Electrical contractors in North Wales offered 50% funded low-carbon training

This training offer provides a cost-effective route to compliance, enabling businesses to expand their services and enhance customer satisfaction

Electrical contractors across North Wales now have the opportunity to futureproof their businesses with 50% funded training in electric vehicle (EV) charging, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and battery storage technologies through the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme (FSP).

The initiative is led by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and delivered by NICEIC, a certification and training body for the electrical contracting industry.

It’s designed to help businesses diversify their services, futureproof their workforce, and stay compliant with upcoming regulatory changes.

From October 2026, new Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) rules will require electricians and qualified supervisors (QSs) working on EV charging, solar PV, or battery storage installations to hold specific Level 3 qualifications.

This training offer provides a cost-effective route to compliance, enabling businesses to expand their services and enhance customer satisfaction.

Courses will be delivered during January and March 2026, at Vulcana Training in Wrexham. They will include:

• Installation of 0Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Level 3 Award
• Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points, Level 3 Award
• Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS), Level 3 Award

All qualifications are aligned with the Electrician Plus model and recognised by MCS and NICEIC.