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Scotland’s leading electrical bodies say they are looking ahead to 2024 with confidence as new figures show a healthy pipeline of emerging young talent – but also insist that industry-led apprenticeships are the only way to deliver the future of skills development. The Scottish Joint Ind

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT has responded to the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points by launching its first installation training course. Developed after extensive consultation with its 1,260 member firms, the one-day module can be delivered in pe

Greater collaboration between politicians and Scotland’s construction industry is vital to reach the goal of net zero, MSP Monica Lennon told guests of Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT. In a keynote speech to the campaigning body’s annual flagship event, Ms

An “unsung hero” of the electrical industry has been recognised for his remarkable contribution to the sector with the Lifetime Achievement Award by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. Alick Smith was honoured by the campaigning body at the recent SELECT Pres

SELECT managing director Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety of consumers and others in the construction industry. Speaking on the popular Building Ideas Show with Mark Millar on Fix Radio, the M

A “one nation” approach to training is essential to ensure skills, standards and safety are consistent everywhere across Scotland and the UK, electrical bodies have warned. Localised training has been suggested as a ‘quick fix’ for teaching would-be electricians new skil

Apprentices from both ends of the electrical training journey have once again revealed their behind-the-scenes secrets in the second episode of the new industry podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and electrical trade association SELECT.

The groundswell of backing for protection of title for electricians continues to grow after nine new additions to the Wall of Support being championed by campaigning trade association SELECT.

Campaigning trade association SELECT has said it is “extremely pleased” that a two-year wage agreement has been agreed for Scotland’s electricians. The deal, which will see rates of pay for electricians, apprentices and adult trainees rise by 7% in 2024 and a further 5% in 2025, wi

Construction trade association SELECT has welcomed Schneider Electric, Robus LED Group and CompEx to its growing associate membership scheme. The three major enterprises join 25 existing associates who have built mutually beneficial relationships with SELECT’s member businesses over the past 1

A big-hearted Scottish training officer is saddling up for the cycling challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for the industry charity which helped him face his own mental health issues. Frankie Greig, who oversees apprentices for the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), is prepari

A stalwart of the electrical industry has been recognised for his tireless contribution to the sector with honorary membership of construction trade association SELECT. David Smith, a past president of the organisation and a former representative of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch, was accor

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies are celebrating another training boost for the industry after it was confirmed that the next intake of electrical apprentices and adult trainees will again be financially supported.

Electrical body SELECT is celebrating a major coup after securing global electrical and lighting giant Luceco Group as the first-ever headline sponsor for its annual President’s Cup golf day.

Campaigning trade body SELECT has introduced a new sub-category of membership to reflect the growing demand for installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points among its members. Scotland’s largest construction trade association is rolling out the dedicated EV membership classification as