Electrical contractors have raised concerns that the skills gap will impact the UK’s ability to achieve net zero
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) recently convened industry stakeholders, Labour MPs and government ministers to discuss skills challenges.
The event, sponsored by Chi Onwurah, chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, focused on addressing the shortage of qualified electricians needed to meet the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
The ECA’s Electrical Skills Index was a key focus of the discussion. The figures highlight the disparity between the number of individuals enrolling in classroom-based electrical courses and those starting apprenticeships.
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