electrician apprenticeship

Electrotechnical Apprenticeship sets gold standard for green skills

The Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship has been hailed by the Government as a ‘gold standard for green skills’, one of just six apprenticeships selected for their sustainability credentials and delivering the skills needed to support the transition to net zero. To mark the announcement, electrical apprentices and representatives from industry employers Clarkson Evans and SJD Electrical met with the Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Gillian Keegan…

Electrotechnical Industry Consultation: Electrician Apprenticeship Standard

As reported by the ECA, a major review of the content of the main electrician apprenticeship standard in England is now under way. ECA members and other industry stakeholders now have the opportunity to comment on draft proposals by the deadline of 9 September. Proposed changes include an increased emphasis on new technology including digital and low carbon installations, and the related demands on electricians’ knowledge and skills. The Institute…