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📢 Exciting News for the Plumbing and Heating Industry! We’re pleased to share an important article from HVP Mag about the new industry-certified Plumbing Apprenticeship Standards introduced by The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE). https://lnkd.in/eGBbc4Kw These new standards aim to strengthen our industry by providing clear career entry points at Level 2 and Level 3. This initiative will pave the way for a more skilled and robust workforce, addressing the urgent need for well-trained professionals. Key Highlights: Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard: Comprehensive training with an End-Point Assessment covering installations and systems. Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard: Advanced assessments with opportunities for further training in low-carbon technologies or gas installations. Extensive Industry Support: 89% support from industry professionals. Addressing Educational Gaps: Responds to the decline in college enrolments and current education system limitations. At HPS, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of the plumbing and heating workforce. These new standards are a significant step forward in ensuring high-quality training and career opportunities for future professionals. #Plumbing #Heating #Apprenticeships #IndustryStandards #CIPHE #WorkforceDevelopment #HVPhttps:

"Our 8-week training program transforms individuals with no prior industry experience into HVAC certified maintenance technicians." While I commend the introduction of new training or apprenticeship programs, it's important to take a closer look at this statement. Becoming EPA Section 608 certified involves studying a 28-page booklet and achieving a 70% passing score on a multiple-choice test. While passing this test is necessary to legally handle refrigerants, it does not equip individuals with the practical HVAC troubleshooting knowledge required in the field. A proficient apartment maintenance technician needs a strong foundation in various areas, including plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), carpentry, drywall, appliances, and general repairs. Developing a robust skill set in these areas takes years of experience and practice. Although 2-3 month-long apprenticeship programs are an excellent starting point, addressing the shortage of qualified maintenance personnel will require years of continuous effort and commitment. Do you agree or disagree? How is your company investing in the development of its maintenance personnel? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Electricians with qualifications from overseas who wish to complete the Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment can soon get their skills and knowledge mapped against UK standards, thanks to work between TESP and international qualifications recognition body Ecctis Ltd. The mapping process reviews an applicant’s electrical qualifications from outside of the UK to verify which technical knowledge from their home country is transferrable and aligned to the knowledge units of the Domestic Electrician apprenticeship standard. It provides the applicant with an official ‘Industry Skills Statement’ which can then be used to embark on the Experienced Worker Assessment, filling in any knowledge or training gaps before having their practical competence assessed on UK-based projects. The electrotechnical industry already has a long-standing relationship with Ecctis for mapping of overseas electricians against the Installation & Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship standard. Now, after recent development work by TESP and Ecctis, from 02 January 2024 those with purely domestic experience can now get their qualifications mapped in preparation for the Domestic Electrician EWA. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSkZauab

What is the most destructive thing to happen to the electrical industry over the last 20 years imho??? Part P and the domestic installer mechanism blended with short course training. This led to inclusion within the electrical trade of kitchen fitters, plumbers and many others without the core training actual electricians hold. The original intentions around stopping DIY and rogue unregistered, unqualified people was admirable. But the areas Part P applied shrank on each revision and the route to “qualify” as a domestic installer became ever shorter. It started to deliver exactly what it hoped to stop. In turn training providers shifted course delivery from longer form apprenticeship based models to faster, more expensive and shorter training. What we have seen during the failure of options skills and the state of many other training providers formed its roots due to the above. This is not revolutionary or a revelation it’s old news. Very old news, so old I left a certain trade association back in the mid 2000s over exactly this issue. Nearly as old news as the devaluation of EICRs, even this boring old electrician had YouTube videos and posts stretching back nearly a decade moaning about it, yet some suggest the problem begun during the PRS EICR drive. https://lnkd.in/ekC6N6kc Some use the above as a stick to beat industry with today, from frustration no doubt and possibly to raise one’s own profile. Industry has accepted this issue and has shifted focus away from those approaches. The results will take years to see but with a return to 48 month apprenticeships, awerness around rogue training providers, tightening of the EAS specification, the emergence of renewable technologies and a change across building regulations we can have some cause for positivity imho. Solutions to the problems are always the difficult part and working with industry this last few years I can see and respect the determined effort many volunteers have in steering that ship towards a better target. In that aim Apprentice 121 exists both online and in the real world. Putting tens of thousands of pounds back into industry each and every year. I call that productive and positive but hey you can make your own mind up 💪 Have a great day and remember #teamsparks #risethetide #bettertogether #liftothersup

Another week, another consultation regarding another complete redesign of the way things were previously. 🤐 This one impacts the building and construction industry because it's about vocational training. 🔨 I firmly believe we need more apprentices in our sector. Being a builder, plumber, electrician, tiler, roofer, window fabricator... should be an amazing, rewarding career. And attractive training programmes are an important step. There are several red flags for me in the consultation document here. It's a relatively short read and I encourage you to have a quick look and provide feedback. Make apprenticeships great again! Consultation closes in a week. https://lnkd.in/gBxCNNdU

Introductory and level 2 trained #SkillsAcademy learners that are yearning to continue their construction journey. Can you assist them on the next leg? Your employment/apprenticeship support could be the catalyst for launching someone's promising career in construction. 💛

Electricians keep our lights on, literally! But becoming a master electrician takes dedication and serious skills. Here's a breakdown of their journey: ⚡️ Apprenticeship: It all starts with learning the ropes. Electrician apprenticeships typically last 4-5 years or 9,000-10,000 hours (Skills Trade Ontario) plus a 6-month classroom instruction with hands-on training under a licensed electrician. They learn electrical theory, safety codes, and installation techniques. Going to the next stage will have them require a journeyman's certification. ⚡️ Experience: After the apprenticeship and upon passing the certification, electricians become journeyman electricians. This is where they gain valuable real-world experience by working on various electrical projects. This can take a minimum of 3 years, racking up thousands of work hours to be eligible for the master electrician exam. ⚡️ Master Electrician Exam: The final hurdle! To become a master electrician, they need to pass a comprehensive exam testing their advanced knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and practices. This ensures they have the expertise to handle complex electrical systems and even supervise other electricians. Becoming a master electrician takes years of commitment and a passion for the trade. By knowing all this, would you consider a career as an electrician? ⚡ #vanco #vancoelectrical #electric #electrical #electricity #electrician #electricalwork #electrician #electricianswag #electricianlife #electricianslife #electricianstuff #electricianproblems #electricianapprentice #electricianspecialists #electrical #electricaltips #electricallife #electricalsafety #electricalengineer #electricalcontractor #electricalengineering #engineer #engineers #engineering #engineeringlife #EngineeringExcellence #engineerlife #engineerproblems #engineeringjobs

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It's National Apprenticeship Week! Did you know there are nearly 190,000 electrical apprentices in the US? If you're looking to make it as an #electrician, having the right toolbox is essential to doing your job well, especially at the beginning of your career. Being an apprentice puts you in a spot to start fresh and learn from the best. How else would you know what tools are most important? Luckily, you don't need every tool in the shop when you start an apprenticeship. However, you can prepare and learn to create the perfect starter toolkit with this ultimate #apprentice tool list from our friends at Inside Advisor Pro. Create your starter toolbox and read more here: https://ow.ly/IvKv50Q4NFf #NAW2022

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