Links and sources

This contains direct links to all the materials used to compile this sector. More in-depth and detailed information can be found in the source materials as only key points have been extracted. In addition, websites and further sources which may be of interest have been included.

Coverdale, T. (2002) Nuclear and Radiological Skills Study - Report of the Nuclear Skills Group. (Part 1, Executive Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations). London: DTI.
Chemical Industries Association (2006) Facts and Figures UK Chemical Industry. London: Chemical Industries Association.
Dickerson, A., Homenidou, K. and Wilson, R. (2006) Working Futures 2004-2014: Secotral Report. London: SSDA.
Energy Institute (2006) Retail Marketing Survey 2006. London: Energy Instiute
Futureskills Scotland (2005) Chemicals, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Petroleum and Polymers (Scottish Sector Profile 2005). Cogent/Highlands and Islands Enterprise/Scottish Enterprise.
IFF Research Ltd. (2005) East of England Skills for Energy. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)/Learning and Skills Council Norfolk/Cogent/ECITB/Energy & Utility Skills/SEMTA.
Prospects (2004) Oil, Gas and Petroleum (Sector Briefing 2005). AGCAS/Prospects.
Skills Network Group of the Chemistry Leadership Council (2004) Skills for the 21st Century Chemicals Industry. Cheshire: Cogent SSC Ltd.
Spilsbury Research (2004) National Employers Skills Survey 2003: Cogent. South Yorkshire: SSDA.
UK Offshore Operators Association (2005a) Energising Future Generations – Economic Report 2005. Aberdeen/Brussels/London: UKOOA.
UK Offshore Operators Association (2005b) Striking a Balance 2005. Aberdeen/Brussels/London: UKOOA.
UKPIA (2005) Statistical Review 2005. London: United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association Limited.

Useful websites

Cogent
Cogent is an independent, employer-led organisation and is the trailblazer Sector Skills Council for: oil and gas extraction; chemicals manufacturing; petroleum; polymer; and nuclear industries. The website has information on each of the Cogent industries linked to news about the industries and labour market information.

Cogent Careers
The Cogent Careers website has detailed information on each of the industries in the sector and includes information on: the industry; a day in the life of…; frequently asked questions; and useful links.

Careersbox logo

Careersbox is a national careers film library which is free to access. Click here to see films of real people doing real jobs in utilities.

Cogent reports and publications

Cogent (2006) Cogent Sector Skills Needs Assessment – Draft for Consultation. Cheshire: Cogent SSC Ltd. The Skill Needs Assessment has the following industry appendices:

Cogent (2003) Cogent Market Assessment. Building the Sector Skills Council for the Chemical, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Petroleum and Polymer Industries. Cheshire: Cogent SSC Ltd. The market assessment has the following industry appendices:

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