Gaeltec Utilities Awarded Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation

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01st December 2022 – The prestigious CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Accredited Employer standard has once again been extended to Gaeltec, it has been announced.

It follows an 3rd year accreditation by Engineers Ireland of continuous learning practices developed by Gaeltec for its engineering professionals.

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Employer status for the maximum two-year period. The accreditation underscores our commitment to the professional development of our team and our dedication to setting high standards in support of lifelong learning. As part of the audit by Engineers Ireland last year, Gaeltec was assessed under seven criteria including its training systems, staff mentoring, staff competencies, training and development.

Gaeltec Utilities has been accredited by Engineers Ireland as a CPD Accredited Employer since 2020.

Joao Felizardo managing director, Gaeltec Utilities, Gaeltec Utilities’ most valuable assets are its people. The Gaeltec group realise the value of continuing professional development and this accreditation is an endorsement of our commitment to CPD.

We understand that investment in people is essential to continue drive innovation and encourage an even greater focus on learning and development. We are really pleased to achieve our 3rd year of CPD Accreditation from Engineers Ireland.

This is not only important for attracting top talent but also for retaining key talent within our teams. Continuing Professional Development ensures that Gaeltec maintains and enhances the knowledge and skills of our staff to continue to support the provision of our high quality services. Congratulations to the CPD committee and all the employees at Gaeltec Utilities.

 

Recent award presentation, Joao Felizardo Managing Director, Fergal Geoghegan, Head of Telecoms, Kamil Herba, Contract Manager

 

 

The Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer logo recognises good organisational practice in the area of professional development for engineers and technical staff. The CPD accreditation supports Gaeltec’s value of providing an employee-focused workplace.

Gaeltec is committed to improving individual and organisational performance through  employee capability by providing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for sustainable success.

Gaeltec to build one of Ireland’s largest onshore windfarms

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Gaeltec Focuses on Fibre Broadband Delivery

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Gaeltec has been working extensively on the roll out of a Fibre Broadband Network in Portloaise, Co.Laois where they have been contracted by SIRO to deliver high speed broadband infastructure for thousands of homes. This project when complete will be a major boost to those living and doing business in the region. Speaking on behalf of Gaeltec – Joao Felizardo CEO outlined the challenges of delivering a project of this nature, however he is confident of a successful completion and is privileged that Gaeltec is involved. Gaeltec is also delivering projects of a simliar nature for SIRO in Skibereen Co Cork and Wexford Town in Co Wexford.