Petrofac workers based at the Shetland Gas Plant (SGP) have upskilled to become qualified tradesmen thanks to a new training programme partnership.
The ReSkill programme – one of a number of initiatives developed by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) – is the first craft-related qualification for Petrofac, 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 SCQF Level 5 last year at training provider, MetTECH’s centre in Grangemouth.
The second stage saw the trainees put their knowledge and skills into practice with a site-based vocational qualification which tested their competence within the workplace with full assessment from MetTECH.
Petrofac graduate Andrew Leaper moved to Shetland Gas Plant from the fishing industry.
He said: “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.”
Blair Barclay, provider technical manager at the ECITB, added: “Great 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.”
The ReSkill programme was supported by funding from the ECITB and Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
