All registrants on the new Electrical Safety Register are to receive free training as more details of the partnership between the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) and ESC (Electrical Safety Council) are revealed.
In November last year the two organisations announced they were forming a new venture – CertSure. As part of that move CertSure set-up the Electrical Safety Register, a searchable website containing the details of more than 36,000 NICEIC, ELECSA and ECA members.
The partnership has now announced that all registrants will be offered free access to online training in renewable technologies. The qualification in environmental technologies will provide contractors with a basic knowledge in the fundamental working practices, installation options and regulatory requirements for micro-renewable energy and water conservation technologies.
Emma Clancy, CEO of CertSure commented, “Our customers have always been at the heart of this partnership and when we launched we said there would be benefits for everyone.
“The register and free training are both in line with this commitment and we look forward to rolling-out a programme of other benefits over time.
“The renewables industry is set to be a big market for electrical contractors over the next few years. By providing free training in this area we are ensuring our contactors are well set to take advantage.
“We want our customers to be the best in the business and we commit to our promise of promoting them extensively to specifiers of electrical work.”
In 2011 the ECA teamed up with NICEIC to produce 2021 Vision: The Future of the Electrical Contracting Industry – a major piece of research designed to provide a long term vision of the electrical industry.
The study revealed that opportunities in the electrical sector over the next decade are inextricably linked to the UK’s sustainable future. The shift towards renovation and refurbishment along with a drive to reduce carbon will ensure that those with the necessary skills will benefit.
“As the UK strives to achieve ambitious targets for carbon reduction, the electrical industry finds itself in a leading position to take advantage of the opportunities that the drive for carbon reduction brings. Those contractors who are willing to develop and learn new skills will grow and thrive,” added Clancy.
The training will be web-based and will be rolled-out to all Electrical Safety Register registrants from 1st April – when CertSure is officially launched.
