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Latest LMI published by TESP gives new skills insights

New Labour Market Intelligence published by TESP has shown an increased focus on low carbon activities and an increase in expected demand for qualified electricians and apprentices. Download a summary infographic The detailed LMI study, carried out by research experts Pye Tait and funded by industry charity NET, has provided up-to-date information on the electrotechnical sector in terms of its size, workforce demography, and the challenges and opportunities that it faces. With a…

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…

TESP partners with JobsAware to tackle rogue trainers

The industry’s fight against ‘rogue trainers’ offering inadequate and unethical training packages has been boosted by a partnership between The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) and JobsAware, a government-backed organisation set up to prevent job scams and labour market abuses. TESP’s Rogue Trainers campaign was launched in 2021 to warn against training providers who offer expensive packages that are not industry-recognised, targeting those wishing to retrain in skilled trades such as electrical work.…

Electrical apprenticeships offer best career opportunities

A new guide published by the Department for Education and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has highlighted the fact that electrical apprenticeships can offer some of the best career prospects for young people. ECA Director of Workforce and Public Affairs Andrew Eldred said: “This endorsement from the Department for Education and IfATE confirms what we in industry already knew. An electrical apprenticeship isn’t just a popular choice.…

Consultation: Welsh Fire & Security Systems Apprenticeship

As reported by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), the Employer Steering Group is inviting feedback on the draft Fire and Security Systems Installation Apprenticeship Framework at CQFW Level 3 for Wales, as part of a comprehensive review, and would be interested to hear from apprentices, employers, training providers, awarding bodies, assessors and other stakeholders in Wales to ensure the new Framework is fit for purpose. Respondents are invited to comment on the…

More power to employers in new ‘Skills Bill’

A new law recently passed through Government means that employers are now embedded at the heart of the skills system. The Skills and Post-16 Education Act in England has introduced a number of measures to improve the skills and training landscape, empower employers to drive up the quality of apprenticeships and prioritise green skills. In addition, schools will now be required to make sure all children get to meet training providers…

More are now eligible for Level 3 funding

The Government’s ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ has widened its eligibility criteria so now more can benefit from Level 3 course funding. Until recently, the initiative was only open to those who didn’t already have a Level 3 qualification. From April 2022, any adult in England who is unemployed or earning under £18,525 annually can now also receive free training from hundreds of colleges and training providers across the country, even if…