The Electrical Training Trust (ETT) has called on delegates at the inaugural ‘Spark Change Electrical Business Conference’ to spark change in the industry by supporting the ‘license to practice’ concept which aims to improve quality standards of Northern Ireland’s electrical sector.
At the conference attendees were briefed on the ‘license to practice’concept, this would provide an official list of Northern Ireland’s electricians who are registered as qualified, competent, legal and safe to work within the industry, similar in design of that used by the gas industry.
Speaking during the conference ETT Chief Executive, Derek Thompson, said: “Electrical contracting is going through a very difficult time with a lack of projects to tender, poor prices, sub-economic bidding, stifled cash flow and increased costs. The conference was developed in a bid to bring together Northern Ireland’s electrical sector for the first time to discuss the issues impinging on the progress of the industry.
“Among these issues discussed was that of the ‘license to practice’concept which is an industry-driven initiative developed to ensure high standards in the electricity sector are being applied consistently throughout Northern Ireland. Our research shows there is an overwhelming support from practitioners, employers and customer with over 90% in favour of the license and today’s conference was an opportunity to further consult the industry on the merits of concept."
The first of its kind in Northern Ireland, the conference took place on 13th September 2011 at the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim and provided a unique, free of charge opportunity for NI’s electricians to network and have their chance to be heard on various issues affecting the industry including retention funds, the challenges of labour relations and licensing.
At the conference attendees were briefed on the ‘license to practice’concept, this would provide an official list of Northern Ireland’s electricians who are registered as qualified, competent, legal and safe to work within the industry, similar in design of that used by the gas industry.
Speaking during the conference ETT Chief Executive, Derek Thompson, said: “Electrical contracting is going through a very difficult time with a lack of projects to tender, poor prices, sub-economic bidding, stifled cash flow and increased costs. The conference was developed in a bid to bring together Northern Ireland’s electrical sector for the first time to discuss the issues impinging on the progress of the industry.
“Among these issues discussed was that of the ‘license to practice’concept which is an industry-driven initiative developed to ensure high standards in the electricity sector are being applied consistently throughout Northern Ireland. Our research shows there is an overwhelming support from practitioners, employers and customer with over 90% in favour of the license and today’s conference was an opportunity to further consult the industry on the merits of concept."
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