New electrotechnical skills organisation formed
October 20, 2014
A new, not-for-profit partnership has been formed to help shape the skills agenda in the electrotechnical industry.
Tag: SummitSkills
Low carbon project celebrated at Westminster
March 26, 2014
Employers investing in skills and training within the low carbon market were last night celebrated at a reception in Parliament.
SummitSkills seeks independent board directors
February 14, 2014
SummitSkills is seeking to appoint two independent directors to join its team of board members from April 2014. One appointment is for an independent director from a consultancy or contracting background in the BSE sector; the second is for an independent director
New name for SSC Alliance reflects changing skills landscape
April 26, 2013
Responding effectively to the UK’s future skills challenges will require flexibility and adaptability of the kind shown by the Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards as it changes its name from the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils, SummitSkills said today. The
Call for apprenticeship success to be judged on quality
November 15, 2012
SummitSkills has welcomed the conclusions of a BIS report that suggests quality, and not just quantity, should be the UK’s focus for apprenticeships.
SkillElectric sponsor calls for industry-defined standards for apprenticeships
November 1, 2012
The chief executive of National Electrical Training (NET) has called for all apprenticeships to follow the electrical industry’s commitment to industry-defined standards.
Loud and clear voice for BSE sector required as MCS consultation begins
June 19, 2012
The much-anticipated consultation about the competence requirements for companies wanting to become accredited through the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has now been launched – and businesses shouldn’t underestimate the importance of having their say, SummitSkills said today.
North of England’s best electrician named
June 19, 2012
Josh Derry, a student at Leeds College of Building, has scooped the top prize in the SkillELECTRIC competition to find the north of England’s best electrician.
Must-have ‘green’ report to help employers identify growth opportunities
June 7, 2012
An easy-to-follow guide to help businesses take advantage of opportunities in the move to low and zero carbon buildings and homes is on offer from SummitSkills, the sector skills council for the building services engineering (BSE) sector. SummitSkills commissioned the report –
Nominate now for the Awards for Excellence
May 30, 2012
The search is on for the building services engineering sector’s most talented people, as nominations are now invited for the SummitSkills Awards for Excellence. Organised by the sector skills council for building services engineering, these awards recognise the best talent amongst the