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01
May
2013
Circular 72 2013 - Ensuring electrical installation trainees are on the correct NVQ
Guidance on the correct qualifications needed to become an installation electrician after a small number of individuals were recently placed on the wrong NVQ by their local further education college.
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24
Apr
2013
Circular 66 2013 - New 'Tech Bacc' to give vocational qualifications parity with A-levels
ECA has welcomed the announcement of a new Technical Baccalaureate, intended to raise the status of vocational qualifications to make them equal to academic A-levels and better prepare students for vocational employment.
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17
Apr
2013
Circular 64 2013 - New Gate Safe Aware Installer (IOSH) training
The national Gate Safe campaign has now launched a ½ day IOSH-accredited Gate Safe Aware Installer training course, which covers the correct protocol for automated gates for relevant personnel, including installers, specifiers and health & safety advisors.
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10
Apr
2013
Circular 58 2013 - New Tavcom Training prospectus for PC & mobile
Tavcom Training, the ECA's preferred provider for Security Systems training, has published their updated training prospectus for PC & mobile - ECA members receive a 10% off all Tavcom classroom courses.
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03
Apr
2013
Circular 53 2013 - ECA welcomes Government response to Richard Review
In its response to the Richard Review of Apprenticeships, Government has signalled that it intends to implement measures called for by the ECA but our Head of Education and Training, Iain Macdonald says there is still some way to go.
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27
Mar
2013
Circular 49 2013 - Changes to qualification requirements for Part P QS from 6 April
The ECA has produced a short guide to the changes to the qualification requirements for new registered Qualified Supervisors of companies registered under Part P that come into effect from 6 April 2013.
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27
Feb
2013
Circular 33 2013 - ECA Edmundson Awards: Last day to enter
Today is the final date for entries to the ECA Edmundson Apprentice and Adult trainee of the Year awards. If your company hasn't put forward a candidate and would like to do so, you are not too late!
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20
Feb
2013
Circular 28 2013 - Join our list of winners in the ECA Edmundson Awards
If your company has a high performing apprentice or adult trainee, and you have not already entered for the 2013 awards, why not apply now?
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20
Feb
2013
Circular 30 2013 - Gain certified recognition as a CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant: DECC-subsidised
If you are a Facilities, Estates, Operations, Quality, Safety or Environmental Manager this 3-day course in 'Energy Management System Implementation for Non-Energy Managers' offers the chance to enhance knowledge and gain professional recognition as a CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant (Energy Management Systems).
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13
Feb
2013
Circular 24 2013 - £1,500 employer grant throughout 2013 for up to 10 apprentices
Last year, the Government introduced a £1,500 cash incentive scheme to take on an apprentice and as it was so well received, it has been improved and extended into 2013.
