The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

Are new EAS requirements and tighter ECS criteria set to squeeze the workforce at a time when electrical expertise is more critical than ever? The UK electrotechnical sector is approaching a critical pressure point. Following the introduction of the updated Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) and wider electrical scheme changes coming into force this October, registered […]

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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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Emergency lighting qualification recognised as CPD for electricians and fire technicians

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has confirmed the recognition of the EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems as an approved CPD qualification for electricians and fire & emergency systems (FESS) technicians.  The qualification supports competent, qualified operatives to deepen their technical understanding of emergency lighting systems in […]

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Underpinning Knowledge tests approved as entry route to ECS Experienced Worker card

The ECS Steering Committee has approved the EAL Electrical Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding Tests as an eligibility route for the Experienced Worker card for electricians with substantial industry experience.  This route, developed with input from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), is strictly limited to experienced operatives who can demonstrate breadth of practical work and meet […]

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LCL low-carbon qualifications with strengthened entry requirements meet ECS approval

The ECS Steering Committee has confirmed continued recognition of low-carbon technology qualifications offered by LCL Awards. This follows the introduction of clearer, more robust entry requirements which are aligned to industry expectations. The updated framework reinforces that these qualifications are intended for qualified and practising electricians, ensuring that low-carbon technologies – such as solar PV, […]

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