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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Upskill qualified electricians to maintain safe standards in renewable technology, says JIB

On 1 May 2026 FE Week reported on industry concerns about renewable technology training courses. Those which follow the Government-backed ‘Skills Bootcamp’ model are highlighted as particularly worrying, in terms of teaching methods and the quality of assessment. These are short-cut routes which do not result in competent installers and therefore undermine safety. Experts within the electrotechnical […]

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Schneider Electric UK&I launches monthly CPD training sessions

Schneider Electric has launched The Learning Loop, a monthly CPD-accredited online learning programme designed to support ongoing training, upskilling and professional development across the electrical industry in the UK and Ireland. The new programme will offer two sessions each month, combining a CPD-accredited technical webinar with a follow-on session exploring how those principles are applied to […]

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