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Welsh Electrical Firms Especially Worried about Future Skills

01 August 23

Electrotechnical contractors in Wales are more concerned than employers elsewhere in the UK about shortfalls in workforce skills and qualifications as the sector prepares for the upturn in work necessary to deliver the nation’s net zero infrastructure.

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New Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment now available

25 July 23

Domestic electricians who need to formally recognise their skills and experience now have a dedicated Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) route available to them.

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Empowering Electricians: The significance of EV charging qualifications

10 July 23

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has revolutionised transportation and energy consumption, and the United Kingdom is no exception with the government's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate. This surge in EV adoption has led to a growing demand for electricians with specialised knowledge in EV charging point (EVCP) installation and maintenance. So why should electricians explore this market, and how can an EV charging qualification benefit them?

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Join the EV Charging Revolution: Apply for City & Guilds' Shell Sponsored Training!

10 July 23

City & Guilds, in partnership with Shell, is offering a limited opportunity for six ECS gold card Electricians to join the exclusive EV Charging Shell sponsored training taking pace in London. 
 

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