DIT graduations

Higher Certificates in Power Plant Technology were conferred on 22 key operating staff from ESB Power Generation by the Dublin Institute of Technology on Monday, November 22nd.

The conferring ceremony took place in the prestigious surroundings of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where family, friends and colleagues joined the graduates in celebrating their achievement.The DIT Higher Certificate in Power Plant Technology is available at two levels - Plant Operations and Plant Management. Each certificate course is two years long and requires the participants to demonstrate both knowledge and competency in the operation of power plant.

These qualifications were one of the first third-level competency-based qualifications delivered in Ireland and, over the last eight years, they have attracted interest both nationally and internationally.

The qualifications are a result of collaboration between ESB Power Generation and DIT, managed on behalf of ESB by Joe Kiernan and Tom Mulvaney of ESB Training.

Liam O’Sullivan, HR Manager ESB Power Generation says, “The safe and efficient operation and management of electricity generating plant has always required unique skills. In meeting the demands of the new market, the success of ESB Power Generation will be underpinned by staff having the necessary skills and knowledge. These qualifications play a key role in ensuring our operating staff have the appropriate blend of skills and knowledge to meet the challenges ahead. ESB Power Generation acknowledges the huge effort made by the participants during the two-year programme and congratulates them on their achievements. I would also like to thank ESB training for their co-ordination of the programme and the station co-ordinators for their input.

”The graduates for the Plant Management Certificate were: Hugh Behan, Don Collins, Anthony Conroy, David Dalton, Martin Lyons, Danny Meaney, Donnacha Murray, Tim Murray, George Fitzgerald, John O’Neill and James Shaw.

The Graduates for the Plant Operations Certificate where: Kevin Killeen, Frank Long, Kevin O’Connor, Antoinette Carmody, Charles Dolan, Jim Foley, Peter F.P. Greene, Martin Hartley, Enda McDonagh, Anthony O’Toole and Gerry Sheerin.

For further details on this course please contact: Tom Mulvaney: Portlaoise Training Centre, 24529 Joe Kiernan: Portlaoise Training Centre, 24512.