ECS Steering Committee approves two additional courses

The ECS Steering Committee approved the following qualification courses on 2 July 2026:•    LCL Safe Isolation Procedure Training Course•    FireQual Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems to BS5266-1:2025 (610/3844/1) LCL Safe Isolation Procedure Training Course The LCL Safe Isolation Procedure Training Course has been approved as a […]

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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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Virtual College launches new 18th Edition courses

Online compliance training platform, Virtual College, has launched a new 18th Edition Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 course, including Amendment 4 updates. The course is available exclusively through the Virtual College platform and the NICEIC, the leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry. The e-learning course provides a complete introduction to the full scope […]

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Daikin trained over 7,300 installers in heat pump technology during 2025

Daikin has announced that 7,333 installers completed its specialist heat pump training programmes throughout 2025 – a 20% year-on-year increase that underscores the growing demand for heat pump expertise in the UK.  As the industry continues its transition towards low-carbon heating solutions, Daikin’s comprehensive training portfolio has become a robust and reliable programme for people […]

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Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite surging demand

The UK’s electrical skills gap is widening across the country, at the very moment demand for skilled electricians is accelerating, according to new analysis published by the ECA, putting Government ambitions and targets at risk. ECA’s 2026 Electrical Skills Index – which compares the number of people starting Government-funded classroom-based electrical courses with those entering apprenticeships – […]

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