CIPHE statement: plumbing & heating new apprenticeship standards

CIPHE, in partnership with awarding organisations, has released an update on the proposed Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship standards, including important changes and potential delays. The newly proposed Level 2 and Level 3-CIPHE led apprenticeship standards have been challenged by other industry stakeholders. In response, Skills England through the Apprenticeship Reforms, has established an […]

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Fully funded training opens route to Level 3 qualifications for experienced electricians in Cheshire

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to be supporting experienced electricians living or working in Cheshire West and Chester with a fully funded route to a recognised Level 3 qualification. Thanks to funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) through the Cheshire West […]

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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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