Growth & Skills Levy
The funding rules changed on 1 August 2026. New levy now expires in 12 months, not 24. See what that means for your organisation.
Growth and Skills Levy guide →AI-Powered Apprenticeships for Energy & Utilities
AI-powered leadership, safety compliance, and operational transformation for energy, utilities, and infrastructure. Trusted by National Highways, Insite Energy, and PTSG.
Why Energy & Utilities Needs AI Skills Now
AI for Safety & Compliance
Energy regulators demand robust safety frameworks. AI can predict equipment failures and automate compliance reporting - but your leaders need AI literacy first.
Net Zero Workforce Transformation
The transition to net zero requires new skills at every level. AI-literate managers can accelerate decarbonisation planning and operational efficiency.
Operational Automation at Scale
From smart metering to predictive maintenance, AI is transforming utilities. Build the internal capability to lead this transformation, not just react to it.
Recommended Programmes
Every programme below uses a levy-funded apprenticeship standard that is not affected by September 2026 defunding. AI-first, future-proof, and recognised by CMI, NCFE, and Microsoft.
AI for Team Leaders L4
Apprenticeship · 15-18 monthsAI-powered leadership with CMI Level 3 for people managers in energy operations, field services, and safety teams.
AI for Team Leaders L4AI Operations Leaders L4
Apprenticeship · 15 monthsAI + CMI Level 5 Award + NCFE Cyber Security for operations and infrastructure managers leading digital transformation.
AI for Operations Leaders L4AI & Automation Practitioner L4
Apprenticeship · 15 monthsNo-code AI tools for scheduling, maintenance planning, and compliance automation. 15 months, levy-funded.
AI & Automation Level 4Associate Project Manager L4
Apprenticeship · 18 monthsStructured project management for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and net zero initiatives.
Associate Project Manager L4CMI Level 7 Strategic Management
CMI QualificationChartered Management Institute Level 7 for senior leaders driving strategic transformation across energy organisations.
CMI Level 7 Strategic LeadershipAI Advanced Accelerator
1-Day Workshop1-day intensive: advanced AI applications for energy operations, predictive analytics, and strategic automation.
Prompt Engineering Masterclass100%
Levy Funded
4.9/5
Employer Rating
Up to 5
Embedded Qualifications
Monthly
Programme Starts
Client Success
Insite Energy
Partnered with Insite Energy on management and leadership development, supporting their team in delivering smarter energy solutions through AI-literate operations management.
National Highways
Delivered leadership apprenticeships supporting National Highways' infrastructure operations, building management capability across the UK's strategic road network.
PTSG
Implemented management development programmes for PTSG's specialist building services teams, upskilling operational leaders across their UK-wide safety and compliance divisions.
Power Up Your Energy & Utilities Team
Book a discovery call with TESS Group to explore how AI apprenticeships can drive safety, efficiency, and leadership capability across your energy organisation.
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