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SELECT and SECTT gives an “in principle” welcome to proposed changes to apprenticeship training

|Date: 6 May, 2025

SELECT and SECTT gives an “in principle” welcome to proposed changes to apprenticeship training

Scotland’s leading electrical training bodies have given an “in principle” welcome to new Scottish Govern ...

Scotland’s leading electrical training bodies have given an “in principle” welcome to new Scottish Government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and run across the country. SELECT ...

6 May, 2025
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Why has public safety been a recurring theme in the history of SELECT?

|Date: 30 April, 2025

Why has public safety been a recurring theme in the history of SELECT?

Mike Stark, SELECT President, looks at the reasons why public safety has been a recurring theme in the hi ...

Mike Stark, SELECT President, looks at the reasons why public safety has been a recurring theme in the history of Edinburgh-based SELECT. In order to look forward and plan efficiently, it is prudent t ...

30 April, 2025
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SELECT releases new in-depth safety video about neutral current diversion

|Date: 21 February, 2025

SELECT releases new in-depth safety video about neutral current diversion

SELECT has continued its awareness campaign on the issue of neutral current diversion (NCD) by releasing ...

SELECT has continued its awareness campaign on the issue of neutral current diversion (NCD) by releasing an in-depth guidance video to help keep electricians and their customers safe. Produced in part ...

21 February, 2025
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Trade body SELECT retains prestigious UKAS accreditation for 26th year running

|Date: 5 February, 2025

Trade body SELECT retains prestigious UKAS accreditation for 26th year running

As SELECT begins celebrating its 125th anniversary year, its Technical team is also celebrating after its ...

As SELECT begins celebrating its 125th anniversary year, its Technical team is also celebrating after its inspection activities received accreditation with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UK ...

5 February, 2025
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Trade association SELECT looks forward to 2025 and plans a packed programme of events to celebrate its 125th anniversary year

|Date: 15 January, 2025

Trade association SELECT looks forward to 2025 and plans a packed programme of events to celebrate its 125th anniversary year

After another year of impressive achievement, SELECT is now looking forward to marking its 125th annivers ...

After another year of impressive achievement, SELECT is now looking forward to marking its 125th anniversary in style in 2025 as it celebrates its founding as the world’s oldest electrical trade assoc ...

15 January, 2025
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Industry chiefs hail ‘incredible spirit’ of 4 young Scottish Electrical apprentices in final of 2024 UK-wide SkillELECTRIC competition

|Date: 23 December, 2024

Industry chiefs hail ‘incredible spirit’ of 4 young Scottish Electrical apprentices in final of 2024 UK-wide SkillELECTRIC competition

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies have praised the “incredible spirit” of four talented young electric ...

Scotland’s leading electrical bodies have praised the “incredible spirit” of four talented young electrical apprentices in reaching the finals of the prestigious SkillELECTRIC competition. The Scottis ...

23 December, 2024
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A close-knit family electrical firm celebrate a unique milestone

|Date: 11 September, 2024

A close-knit family electrical firm celebrate a unique milestone

A close-knit family electrical firm is celebrating a unique milestone in 2024 as it chalks up its 50th ye ...

A close-knit family electrical firm is celebrating a unique milestone in 2024 as it chalks up its 50th year as a member of leading trade association, SELECT. We find out more. Over the last half centu ...

11 September, 2024
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Experienced MSPs voice their support for regulation of the electrical industry in new SELECT podcast

|Date: 20 August, 2024

Experienced MSPs voice their support for regulation of the electrical industry in new SELECT podcast

Politicians demonstrate how cross-party backing is building for protection of title as Sparks’ Remarks al ...

Politicians demonstrate how cross-party backing is building for protection of title as Sparks’ Remarks also discusses the situation in France and Germany MSPs from across the Scottish political spectr ...

20 August, 2024
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Skills, drills and bellyaches: Electricians give their honest opinion

|Date: 25 July, 2024

Skills, drills and bellyaches: Electricians give their honest opinion

Experienced electricians share their robust views on a range of topics in recent episode of industry podc ...

Experienced electricians share their robust views on a range of topics in recent episode of industry podcast, recorded live at Toolbox Talk event at Hampden Five seasoned electricians have provided a ...

25 July, 2024
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New SELECT president sounds alarm on increasing electricity demands from AI systems

|Date: 19 July, 2024

New SELECT president sounds alarm on increasing electricity demands from AI systems

The new President of Scotland’s largest construction industry trade association, SELECT, has warned that ...

The new President of Scotland’s largest construction industry trade association, SELECT, has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence (AI) may become unsustai ...

19 July, 2024
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