ECA calls on UK Gov to craft new local strategy for developing net zero skills
January 30, 2024
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has called on policymakers to reconsider their strategies for developing electrical skills.
Tag: Skills
Industry needs to attract the brightest talent, says SELECT MD
January 22, 2020
The need for more young people to join the electrical industry in Scotland has never been greater – and those who do so will have an “opportunity for life”, SELECT managing director Alan Wilson has said.
Rhys Boni wins SkillELECTRIC gold
November 20, 2018
23-year old Rhys Boni has been crowned 2018 SkillELECTRIC champion after excelling in a two-day practical competition at WorldSkills UK LIVE – the nation’s largest skills and careers event with over 80,000 visitors.
Smart speaking
October 26, 2018
Bsria will speak and exhibiting at the Smart Buildings Show 2018 – taking place on Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 November at the Barbican, London. The team will be based at stand no B6 – where colleagues will highlight the member offering which
New ECS Check service on show
August 8, 2018
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) will be demonstrating its new ECS Check service on stand BT163 at this year’s Building Tech Live within UK Construction Week. The online system allows main contractors and clients to verify the skills and qualifications of electrotechnical
Full steam ahead
July 18, 2018
Electricians can keep up to speed with the 18th Edition Wiring Regs, with a new online course provided by the IET. The course is suitable for those needing working knowledge of BS 7671, including electrical installers, designers, specifiers and those working in
New managing director at Select
July 2, 2018
Representative organisations’ specialist Darrell Matthews has been appointed by Select, the campaigning trade body for the electrotechnical sector in Scotland, as its new managing director, replacing Newell McGuiness. Matthews, who has been working in tandem with Newell during a handover period, has
ECITB backs budding engineers to build industry careers
June 29, 2018
Aspiring engineers have the opportunity to apply for a place on a prestigious year-long course to help launch a career in engineering construction. Funded by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by 11 colleges and training providers across England
JTA welcomes WEEE compliance fee and DTS funds
September 7, 2015
The Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) today announced a fund of £775K is available to Local Authorities for local WEEE Improvement Projects. Of this, £375K is allocated from the 2014 WEEE Compliance Fee Fund (WCF) and the remainder is from
Skills show the road to success say GB adults
November 7, 2012
Two thirds of GB adults believe employers value work-based skills as much as, or more highly than, academic qualifications according to a new survey from The Skills Show. Vocational careers are enjoying a new-found respect among Britons, who are increasingly aware of