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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 installations, through to general use sockets, mobile equipmen... [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 will help to ensure the industry is ready when th... [more]

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