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    Process safety partner to high-hazard industries
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    Apprenticeship and graduate talent services

Getting The Science & Technology Sector Future Ready

Prepare for tomorrow with the right skills and capabilities in place today. As specialists in skills for science and technology, we're here to make sure your business, your people and our industry are future ready. 
We're working to support the development of the green skills and occupations required to achieve net zero within the UK science and technology sector.
Our skills manifesto highlights the key challenges facing science and technology employers. Its insights are as a result of direct engagement with industry and our experience of the skills system.
We're committed to ensuring employers have the skills needed for success.  To celebrate our 21 years supporting ours sector, our impact report highlights some of our key achievements.
Specialist training services to develop your skills base, improve safety and manage risks in high-hazard industries. 
SIAS is our Ofqual approved End-Point Assessment Organisation for the technical science and engineering apprenticeship sectors.
The HSA convenes industry, academia, research organisations, industrial clusters, government & skills bodies to support the move to a hydrogen-fuelled economy.

What's New


Meet the team … Nadia Bebbington-Crossley
8 October 2024
What does your role involve? As an Assessor of Laboratory Technicians and Science Manufacturing Process Operatives,…
New safety courses launched to keep employees protected in high-hazard industries
26 April 2024
Cogent Skills are delighted to launch a selection of new safety courses to its training catalogue.…
Official Launch of SIAS as an Awarding Organisation
25 September 2024
Today marks the official launch of SIAS as an Awarding Organisation!Steve Smith, Managing Director, said:“As Managing…
How hosting a placement could benefit your business
2 September 2024
But what about the benefits to employers? Why should you – with all the day-to-day concerns…
SIP Apprenticeship Survey 2024
4 July 2024
Our previous report revealed a 51% fall in science industry apprenticeship starts since 2015/16. In the context…
Science sector bodies launch innovative new partnership to enhance training opportunities
13 September 2024
Innovative medicines and therapies will be put at the heart of learning and skills development thanks…

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