South East Skills and Training News

Topics: Employment

Sources: Regional Skills Forum

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South East Skills and Training News

South East Skills & Training News

November 2024

National Skills Bulletin 2024 shows Engineering, Science, ICT and Construction Occupations with the highest shortages in the private sector

The recently published National Skills Bulletin shows Ireland’s labour market has proven to be remarkably resilient in recent years with the highest ever employment rate. The South East recorded the strongest growth in the workforce (6.1%); in absolute terms.
Full report here.

Offshore Wind Action Plan shows potential shortfall in the provision of courses in electrical and engineering and meteorology in higher education and electrical HV, engineering and renewable energy, health & safety management, maritime & seafaring in further education & training and professional development.

The following subjects were identified as having a potential provision shortfall within public education institutes in Ireland.
Degree level courses

Meteorology and atmospheric science courses.
Electrical and engineering courses.

FET and PD level courses

Electrical (NFQ level 6), high voltage alternating current (HVAC) and high voltage direct current (HVDC) courses.
Engineering and renewable energy courses, especially apprenticeships and other NFQ level 6 courses relevant to the wind turbine technician role.
Health and safety management courses, especially National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) courses.
Maritime and seafaring courses, especially boat maintenance courses and Certificate of Competency (CoC) provision.
Software courses, especially geophysical software.
Workplace health and safety courses, especially the Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats course (PSCRB).

For FET and PD courses, other Irish third-party training providers offer many relevant courses necessary to fulfil the qualification requirements of the key job roles found in Appendix A. Levels of third-party provision have been considered at a high level as part of our assessment of FET and PD course provision, though enrolment data was not gathered from these providers.
Full report here.

Tipperary employers highlight the benefits from engaging with their local education partners

A large turnout of businesses recently heard from a panel of employers about the benefits of engaging closely with their local education partners. This included the provision of bespoke courses and the delivery of courses locally to facilitate busy workforces. Full report & pictures here.

SETU has a range of part time courses starting in January 2025, many of which are subsidised. Is there something coming up that would suit your staff?

A wide range of part time courses will commence in January across SETU Campuses in Carlow, Waterford, Wexford and online. Full list here.

Upcoming Courses

There is a variety of part time courses available across the region aimed at upskilling and reskilling staff in various sectors. These range from short online courses to more substantial online / blended and in person courses. More here.

GET IN TOUCH WITH SOUTH EAST REGIONAL SKILLS

Edmond Connolly, South East Regional Skills Forum Manager
Email: [email protected] Tel: 087 8314729
If you need any support or guidance in terms of your industry’s skills get in touch
South East Regional Skills Forum can help you and your team avail of a range of funded skills solutions (many of which are online & flexibly delivered) best suited to your company's needs.

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