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Demand for Electricians to soar with 100,000 more needed by 2032
The UK Trade Skills Index 2023 is a report that provides an insight into the future of trade skills in the country. This report was commissioned by the British government to identify the skill sets that will be in demand over the next five years, and to provide an analysis of the state of trade […]
Read moreCity & Guilds Level 2 & 3 2365 Courses now available to book!
Electrician Courses 4U are pleased to announce that we have launched 2 new electrician courses to help you on your journey to becoming a fully qualified electrician: – City and Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) – City and Guilds 2365-03 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) […]
Read moreDomestic Electrician Top Up Course now available to book!
In September 2021, the Competent Person Schemes changed their entry requirements in line with the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification updates. This now means that in order to join a Competent Persons Scheme, such a NICIEC or NAPIT, you must have your 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification, a Level 3 Initial Verification qualification, a craft qualification such […]
Read more18th Edition Amendment 2
In April this year Amendment 2 to BS7671:2018 was released. In this piece we are going to take a look at some of the changes that have taken place in a little more detail. Before we do though, just a reminder, if you hold an 18th Edition qualification (i.e. City & Guilds 2382-18) there is […]
Read moreRecycling your Electrical Items
An estimated 2 tonnes of WEEE items are discarded by UK households and businesses every year. WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment and includes most products that have a plug or require a battery. There are 10 main categories of WEEE items which you can see listed below. WEEE is the fastest growing […]
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