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16
Feb
2012
Circular 31 2012 - Modular hire industry signs up to skills competence
The modular and portable buildings industry has demonstrated its commitment to competence after forming a training and skills registration partnership with the ECA and the Joint Industry Board (JIB).
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09
Feb
2012
Circular 28 2012 - ECA training partner OSTAS goes from strength to strength
Following a recent expansion of its operations, Health & Safety specialists OSTAS (Occupational Safety Training and Advisory Group) now offers an enhanced portfolio of trainers, courses and expertise, which will benefit the ECA's current and future health & safety training provision and relevant in-company health & safety courses.
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09
Feb
2012
Circular 27 2012 - Employers are also Edmundson Awards 'winners'
Nominations for the 2012 ECA Edmundson Awards close at the end of this month. Want to know about the benefits of taking part, what it's like to get involved and how to spot a suitable candidate?
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01
Feb
2012
Circular 19 2012 - Overview of funding available for training
The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) has compiled a list of the funding opportunities available for training that may be of interest to employers in construction and related industries.
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01
Feb
2012
Circular 21 2012 - Discounted Training for Environmental Technologies (England only)
Discounts of up to 50% on training in environmental technology installation are currently available to sector employers in England through a funding scheme called the Joint Investment Programme, in association with SummitSkills.
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19
Jan
2012
Circular 12 2012 - Nominations now open for the 2012 ECA Edmundson Awards
The annual ECA Edmundson Awards competition is calling for entries and ECA Registered Members and Registered Associates are now invited to nominate their top young apprentices and adult trainees.
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19
Jan
2012
Circular 13 2012 - Accessing qualification records and archives
Contractors are increasingly being asked by clients to prove the qualifications of the operatives who will be carrying out work and the ECA's education and training team has received a few queries on how old qualification records and certificates can be accessed.
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14
Dec
2011
Circular 181 2011 - Survey seeks employer views on science and maths education
A new survey is seeking to understand the views of industry employers on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in the UK and members are encouraged to participate.
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06
Dec
2011
Circular 175 2011 - UKCG University Survey 2012
The UK Contractors' Group (UKCG) is conducting a survey about university placements and student sponsorships, and is asking ECA Registered Members to kindly participate.
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24
Nov
2011
Circular 167 2011 - Final days for ECA Training Fund applications
ECA Registered Members are reminded that the final date for applications to the 2011 ECA Training Fund is 1 December.
