Day: 31 August 2025

Electrical Training for Businesses: Why HMRC’s New EV Fuel Advisory Rates Signal a Turning Point for Employers

From 1 September 2025, HMRC will introduce a major change for businesses running electric company cars: the single advisory fuel rate of 7p per mile will be scrapped, replaced with 8p per mile for home charging and 14p per mile for public charging. This split reflects the reality that charging an electric vehicle at home is far cheaper than relying on public chargers.

Why the 18th Edition (with Amendment 3) Is Essential for Every UK Electrician

The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) with Amendment 3 are essential for every UK electrician because they set the legally recognised standard for safe electrical installations, ensuring compliance with insurers, employers, and Competent Person Schemes like NICEIC and NAPIT; Amendment 3, introduced in July 2024, addresses modern challenges such as bidirectional power flows from solar, battery storage, and EV charging, requiring updated protective devices and clearer labelling—without this qualification, electricians risk failed inspections, invalid insurance, and lost job opportunities, making it vital for both safety and employability across the industry.

Why Level 2 & 3 Qualifications Are Essential for the ECS Gold Card

You cannot get an ECS Gold Card without completing Level 2 and Level 3 in Electrical Installations. These qualifications are essential because they provide the underpinning knowledge you need — Level 2 covers the basics of wiring and safety, while Level 3 takes you into advanced inspection, testing, and design. Without them, you cannot progress to your NVQ Level 3 or AM2, which are the final steps toward becoming a fully qualified electrician.

How to Become a Fire Alarm Installer in the UK

Fire alarms save lives. In 2024/25, UK Fire and Rescue Services attended 603,942 incidents, including 142,494 fires (Gov.uk Fire Statistics). With regulations tightening under BS 5839 and Part P Building Regulations, skilled fire alarm installers are more in demand than ever. At Learn Trade Skills, based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire (Broxbourne area), we deliver fire alarm […]