Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training with LCL-accredited qualifications

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the availability of three nationally recognised qualifications delivered at its Hatfield Training Centre, developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies including the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The courses are designed to equip experienced heating professionals with […]

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

EAL is introducing two new Level 3 qualifications designed to strengthen industry competence and support professionals working across the electrical installation and electronic security sectors. Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (610/7005/1)This updated qualification provides a comprehensive understanding of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, supporting electricians, designers and inspectors who need to align […]

Celebrating the UK’s first female-run electrical training centre on International Women’s Day

At the end of last year, Redditch-based Renew Elec training centre opened its doors, offering a range of LCL Awards and City & Guilds electrical courses. Renew Elec stands out for several reasons. Firstly, its founders and primary trainers, Alex Tranter and Sam Lawler, are both women. Secondly, the centre was born out of TikTok. When […]

SELECT encourages more women to choose the electrotechnical industry as a rewarding career

As International Women’s Day (8 March) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to break into the sector should be inspired by the achievements of Ellis Stevenson […]

TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates

Research exploring employers’ different approaches to charge-out rates for electrical apprentices has been published by TESP. This latest piece of work was carried out to enhance the apprentice Return on Investment (ROI) calculations that TESP conducted in 2025, which found that businesses still can realise a positive ROI, albeit at a lower return than found in 2019 calculations. […]

EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board. This is the first industry-led comprehensive skills plan for one of the most economically significant parts of the built environment sector; an industry that accounts for 40%-60% of […]

JTL hosts Aico Community Awards 2026 – Apprentice of the Year assessment day

JTL is proud to have hosted the assessment day at JTL Birmingham for the Aico Community Awards 2026 – Apprentice of the Year category. Electrical apprentices from across the UK put their knowledge and practical skills to the test as part of this prestigious awards process. The standard on display in Birmingham was exceptional, and […]

Maximum demand and diversity

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Maximum demand and diversity, which tackles the challenge of calculating maximum demand and diversity. Covering: This PDF includes a challenge (page 3) and answers (page 5). Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

SELECT says rising apprentice costs are crippling employers and undermining the electrical workforce of the future