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NICEIC looks back on 2024 highlights of THE WIRE
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NICEIC looks back on 2024 highlights of THE WIRE

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is reflecting on a...

NICEIC congratulates winner of SkillELECTRIC 2024
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NICEIC congratulates winner of SkillELECTRIC 2024

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to extend its...

NICEIC highlights industry opportunities during Green Careers Week
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NICEIC highlights industry opportunities during Green...

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry and wider building...

NICEIC announces three new training locations
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NICEIC announces three new training locations

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced three...

NICEIC partners with SkillELECTRIC to equip finalists with essential training
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NICEIC partners with SkillELECTRIC to equip finalists with...

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has partnered with...

NICEIC announces a brand-new series of THE WIRE
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NICEIC announces a brand-new series of THE WIRE

NICEIC has announced a brand-new series of its webinar series, THE WIRE. THE WIRE returns September 2024....

NICEIC encourages businesses to invest in young electricians following results day
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NICEIC encourages businesses to invest in young electricians...

As GCSE results are released, NICEIC, the UK's leading certification and training body for the electrical...

Key changes to the BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 IET Wiring Regulations announced
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Key changes to the BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 IET Wiring...

On 31 July 2024, IET and BSI issued Amendment 3:2024 of BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations....

NICEIC encourages upskilling as demand grows for renewable solutions
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NICEIC encourages upskilling as demand grows for renewable...

NICEIC, the UK's leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry, is calling on...

NICEIC celebrates announcement of SkillELECTRIC finalists 2024
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NICEIC celebrates announcement of SkillELECTRIC finalists...

NICEIC, a key delivery partner of SkillELECTRIC 2024, is thrilled to congratulate the eight competitors who...

NICEIC expands its training offering across the UK
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NICEIC expands its training offering across the UK

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced it is...

When is it necessary to use fused test leads
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When is it necessary to use fused test leads

Most electricians might assume that the use of fuse-protected leads is unnecessary when carrying out ‘dead’...

Prosumer’s low voltage electrical installations (PEIs)
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Prosumer’s low voltage electrical installations (PEIs)

This article looks at Chapter 82 of BS 7671 and embedded renewable sources, either used in conjunction with...

NICEIC urges industry professionals to take action this Mental Health Awareness Week
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NICEIC urges industry professionals to take action this...

NICEIC urges industry professionals to prioritise their wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week 2024....

NICEIC urges industry professionals to take action this Mental Health Awareness Week
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NICEIC urges industry professionals to take action this...

NICEIC urges industry professionals to prioritise their wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week 2024....

Test sequence for periodic inspection
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Test sequence for periodic inspection

BS 7671 contains clear requirements in respect of the order in which many tests have to be carried out...

Types of SPD and their use in electrical installations
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Types of SPD and their use in electrical installations

Section 443 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 contains requirements for protection against transient overvoltages either...

NICEIC calls for trades to come together to lead retrofit revolution
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NICEIC calls for trades to come together to lead retrofit...

Amid increased focus on the challenge of improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s housing stock, NICEIC...

Catch wind of huge opportunity – NICEIC calls for electricians to get ready for Britain’s battery boom
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Catch wind of huge opportunity – NICEIC calls for...

As the UK continues to lead the way in energy storage investment, NICEIC is encouraging electricians to...

Free mental health training set to empower electrical apprentices and students
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Free mental health training set to empower electrical...

In a proactive move to address mental health concerns within the electrical industry, NICEIC has announced its...

NICEIC enhances training portfolio with the addition of Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA)
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NICEIC enhances training portfolio with the addition of...

NICEIC adds the Installation Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment to its comprehensive training...

That’s a wrap for THE WIRE 2023!
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That’s a wrap for THE WIRE 2023!

NICEIC has concluded its popular webinar series THE WIRE for 2023. This 2023 series hit a new record of...

NICEIC boosts training portfolio with four new Level 3 qualifications
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NICEIC boosts training portfolio with four new Level 3...

NICEIC has recently introduced four new Level 3 qualifications to its extensive training portfolio. Topics...

Win a one-day virtual classroom course courtesy of NICIEC
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Win a one-day virtual classroom course courtesy of NICIEC

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