IET and BSI publish Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations)

Hi guys,

Please read an important update from the IET with regards to our newest Amendment 4 (2026) to BS7671:2018. 

https://www.theiet.org/media/press-releases/press-releases-2026/press-releases-2026-january-march/15-january-2026-iet-and-bsi-publish-amendment-4-2026-to-bs-76712018-iet-wiring-regulations

The new amendment will be published and available from 15th April 2026, and the current/previous version BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024, will be withdrawn six months later. Further changes are included throughout all parts of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, including the incorporation of Amendment 3:2024 to BS 7671:2018 as part of the main document. We are moving from brown to yellow! Keep up the good on-going revision whilst keeping up to date with the industry! OB

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Stripping SWA Cable Training Video - Synoptic Assignment Support

 Hi all

Courtesy of C&G Training resources, please find the following link to a supportive training video in stripping SWA cable to support you with your SA301 Synoptic Assignment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meH4XR1yKyc

All the best,

OB

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Examples of Clean Energy Community Projects -

Hi all, please check the following link courtesy of Energy Saving Trust to read more on clean energy community projects as food for thought:

https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/helping-your-community/#:~:text=Examples%20of%20community%20energy%20projects,helped%20with%20through%20different%20programmes.

How could you design and implement a clean energy community project within your local area?? Please do share your ideas and plans...

Best,

OB 👍

The Clean Energy Jobs Plan - Oct 2025

Hi all

As part of your wider on-going research revolving around Environmental Technologies and Legislation revision,  please take a look and download the following UK Clean Energy Jobs Plan (pdf), as published by the government (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero):

Clean Energy Jobs Plan: Creating a new generation of good jobs to deliver energy security

Really important in staying up to date with current affairs as this will have a huge impact and influence on how your future careers within BSE will unfold and develop successfully.

Keep up the good reading and strong foundation for upskilling!

All the best,

OB 👏

News Alert! - Clean Energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs!

Calling all Electricians/Future Electricians!

19.10.25 - Straight off the press, the government have announced (via The Department for Energy and Net Zero), that clean energy will bring an extra 400, 000 jobs to the sector by the year 2030, with an increased demand for electricians and plumbers! Please read the following article - watch this space as you are the future of this industry!

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/clean-energy-jobs-boom-to-bring-thousands-of-new-jobs

All the best!

OB👍

What type of skills do we need for Net Zero? Supply Chain School

Hi all, please take a look at the following video to help you understand and prioritise which skills are needed to be able to meet our Net Zero responsibilities.

Would be great to hear your thoughts, as this coincides nicely with your on-going Environmental revision! Keep up the great work! OB 👍