Niko UK has announced it is expanding its training programme for 2011 following an increase in demand. The training programme provides free one-day courses to electricians and installers on how to install and programme the Nikobus home automation and lighting control systems,
Baseefa of Buxton, a specialist in hazardous area certification, has landed the largest single training contract in its history – with EDF Energy. The bespoke, modular DSEAR practitioner training course was designed specifically for EDF Energy and will be used in its
It has been widely reported the new coalition government refuses to rule out a rise in university tuition fees. It has also been widely reported that the Russell Group of leading universities is calling for a fee rise, arguing that students should
Iain Macdonald, head of education and training at the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), discusses what the sustainability agenda and the Low Carbon Skills Consultation will mean for the electrical industry
Confusion reigns but QCF promises to deliver tangible benefits to the electrical industry says Ann Watson, managing director of EAL (EMTA Awards)
One of the UK's largest energy companies has chosen leading energy management specialist Schneider Electric to provide authorised persons training. EDF Energy – which generates about 20 per cent of the UK's electricity and distributes electricity to 7.9 million homes and businesses
Schneider Electric has enhanced its training courses to now offer contractors and electricians more support, adding new topics to the events to include areas such as energy efficient solutions and the latest lighting technologies. The events are held by Schneider Electric in
17th Edition training can currently involve up to three days in a classroom, plus a fourth day allocated for sitting the online examination. NICEIC has recognised how difficult and expensive it can be for electricians to take four days out of work
Simutech Multimedia, a specialist in simulation-based electrical troubleshooting training software, has announced the release of Version 4 of its Troubleshooting Skills Series software, for immediate availability. The new version of the software has been completely re-designed and re-developed with comprehensive learning modules, improved simulation
Two trade associations representing the electrical contracting and lighting industries have become partners to bring lighting training and qualifications to the electrical contracting industry. Under the agreement signed this month by David Pollock, group CEO of the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and
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