Upskill qualified electricians to maintain safe standards in renewable technology, says JIB

On 1 May 2026 FE Week reported on industry concerns about renewable technology training courses. Those which follow the Government-backed ‘Skills Bootcamp’ model are highlighted as particularly worrying, in terms of teaching methods and the quality of assessment. These are short-cut routes which do not result in competent installers and therefore undermine safety. Experts within the electrotechnical […]

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ECA backs FE Week warning: ‘green skills’ must mean qualified, competent and safe

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has praised FE Week for highlighting a growing risk: ‘green skills’ courses that don’t align with industry occupational and training standards – and therefore don’t develop or validate real competence. With electrification accelerating across homes and workplaces, competence is non‑negotiable. When training bypasses industry-endorsed standards, the consequences can be unsafe work, poor-quality, […]

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