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Learning and Development Associates (L&DA) has welcomed the addition of the Level 2 Award in Utility Avoidance and the Location of Buried Services in Construction to its growing qualification portfolio. Following continued engagement across the utility sector, specialist qualification provider L&DA identified the demand for training for organisations working near underground services. The dangers of…
On 11 March 2021, we were delighted to welcome delegates from across the water industry and supply chain to the first networking webinar in a series of L&DA online events. The free to attend webinar focused on the Management of Water Sector Risk and Resilience and how organisations can improve their risk management capability in…
Learning & Development Associates (L&DA) have revealed the launch of two new online short courses, adapted from their larger classroom-based programmes, and developed to assist the water and environmental industries in leading innovation and managing risk and resilience. Since water industry regulator Ofwat’s announcement in 2017 that water companies would be required to put innovation…
Following accreditation from Ofqual, training provider Learning & Development Associates (L&DA) has announced the launch of the Level 5 Certificate and Award in Developer Services Management. The new programme, which will represent the UK’s first foundation degree level qualification in Developer Services Management, offers companies in the water and environmental industries the opportunity to advance…
Highlighting the need to find new ways to drive transformational change in the water sector, Ofwat have released their new innovation strategy. In this article, Learning & Development Associates (L&DA) look closer at how the strategy will support long-term water resilience. The UK’s first strategy on water innovation, Ofwat have set a new vision for…
Learning & Development Associates (L&DA) have revealed the launch of their new training programme developed to assist the water and environmental industries in leading innovation. Since industry regulator Ofwat’s announcement in 2017 that water companies would be required to put innovation at the heart of their business plans, followed by PR19, the subject has been…
The water industry faces heightened regulatory and consumer expectations from population growth, changing consumer behaviours, and acute and chronic environmental challenges. Industry experts Learning & Development Associates (L&DA) discuss rising to these performance and outcome challenges. Resilience of water and wastewater services has always been a key focus in the industry, but the challenges, from…
The water industry has made significant efforts to sustain normal business operations following the impact of COVID-19, whilst successfully managing employee limitations as a result of social distancing and self-isolation. With focus now turning to whether expectations on competence management and behaviours are sufficient to ensure the continuous supply of safe drinking water, protect public…
The water industry is well experienced in dealing with problems including exercises in emergency planning. All water companies should allow for succession plans and help their staff develop into roles as they develop the managers of the future. However, the pressing question now is; has Covid-19 going to cause us to re-evaluate this approach? At…
Start with the basics! On water treatment sites, all workers should be familiar with the “blue card” or water hygiene requirements, therefore one Government mantra that resonates is “Wash your hands“. Now more than ever it is essential to ensure all staff are regularly washing their hands. Sadly, studies indicate that possibly more than 20%…
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