Join the City & Guilds 2026 BSE Network Tour

In a fast-changing skills and education landscape, having access to the right information, expertise and professional networks is more important than ever. City & Guilds’ BSE Network Tour is returning this autumn, offering an opportunity to connect with peers, hear the latest sector updates and access support from City & Guilds building services engineering (BSE) […]

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City & Guilds report identifies the human skills shortage holding back young people and employers

City & Guilds’ report reveals how a lack of ‘employability’ skills is hindering productivity and calls for the Government to prioritise NEET support as an economic growth strategy. At City & Guilds, we design programmes not simply to deliver qualifications, but to support the development of the skills, behaviours and experiences that enable people to […]

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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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What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

City & Guilds news and insights The plumbing and heating industry across England is facing widening skills gaps and rapid technological advancement, creating challenges for providers and employers. However, upcoming education reform with the sector presents a critical moment for the future of plumbing and heating skills – and the opportunity for meaningful improvement has […]

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Wiring Regulations Amendment 4: qualification changes

Amendment 4 (2026) BS 7671:2018 will be published in April 2026. It is not feasible for EAL and City & Guilds to make a further update to their existing BS 7671: 2018 qualifications, therefore they will each be launching a replacement Level 3 award. Existing 18th Edition qualifications will continue to meet the requirements of […]

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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 […]

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Logic4training launches new routes to becoming a qualified electrician

The electrical skills gap is growing nationwide, with London experiencing the most dramatic shortfall. To help plug this gap – caused by the UK’s ageing workforce and the crucial role electricians have in the path to net zero – and bring on board the 15,000+ more electricians required over the next five years, Southeast-based Logic4training […]

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