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10th June 2026

Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for safer working

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10th June 2026

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

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9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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4th June 2026

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Electrical

Electrical

Electrical news, views, and product innovation...

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10th June 2026

Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for safer working

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9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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3rd June 2026

Deadline extended: Enter the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award

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3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & heating news, views, and product innovation...

Plumbing & Heating
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10th June 2026

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

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4th June 2026

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

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3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

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3rd June 2026

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

Features

Features

Feature articles and insights from across the electrical, plumbing, and heating sectors...

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19th May 2026

The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

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14th April 2026

What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

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8th March 2026

Celebrating the UK’s first female-run electrical training centre on International Women’s Day

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22nd January 2026

Creating a safety net: how an apprentice recovered from financial fallout

Learning Zone

Learning Zone

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9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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12th May 2026

Safe isolation: what you need to know

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7th April 2026

Understanding the Building Regulations

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18th March 2026

Calculating the expected resistance of a circuit

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3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

On Thursday 28 May 2026, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, visited JTL Thames Valley in Wheatley, Oxfordshire to meet with electrical apprentices, local employers and industry partners, and to see first-hand how JTL is supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. She officially declared the centre open with the push of a button – […]

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3rd June 2026

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

JTL is delighted to announce the regional winners of the JTL Apprenticeship Awards 2026, recognising the outstanding achievements of apprentices, tutors and training officers across the country. The awards celebrate excellence in apprenticeship training and highlight the dedication, skill and commitment demonstrated by individuals helping to shape the future of the building services engineering sector. […]

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6th May 2026

Apprenticeships pay back: ECA, JIB and JTL back Fabian Society call to invest in skills for a stronger built environment workforce

Industry contributors say high quality apprenticeships deliver measurable business returns – boosting productivity, retention and capacity for SMEs across the supply chain. Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and independent training provider JTL are urging employers across construction, engineering and building services to treat apprenticeships as a strategic investment, not a cost, […]

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6th May 2026

Josh Babarinde MP visits JTL Eastbourne to meet apprentices and employers

Josh Babarinde MP visited JTL’s training centre in Eastbourne to meet apprentices, employers and industry partners, and to discuss how apprenticeship opportunities can be strengthened across the region. The visit coincided with a trade morning event hosted at the centre in partnership with City Electrical Factors (CEF), bringing together local employers and suppliers to showcase tools, equipment and share industry knowledge. The event […]

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31st March 2026

JTL maintains strong electrical achievement rate as national QAR figures released

The publication of the 2024/25 Qualification Achievement Rate (QAR) figures provides an important moment to reflect on the progress being made across apprenticeship provision nationally. JTL welcomes the overall increase in achievement rates across the sector, which highlights the growing recognition of apprenticeships as a valuable, high‑quality pathway into skilled careers. This upward trend is […]

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4th March 2026

JTL hosts Aico Community Awards 2026 – Apprentice of the Year assessment day

JTL is proud to have hosted the assessment day at JTL Birmingham for the Aico Community Awards 2026 – Apprentice of the Year category. Electrical apprentices from across the UK put their knowledge and practical skills to the test as part of this prestigious awards process. The standard on display in Birmingham was exceptional, and […]

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18th February 2026

JTL launches Female Apprentice Network

JTL has launched a new Female Apprentice Network, bringing together women and girls from across its apprenticeship programmes to connect, share experiences and help shape a more inclusive future for the building services engineering sector. The network was officially launched during National Apprenticeship Week, with its inaugural event held at the newest JTL training centre, […]

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9th February 2026

JTL launches new campaign celebrating the people behind successful apprenticeships

JTL has launched a new advertising campaign that puts real people at the heart of apprenticeships – showcasing apprentices, employers and JTL Training Officers working together to build successful careers in the electrical, plumbing and heating industries. The campaign highlights JTL’s unique model, which provides every apprentice with a dedicated Training Officer who supports and […]

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9th February 2026

How JTL is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026

From centre open days to parliamentary events – and everything in between – here’s how JTL is marking this annual celebration of apprenticeships. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week runs from 9-15 February, themed around Skills for Life. Across our JTL training centres and in collaboration with stakeholders, we’re looking forward to a packed week of events and […]

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8th February 2026

JTL Female Apprentice Network Launch Event

An exciting new initiative from JTL to connect women in plumbing, heating and electrical trades. Join us during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 for the launch of JTL’s new Female Apprentice Network – designed to support women entering and progressing in plumbing, heating and electrical trades. The launch event, themed as ‘Building Our Network’, marks the beginning of a 12-month programme designed to […]

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16th January 2026

JTL Birmingham to host National Apprenticeship Week open event for electrical and plumbing employers and apprentices

JTL is inviting local electrical and plumbing employers, professionals and apprentices to an open event at the JTL Birmingham Training Centre, on Rocky Lane, during National Apprenticeship Week. Taking place on Thursday 12 February from 3pm to 7pm, the event offers attendees the opportunity to explore JTL’s training offer, connect with industry partners, and access practical […]

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13th January 2026

JTL celebrates official opening of refurbished London South training centre

JTL has officially opened its newly refurbished London South training centre in Orpington, following a £1 million investment to expand high-quality electrical, plumbing and heating training across London and Kent. The centre was formally opened at a launch event attended by employers, industry stakeholders and local representatives, with Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the House […]

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5th January 2026

EIC raises awareness for apprentices

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) recently visited Loughborough College to speak with JTL Electrical Apprentices and T Level Electrical students about our ongoing mission to support apprentices, employees, retired colleagues and their immediate families within the electrical and energy industries. A key focus of the visit was EIC’s mental health awareness work and the importance […]

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22nd December 2025

JTL announced as a finalist at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026

JTL has been named a national finalist in the FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026, in association with City & Guilds. These prestigious awards celebrate the organisations that are helping to shape the future of apprenticeships across the UK. JTL has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Use of Technology in Training’ category, reflecting […]

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22nd December 2025

What employers need to know about the Government Budget

The recent Autumn Budget brings good news for non-levy-paying employers, says JTL, as training and assessment for apprentices aged 25 or under will now be fully funded. This means: The Government has also confirmed that apprenticeship levy funds will now expire after 12 months instead of 24. This change will speed up the rate at which […]

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22nd December 2025

Fire & Rescue Service delivers safety sessions at JTL Nottingham

As part of JTL’s Steps to Success curriculum, designed to support the personal and professional development of its apprentices, JTL proudly welcomed the Fire & Rescue Service to its training centre in Nottingham on 20 and 21 November, with more impactful educational visits scheduled in the coming weeks. Steps to Success aims to empower apprentices to become well-rounded […]

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