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Vocationally Related Qualifications specifically for BS7671:2008
(15/02/2008)

For those who work or train in the electrical and building services industries, 2008 is set to bring more than party poppers and a handful of New Year resolutions. The new IEE wiring regulations, which were unveiled in January, mark the most significant overhaul of the electrical safety system in nearly twenty years. The ‘17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008)’ include changes to everything from drawings for electrical installation... [more]

ECA backs EAL’s new Vocationally Related Qualifications supporting the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
(04/12/2007)

The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA), which has over 2,800 member companies collectively employing over 30,000 people, has given its backing to EAL’s new Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs), designed to support the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008). The education and training division of the association has joined forces with EAL in a bid to ensure that ECA members have the right skills and qualifications in pla... [more]

Getting ready for the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
(26/09/2007)

The 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) will come into play on 1st July 2008. From then on all commercial, domestic and industrial wiring installations must be designed to the specification laid out in BS7671:2008. With the pending launch of these Regulations, EAL is applying the finishing touches to a new suite of Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs). Catering both for new entrants and existing electricians, the qualifications... [more]

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