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15th September 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

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15th September 2026

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

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14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

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14th September 2026

Younger homeowners more likely to trust a tradesperson based on looks

Electrical

Electrical

Electrical news, views, and product innovation...

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14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

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10th September 2026

SELECT and SJIB warn against rise of rogue training providers and short courses

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9th September 2026

Supporting the next generation: Martindale launches Electrical Learning Hub

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2nd September 2026

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating

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

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15th September 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

Plumbing & Heating |

15th September 2026

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

Plumbing & Heating |

14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

Plumbing & Heating |

14th September 2026

Younger homeowners more likely to trust a tradesperson based on looks

Features

Features

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

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2nd September 2026

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

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2nd September 2026

Why apprenticeships must work for employers

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19th August 2026

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

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17th August 2026

Could new training obligations widen the electrical skills gap?

Learning Zone

Learning Zone

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

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24th August 2026

Safe isolation: work safe, go home safe

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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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7th July 2026

NICEIC launches tutor-led remote EVCP course to expand access to Level 3 qualification

NICEIC has launched a new one-day remote training course for the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-34). This new course will make it easier for electrical contractors to upskill and gain a recognised EVCP qualification without needing to attend a […]

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Level 3

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16th April 2026

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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Level 3

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16th April 2026

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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8th April 2026

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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