b'Partner News Summer 2023 15EnterpriseFurthermore, with a significant proportion of the power sectors workforce areDAGEMs Power Academy Electrical Engineering for Power Engineers course:over the age of 45, many of which are expected to retire in the next ten years, theModule 1: Mathematics for Engineersdemographic shift is expected to result inModule 2: Circuit Theorya significant loss of skills and experienceModule 3: Power System Componentsfrom the industry. Moreover, the lack ofModule 4: Power System Fault Calculationsinvestment in training and development inModule 5: Power Semiconductor Devicesrecent years has resulted in a shortage ofModule 6: Power Electronicsyoung people entering the industry. TheModule 7: FACTS Controllers and Devicesincrease in demand and the reduction inModule 8: Electrical Machinesavailable skilled resource is a recipe forModule 9: Power System Protection and Controlpotential disaster for the UKs net zeroModule 10: The Relay Workshopambitions and renewable energy targets. Module 11: Substation Commissioning One company looking to buck the trend areModule 12: National Grid ProceduresDAGEM Power, an SME at the forefront of bringing new renewable and nuclear energy projects online. DAGEM provide specialistHowever, despite these efforts, there are services to the power industry, with a corestill doubts over the availability of skilled service of transmission level (400kV andresource for the industry to meet its targets. 275kV) substation commissioning. This is aDavid Messruther, Managing Director at highly technical and specialist niche, withDAGEM Power said DAGEM Power have engineers typically requiring a minimum ofrecruited 6 Trainees in the last year, which, 5 years specialist training before achievingwhile representing a huge investment for National Grids Commissioning Authorisationus, is just a scratch on the surface of whatswith a further 2 years before achievingneeded within the industry to achieve the the Advanced Authorisation required toUKs renewable energy transition goals. As a commission major substation projects.sign of our commitment to these goals, we have developed our own 50 by 30 growth Founded in 2014, DAGEM Power startedplan, as we look to increase our team size training engineers in 2016 and haveto 50 Engineers by 2030. Expanding to this continued to build on and expand its trainingsize will present significant challenges to programme, culminating in the recent launchthe business but in doing so we are fulfilling of its Graduate Scheme, a 2-year programmeour social obligations to help the UK meet aiming to nurture the next generation ofthe energy demands of the future.commissioning engineers as they followUsama Khalid, Graduate Engineer at DAGEM Poweran extensive training, development andThe launch of DAGEMs Graduate Scheme monitoring programme while gainingand Power Academy is a major milestone invaluable hands-on site experience.in their efforts to help shape, inspire and ultimately deliver the next generation of As a STEM Ambassador Employer withEngineers required to achieve the UKs Net the Staffordshire & Shropshire STEM HUB,Zero targets. Entrust, Graduates will be presented with thethe practical experience gained on opportunity to give back to the communitysite delivering substation projects withGraduate Viewwhile the support via DAGEMs IET Enterpriseclassroom training, tutorials and workshopIt seems fitting therefore, to finish with the Partnership will see the Graduates workexercises, ensuring that the Graduatethoughts of 2023 Cohort Graduate Engineer towards Professional Registration.Engineers are equipped with the necessaryUsama Khalid The power industry is rapidly practical and technical foundation requiredevolving with the advancement of smart To underpin the Graduate Scheme, DAGEMto meet the demands of the industry. grids, energy storage and rise of renewable have founded their own Power Academyenergy sources. Its exciting to have the training department, tasked with providingPower Academy opportunity to collaborate with a diverse a market-leading structured technicalComprised of 12 modules, the classroomteam to solve these complex problems programme under the guidance of Emeritussessions, delivered by Professor Shammasand help provide the solutions required Professor Noel Shammas, who brings withand supported by industry expert guestto oversee the delivery of these change. him a wealth of knowledge following alecturers, are supplemented by access toIm dedicated to Continuing Professional distinguished career in industry, researchan e-learning platform to provide a blendedDevelopment and believe that my skillset, and academia. learning environment whereby candidatespassion, and drive will make me a valuable can work through interactive material andasset to the team, contributing to DAGEMs The new Electrical Engineering for Powervideo lectures to refresh, reinforce andoverall success and ultimately helping Engineers course is designed to supplementfurther their understanding. deliver the UKs net zero targets.'