Thursday 11th June 2026

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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...

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10th June 2026

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

Plumbing & Heating |

4th June 2026

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Plumbing & Heating |

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

Browse and download exclusive training content, including PDFs, videos, how-to tips, and more...

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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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21st April 2026

LCL Awards welcomes a new Qualification Manager

LCL Awards welcomes new Qualifications Manager (QM), Toni Oakley-Tulk. Specialising in plumbing, renewables and F-Gas, Toni joins the leading Awarding Organisation with a wealth of experience in engineering and training, including positions at British Gas, Homeserve and Viessmann. Toni said: “I’m looking forward to being involved in shaping some of LCL Awards’ qualifications, fine-tuning them to […]

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10th March 2026

Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training with LCL-accredited qualifications

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the availability of three nationally recognised qualifications delivered at its Hatfield Training Centre, developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies including the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The courses are designed to equip experienced heating professionals with […]

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8th March 2026

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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19th January 2026

TrainME tool offers training pathway

For many installers, plumbers and engineers, navigating the training and accreditation landscape can be complicated. Mitsubishi Electric’s TrainME tool has been developed to address this challenge, providing a clear, structured pathway for professionals looking to upskill and become confident, competent heat pump installers.  TrainME is an intuitive online tool designed to support individuals at every stage of their career […]

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13th January 2026

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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