How can Canopy help?

  • Organisation of training records (for domestic and/or Utilities work)

  • Specific DNO training requirements (they are all different!)

  • Sourcing training & assessments

  • Training reports (for domestic and/or Utilities work)

  • Checking requirements for chainsaw/land-based refreshers/CPD - adhering to the management of the Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, ICOPs, HSE, FISA, PUWER and contract requirements

  • Preparation for DNO Inductions and Authorisations (SSEN, UKPN, ENWL, NGED)

About Me - Rhian Gurney

Bridging the gap between subcontractors, main contractors, DNOs and training providers - aligning skills, standards, communication, competence and execution.

I am a dedicated freelance Utility Arboriculture Training & Authorisations Manager with over eight years’ experience within the UK electrical distribution network sector. I have a proven track record of working with Tier One contractors and major UK DNOs, including

  • SSEN (South)

  • NGED

  • UKPN

  • ENWL

Managing DLO training programmes, authorisations, competency frameworks, and compliance within highly regulated environments. Ensuring operatives work to industry best practice and maintain their levels of competence

I work closely with NPTC Assessors, Lantra, the Arb Association and leading Arboriculture and Utility Arboriculture training providers.

I have also built strong, trusted relationships with subcontractors, supporting them through detailed training and authorisation processes, ensuring individuals and teams meet DNO standards efficiently, safely, and compliantly.

I hold the following qualifications:

  • UA301

  • IOSH Managing Safely

  • First Aid at Work

  • Cyber Essentials certified

  • Manual Handling

  • Drug & alcohol awareness

  • Mental Health awareness

  • CDM awareness

Yearly Aerial Rescue Refreshers for Network Plus UA Operatives