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ECS works with industry to update digital occupation frameworks

26 January 24

The digital occupational framework within the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has been updated, following a review by the ECS Digital Industry Working Group.

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Experienced workers achieve new Level 3 NVQ in Electronic Fire and Security Systems

19 January 24

As the first four people to complete the EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems; Shaun Wright, Daren Pool, Gary Flockton and John Watts had the honour of having their qualifications presented to them by EAL’s Managing Director Al Parkes and Dame Judith Hackitt DBE, Chair of the EAL board.

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Research into the solar power workforce supports calls for electricians to upskill

13 December 23

Research commissioned by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) reveals the scale of the workforce required to meet government targets for solar powered electricity generation.
 

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First FESS Experienced Worker Assessment successfully completed for BPEC

13 December 23

The ECS is delighted to announce that the first experienced worker on the BPEC Fire Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) has successfully completed the assessment and obtained their ECS gold card.

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