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19th May 2026

The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

Are new EAS requirements and tighter ECS criteria set to squeeze the workforce at a time when electrical expertise is more critical than ever? The UK electrotechnical sector is approaching a critical pressure point. Following the introduction of the updated Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) and wider electrical scheme changes coming into force this October, registered […]

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5th May 2026

EAL co-founds The UK Qualifications Alliance to service international markets

EAL is proud to announce a collaboration with four other UK Awarding Organisations to form The UK Qualifications Alliance – bringing UK qualifications to the global stage. The goal of the Alliance is to develop sustainable business in international markets, through a co-ordinated, sector-led proposition promoting workforce mobility. The participating organisations in the UK Qualifications […]

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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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10th March 2026

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

EAL is introducing two new Level 3 qualifications designed to strengthen industry competence and support professionals working across the electrical installation and electronic security sectors. Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (610/7005/1)This updated qualification provides a comprehensive understanding of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, supporting electricians, designers and inspectors who need to align […]

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23rd February 2026

Logic4training launches new routes to becoming a qualified electrician

The electrical skills gap is growing nationwide, with London experiencing the most dramatic shortfall. To help plug this gap – caused by the UK’s ageing workforce and the crucial role electricians have in the path to net zero – and bring on board the 15,000+ more electricians required over the next five years, Southeast-based Logic4training […]

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20th January 2026

What low-carbon installers can expect in 2026 – and how to get trained

As the low-carbon electrical industry continues to grow, Mark Krull from Logic4training gives an overview of what installers need to know and how to make sure they are qualified and ready to take on new challenges in the year ahead. With the new year upon us, many electrical engineers will be planning for new opportunities […]

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20th January 2026

Amendment 4 to BS 7671: EAL qualifications update

EAL qualifications and assessments are being reviewed to align with Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations, which will be published on 15 April 2026. This change impacts a range of qualifications as BS 7671 is assessed across several qualifications. How does this impact EAL’s provision?EAL will launch a replacement Level 3 Award in […]

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20th January 2026

Underpinning Knowledge tests approved as entry route to ECS Experienced Worker card

The ECS Steering Committee has approved the EAL Electrical Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding Tests as an eligibility route for the Experienced Worker card for electricians with substantial industry experience. This route, developed with input from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), is strictly limited to experienced operatives who can demonstrate breadth of practical work and meet […]

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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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22nd December 2025

JIB responds to CSJ Skills to Build report with call to prioritise direct employment and competence

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report, Skills to Build: Fixing Britain’s construction workforce crisis, was published in November 2025, setting out 26 recommendations – across government departments, education and industry. The central message, that construction cannot meet housing and infrastructure demand without rebuilding a domestic skills pipeline, has been a long-held concern of the Joint Industry […]

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Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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

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Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

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Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

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Understanding the Building Regulations

Calculating the expected resistance of a circuit

All qualification Articles

The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

EAL co-founds The UK Qualifications Alliance to service international markets

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

Wiring Regulations Amendment 4: qualification changes

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

Logic4training launches new routes to becoming a qualified electrician

What low-carbon installers can expect in 2026 – and how to get trained

Amendment 4 to BS 7671: EAL qualifications update

Underpinning Knowledge tests approved as entry route to ECS Experienced Worker card

LCL low-carbon qualifications with strengthened entry requirements meet ECS approval

JIB responds to CSJ Skills to Build report with call to prioritise direct employment and competence

All qualification Articles

The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

EAL co-founds The UK Qualifications Alliance to service international markets

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

Wiring Regulations Amendment 4: qualification changes

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

Logic4training launches new routes to becoming a qualified electrician

What low-carbon installers can expect in 2026 – and how to get trained

Amendment 4 to BS 7671: EAL qualifications update

Underpinning Knowledge tests approved as entry route to ECS Experienced Worker card

LCL low-carbon qualifications with strengthened entry requirements meet ECS approval

JIB responds to CSJ Skills to Build report with call to prioritise direct employment and competence

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