ECA urges Skills England to back low-carbon skills with training that protects safety and competence

ECA has welcomed Skills England’s ambition to strengthen the UK’s workforce for the low-carbon transition, including in areas such as EV charge points and solar PV. However, it is warning that fast-tracked apprenticeship units must not come at the expense of electrical safety, competence and industry-recognised standards. Keith Sanderson, Head of Education and Skills at ECA, […]

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TESP statement on EV and solar apprenticeship units

The Government has announced that new apprenticeship units in ‘Electric vehicle charging point installation and maintenance’ and ‘Solar PV installation and maintenance’ will be introduced in England from April. TESP welcomes the focus on these technologies and the recognition that this work should be carried out by qualified electricians. However, the units themselves do not […]

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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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