AN HISTORIC alliance between offshore operators and contractors was made in Aberdeen yesterday (June 26) setting out a landmark partnership approach to tackling the oil and gas industry’s skills issues.
The strategic partnership agreement between OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) brings together two of the most dynamic skills organisations in the UK to work together to ensure the interests of the industry are best served.
The milestone agreement sets out plans for a shared agenda and action plan to be built by the partners and stakeholders for Oil and Gas UK, the Offshore Contractors Association and the industry skills champion. It will ensure a culture of shared learning from both operators and contractors and promote collaborative working on the design and development of new learning products and services for the UK industry.
As well as allowing for improved quality and transferability of the skills pool leading to increased safety and overall business performance, the new alliance will also provide a combined menu of skills and training solutions for operators and contractors.
David Doig, chief executive of OPITO, and David Edwards, CEO of ECITB signed the agreement during Energise Your Future, an interactive industry careers and lifestyle event at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
“This agreement is based on a genuine intent for both organisations to work harmoniously for the benefit of the industry and add real tangible value for employers. It is also for employers to help the partnership understand the skills needs of the industry and how these should be prioritized,” said Mr Doig.
David Edwards commented “The changing business models within the industry means that more alignment is needed to address the skills priorities. Working together will make this happen more quickly and effectively whilst ensuring duplication of effort and cost is eliminated over time.”
Issued on behalf of OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy by The BIG Partnership. For further information contact Laura Grant on 01224 578179 or 07813 880496.
For more information about the ECITB please contact Miranda Hall on 01926 402120, email miranda.hall@ecitb.org.uk or visit www.ecitb.org.uk
Posted by Online Data on Friday, June 27, 2008 11:44
Location Aberdeen
Category Oil Industry Organisation Information
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