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Trade training and assessment helping address the FE college teacher shortage
Four in ten colleges have cut courses. The trades are short of teachers... And the country is short of trades.
The further education sector is in the middle of a quiet staffing crisis. Around 40% of colleges have been forced to cancel courses in the last twelve months because they... Read more...
Plumbing and heating engineers exploring renewables training to meet future workforce needs
Why the Future of Plumbing and Heating Depends on Broadening the Workforce
The plumbing, heating and wider energy sector faces one of the biggest workforce challenges in decades. According to the latest Inclusion Measurement Framework published by Energy & Utility Skills, the... Read more...
Heat pump installer training addressing the UK engineer skills shortage
Heat Pump Installer Skills Shortage Continues Across the UK
Industry reports continue to highlight a growing shortage of qualified heat pump installers as demand for low-carbon heating systems increases across the UK. With the continued expansion of renewable heating... Read more...
Low temperature heating system design using Polypipe underfloor heating
Low Temperature Heating Becoming Central to Future System Design
Low temperature heating systems are continuing to move further into the spotlight as the UK heating industry transitions towards lower-carbon technologies and improved energy efficiency standards. With the increasing adoption... Read more...
Heat pump installer trained for low-carbon heating under the Future Homes Standard
Future Homes Standard Set to Transform New Build Heating Across the UK
Heat pump installations across the UK continue to increase as demand for low-carbon heating grows and government support schemes expand. Recent updates to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) include additional... Read more...
Air source heat pump installation supported by the expanded Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Heat Pump Installations Continue to Rise as Government Expands Support for Off-Grid Homes
Heat pump installations across the UK continue to increase as demand for low-carbon heating grows and government support schemes expand. Recent updates to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) include additional... Read more...
SSAIB becomes the first ICO-accredited monitoring body under UK GDPR in the fire and security sector
SSAIB Receives Landmark ICO Accreditation Under UK GDPR
The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has announced that it has become the first accredited monitoring body approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under Article 41 of... Read more...