‘Low-carbon heating to become significant revenue source’
New polling from research foundation Nesta finds that heat pump installers and heating engineers across the UK are expecting low-carbon heating to quickly become a significant source of revenue, with one in four (25%) anticipating that between a quarter and a half of their income will come from low-carbon heating sources by winter. The survey […]
HDM Solar opens renewables product training centres
HDM Solar, a UK wholesaler of solar panels, batteries, and renewable energy equipment, has launched a series of Renewables Training Centres of Excellence at its UK branches, providing on-site training facilities for installers. The purpose-built centres are located within existing branches and are designed to offer hands-on product training and technical sessions delivered in collaboration […]
£6m investment in electricity trade apprenticeships
Distribution network operator UK Power Networks says it is investing £6 million in craft apprenticeships this year, including hiring 55 newcomers to support local communities and advance Britain’s clean energy goals. The 55 appointments are part of a “future-ready workforce” that will keep power flowing to 20 million people and connect the low-carbon future to […]
NICEIC launches summer discount on training
Certification and training body NICEIC is offering a 10% discount on all virtual and e-learning training courses until the end of September. The offer is intended to support electrical professionals seeking flexible options to upskill alongside work and personal commitments. The organisation’s training portfolio includes courses in electrical installation, renewables, fire detection and alarms, and […]
Develop launches new talent development programme
Develop has recently launched its new talent development programme, which seeks to encourage skilled individuals from across the utility sector to become industry leading trainers and help inspire the next generation of talent. The aim of the campaign is to develop those already working ‘hands on’ in the sector to become inspirational trainers and offers […]
Connelly Security Systems partners with Skills for Security for employees
Connelly Security Systems (CSS) have partnered with Skills for Security to access its newly developed online technical Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to upskill their engineers. Over the next year, CSS intend to use Skills for Security’s online courses to upskill their workforce, starting with an initial ten engineers. The courses are aimed at installers, […]
