SELECT and SJIB warn against rise of rogue training providers and fast-track electrician courses
SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have issued a fresh warning about the dangers of rogue training providers offering short courses which claim to provide a fast-track route into the electrical industry. The two organisations say there is growing concern that people are being encouraged to believe they can acquire the knowledge, practical […]
Martindale launches electrical learning hub
A dedicated new resources hub on the Martindale website has been introduced to support students and apprentices as they start their journey in the electrical industry. As an industry leader in the field of safety and test equipment, Martindale has collated a comprehensive library of free essential resources, guides and downloads for electrical students, apprentices […]
How students can get extra industry support through free NAPIT foundation membership
As young people across the UK receive their GCSE, T Level and A Level results, NAPIT Foundation is offering free membership to students and apprentices, giving young people access to expert technical guidance, educational resources, CPD and regular industry updates. Results day is an important milestone, and for those aiming to become electricians, it is […]
How electricians and HVAC engineers are building £2 million businesses without a degree
As hundreds of thousands of students receive their A-level (13 August) and GCSE (20 August) results and consider their next steps, new Tradify research suggests some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs are taking a very different route – building trade businesses that generate up to £2 million in annual revenue. Drawing on data from 3,271 […]
ECS, NET integration speeds apprentice gold card applications
A new digital integration between National Electrotechnical Training (NET) and the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) will allow eligible apprentices to apply for their first ECS gold card more quickly. Previously, apprentices had to wait for a certificate from the Department for Education confirming they had successfully completed their apprenticeship before uploading it as evidence during […]
JTL: Electrical apprenticeship numbers fall below demand
England is not training enough electricians to meet future demand from housing, clean energy, infrastructure, and data centre projects, according to new analysis from electrical training provider JTL. The organisation says apprenticeship starts have fallen below 7,000 a year, significantly below the estimated 12,500 annual starts needed to maintain a workforce capable of supporting future […]
SELECT, SJIB, SECTT promote electrical apprenticeships
Scotland’s leading electrotechnical bodies are encouraging school leavers receiving their exam results to consider an electrical apprenticeship, highlighting growing demand for skilled workers across the industry. SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body; the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB); and the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) say apprenticeships offer a route into careers supporting the […]
NICEIC celebrates 2026 SkillELECTRIC finalists
NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has said it is pleased to celebrate the 2026 SkillELECTRIC finalists, as the eight competitors who scored most highly across the national qualifying heats have now been named. NICEIC is a delivery partner of SkillELECTRIC, which is organised by industry charity National Electrotechnical Training (NET). […]
JTL opens new Medway training centre
Electrical training provider JTL has officially opened a new electrical training centre in Medway following a £2 million investment to expand apprenticeship training across Kent. Located at Sun Pier in Chatham, the facility was opened by the Mayor of Medway, Councillor Douglas Hamandishe, alongside Sir John Low, Chair of the JTL Board; Chris Claydon, JTL […]
Milwaukee partners with JTL to address skills shortage
Milwaukee Tools, a US manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools and accessories, has partnered with electrical training provider JTL to support apprentices entering the construction and building services engineering sectors. The partnership will initially be rolled out through a pilot programme at JTL’s Birmingham and Thames Valley training centres, providing apprentices with access to professional-grade equipment, […]