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13th July 2026

Top eight SkillPLUMB competitors named

The eight student plumbers who scored most highly across the SkillPLUMB 2026 national qualifying heats have been named: All have now been invited to go head-to-head across the week of 16 November at Bridgend College for the SkillPLUMB 2026 UK Final. In total around 50 WorldSkills UK National Finals will be taking place that week […]

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9th July 2026

SkillELECTRIC 2026 UK finalists announced

The eight SkillELECTRIC competitors who scored most highly across the recent national qualifying heats have been named as this year’s UK finalists: All have been invited to take part in the SkillELECTRIC UK final being held at Bridgend College across the week of 16 November. Alongside SkillELECTRIC, around 50 other WorldSkills national competition finals will […]

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9th July 2026

The countdown to Vocational Celebration Day 2026 is on

With just weeks to go until the UK’s first Vocational Celebration Day on Thursday 6 August, the official countdown clock is now live. The countdown marks the build-up to a new annual celebration created by Enginuity and EAL to recognise vocational learners, apprentices, employers, educators and everyone championing technical skills across the UK. As excitement […]

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8th July 2026

New style AM2 assessment bay being rolled out

To ensure the AM2 reflects the industry apprenticeship, modern technologies and current ways of working, revisions to the AM2 bay are being introduced. The phase-in of the new bay is currently underway, with some AM2 centres already running the new style of bay. By the end of August, the new bay will be operational in […]

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7th July 2026

NICEIC launches tutor-led remote EVCP course to expand access to Level 3 qualification

NICEIC has launched a new one-day remote training course for the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-34). This new course will make it easier for electrical contractors to upskill and gain a recognised EVCP qualification without needing to attend a […]

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6th July 2026

Heating Installer Awards 2026 winners announced

The UK’s leading heating installers have been recognised at the Installer Awards 2026. Now in its 11th year, the Heating Installer Awards celebrates excellence, innovation and customer service across the building services sector. This year’s top honours went to Wales-based heating installer, Daniel Davies, who was crowned the UK’s Heating Installer of the Year 2026. Daniel, […]

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6th July 2026

JTL officially opens new Teesside Training Centre

JTL has officially opened its new Teesside Training Centre in Thornaby-on-Tees, marking a significant investment in the future of electrical apprenticeship training and the region’s growing low-carbon economy. The centre was formally opened by Councillor Lisa Evans, Leader of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Tees Valley Combined Authority Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, alongside JTL […]

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6th July 2026

New JTL centre in Medway to boost electrical skills

JTL has officially opened its brand-new training centre in Medway, following a £2 million investment to expand high-quality electrical training across Kent. The centre, located at Sun Pier in Chatham, was formally opened at a launch event attended by employers, industry stakeholders and local skills representatives, with Mayor of Medway, Cllr Douglas Hamandishe, alongside Sir John Low, Chair […]

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26th June 2026

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Ministers will unveil plans to crack down on poor‑quality university courses and shift investment further towards youth apprenticeships, as part of a ‘new deal for young people’. The deal delivers a renewed social contract with better opportunities to give young people real choices and real chances to get on, whether through university or high‑quality apprenticeships […]

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Electrical

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

EAS requirements are changing – is the electrical sector ready for them?

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Plumbing & Heating

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Low-carbon heating: apprentices see a positive future despite political disagreement on net zero

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Poor pump selection could be undermining household energy savings, Wilo warns

Features

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Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

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Knowledge check: gas

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Top eight SkillPLUMB competitors named

SkillELECTRIC 2026 UK finalists announced

The countdown to Vocational Celebration Day 2026 is on

New style AM2 assessment bay being rolled out

NICEIC launches tutor-led remote EVCP course to expand access to Level 3 qualification

Heating Installer Awards 2026 winners announced

JTL officially opens new Teesside Training Centre

New JTL centre in Medway to boost electrical skills

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

All News Articles

Top eight SkillPLUMB competitors named

SkillELECTRIC 2026 UK finalists announced

The countdown to Vocational Celebration Day 2026 is on

New style AM2 assessment bay being rolled out

NICEIC launches tutor-led remote EVCP course to expand access to Level 3 qualification

Heating Installer Awards 2026 winners announced

JTL officially opens new Teesside Training Centre

New JTL centre in Medway to boost electrical skills

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

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