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Labour Market Survey 2020: please take part
TESP is conducting a short labour market survey of electrical contractors to update previous findings gathered in 2018/19. The findings of this 2020 survey will provide TESP with up-to-date information on the current and future skills needs of the in …
Monday August 24, 2020
Electrical training routes launched by TESP
A series of recommended training routes have been developed by TESP to provide clear direction on the right paths to becoming a qualified electrician. Skills, qualifications and competence are firmly at the top of the agenda following the Hackitt Rev …
Thursday August 6, 2020
Industry-wide ‘skills for climate’ consultation launched
A major new industry-wide consultation has been launched on ensuring the UK has the necessary skillbase for delivering a low carbon economy in the coming years. The consultation is being run by ECA, in association with the REA, STA, BESA and The Elec …
Thursday July 23, 2020
New Experienced Worker Assessment launched by industry
A new assessment process to recognise electricians’ existing skills and experience has been launched by the electrotechnical industry. The ‘Experienced Worker Assessment’ (EWA), which will replace the JIB Mature Candidate Assessment, accredits …
Wednesday July 1, 2020
Major Contractors’ perspectives explored in new LMI survey
ECA and JIB recently received the results of a joint labour market information survey, based on the responses of thirteen major contractors in our industry. This followed on from the larger TESP survey in 2019, in which nearly 450, mostly much smalle …
Friday May 29, 2020
Can you inspire, educate and inform?
TESP calls on industry to help light up the imaginations of the next generation The whole electrical industry is being called upon to share knowledge, insights and the reality of roles across the sector to inspire the next generation, in a new campai …
Monday January 13, 2020
TESP in ECA Today Autumn
The Autumn issue of ECA Today, TESP Chair Ruth Devine looks at TESP’s plans to promote industry-recognised training and qualifications to help employers and potential electricians follow correct training routes. Download the article Read the full …
Monday December 2, 2019
Apprentices deliver clear ROI, new research shows
Companies that recruit apprentices can see a return on investment (ROI) as soon as year two of the apprenticeship programme, according to new figures from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership. Using scenarios based on low, medium and high charge-o …
Thursday July 18, 2019
Over 12,500 electricians needed for new technology skills demand
A new labour market report on the electrotechnical industry has estimated that between 12,500 and 15,000 additional skilled electricians will be needed over the next five years to accommodate forecasted growth. Within this figure, the research sugges …
Wednesday April 10, 2019
Major new Labour Market Research project – coming soon
Electrotechnical employers will soon be asked to input to a comprehensive labour market research survey, to build an up-to-date picture of skills issues across all sectors of the industry. TESP is carrying out this work, in conjunction with industry …
Wednesday September 19, 2018
