innovate and solve a skills challenge and pursue a shared opportunity.”

JULIA HEAP

Principal and CEO at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre

"IACS T&E is one of the most progressive businesses within its sector. Introducing hydrogen training to its pioneering apprenticeship scheme and equipping its growing team with the confidence to work confidently and safely with hydrogen makes perfect sense. As companies look to the future, more will recognise the opportunities that the green sector represents."

ANDY LORD

CEO and Founder of Hydrogen Safe