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9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Earthing and bonding can be the source of much confusion. Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?, which looks at the basic principles and breaks down some of the common misconceptions. Covering: Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

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27th January 2026

Electric heating jargon buster

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Electric heating jargon buster, and learn the core terminology you need to know. Covering: Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

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27th January 2026

Heat pumps explained

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Heat pumps explained, and find out what you need to know when working with heat pumps. Covering: Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

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19th January 2026

Daikin opens Manchester Training Academy

Daikin’s new Manchester training academy features a host of fresh resources to enable the training of new and experienced heat pump installers, along with the installation of renewables technology to support the drive towards net zero in the Manchester region and beyond. The academy’s new facilities feature three state-of-the-art training rooms equipped with the latest […]

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19th January 2026

Asbestos: what do I need to know?

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Asbestos: what do I need to know? Covering: Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

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18th January 2026

What is the AM2 or AM2S?

At the end of your electrical apprenticeship you’ll need to take the AM2 or AM2S test before you can become fully qualified. The AM2 and AM2S are an in-depth assessment where you have to carry out specific tasks to show what you have learned during your apprenticeship. The whole test is around 16 hours long, […]

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18th January 2026

AM2 preparation: key links and checklist

To prepare for your AM2, the NET website has lots of resources and advice to help: The NET Readiness for Assessment Checklists explain what you’ll have to do during your assessment, to give you time to prepare and ensure you have all the knowledge and practical experience. The AM2 Journey explains the steps from the ‘gateway check’ when […]

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15th January 2026

RCDs: the what, where, why, when?

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, RCDs: the what, where, why, when? Covering: This PDF includes six quiz questions and answers on pages 5-6. Click here to visit the Learning Zone

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12th January 2026

Trailblazing sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy

A trailblazing three-year partnership between Lovell, Morgan Sindall Construction and the Building Heroes Education Foundation launches the industry-focused sponsorship of the Darlington Skills Academy, a major support hub for Service leavers and veterans looking to enter into a career within the construction industry, delivered with Darlington College, a leading FE institution and outstanding training partner […]

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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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News

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

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

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Electrical

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

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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

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

Plumbing & Heating

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

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

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

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

Features

The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

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

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

Learning Zone

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Safe isolation: what you need to know

Understanding the Building Regulations

Calculating the expected resistance of a circuit

All learner Articles

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Electric heating jargon buster

Heat pumps explained

Daikin opens Manchester Training Academy

Asbestos: what do I need to know?

What is the AM2 or AM2S?

AM2 preparation: key links and checklist

RCDs: the what, where, why, when?

Trailblazing sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy

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

All learner Articles

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Electric heating jargon buster

Heat pumps explained

Daikin opens Manchester Training Academy

Asbestos: what do I need to know?

What is the AM2 or AM2S?

AM2 preparation: key links and checklist

RCDs: the what, where, why, when?

Trailblazing sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy

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

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