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GSH Partners with BEST for national apprenticeship programme

Added: Oct 24 2008

Category: All

Leading training provider BEST Ltd (Building Engineering Services Training) has established a training partnership with GSH Group resulting in 13 new apprentices starting a Service and Maintenance programme based at Stoke on Trent College.

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ECA team up with BEST to offer new training initiatives for the electrical sector

Added: Oct 24 2008

Category: All

The Electrical Contractors Association has engaged with BEST Electrical Assessment Services (BEAS), the electrical training arm of Building Engineering Services Training, to make available to its membership a new and innovative range of adult training initiatives.

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BEST Expands to Support Organisation Growth

Added: Oct 03 2008

Category: All

Leading training provider BEST Ltd has announced the appointment of several new members of staff to their organisation over the last few months to support their continued growth.

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The M&E sector leads the way for Train to Gain

Added: Sep 09 2008

Category: All

For the first time, an industry steering group has been set up to encourage the take up of Train to Gain. Led by BEST (Building Engineering Services Training), the group includes the HVCA (Heating & Ventilating Contractors Association), the ECA (Electrical Contractors Association), SummitSkills and EAS (Electrical Assessment Services) and provides a fully joined-up approach to address the training needs of the M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) sector.

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Introducing Mark Baxter, BEST's new Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Added: Jul 31 2008

Category: All

BEST is pleased to introduce its new COO, Mark Baxter, who joins the company to assist in its growth plans.

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Best apprentices shine at college awards

Added: Jul 30 2008

Category: Apprentices

Four BEST apprentices have received top accolades at this year’s Newham College Awards for building services engineering (BSE), in recognition of their achievements and commitment throughout their apprenticeship programmes.

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Never mind the credit crunch, what about the skills crunch?

Added: Jul 30 2008

Category: Industry

BEST fears that the industry could be heading for a 'skills crunch' if it fails to address training needs, attitudes and productivity levels.

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BEST needs you!

Added: Jun 15 2008

Category: Employers

Following BEST's partnerships with the Plumbing Academy and Electrical Assessment Services, BEST requires employers in the South East looking to take on an apprentice.

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Two new diploma's for Building Services Engineering

Added: Jun 09 2008

Category: Industry

From September, a number of colleges around England will be offering two new diplomas for 14-19 year olds that herald a key development in the BSE sector.

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New Strategy To Boost Apprenticeships

Added: Apr 30 2008

Category: Industry

Employers can expect even more influence on apprenticeships and training from Government.

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Electrical Wiring Regulations Updated

Added: Apr 30 2008

Category: Industry

All electricians need to be aware of the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008) that come into effect from the 1 July 2008.

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HVCA Launches M&E Agency Labour Initiative

Added: Apr 30 2008

Category: Industry

The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) has formed the Building Services Engineering Employment Agency Alliance with labour agencies.

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Unite Demands National Training Levy

Added: Apr 30 2008

Category: Industry

Unite is calling for more action on apprecnticeships by asking the government and employers to agree a national training levy to fund more apprentice places.

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BEST can offer Electrical Apprenticeships!

Added: Apr 16 2008

Category: Apprentices

BEST can now offer electricotechnical apprenticeships, following its partnership with Electrical Assessment Services.

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Adult apprenticeships

Added: Apr 10 2008

Category: Industry

Apprenticeships in the UK have seen the biggest shake up in years, with the Government scrapping the 25+ age cap for apprentices.

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BEST and The Plumbing Academy link to raise standards

Added: Feb 29 2008

Category: All

BEST has formed an innovative partnership with private training facility The Plumbing Academy, in Kent, to establish a new delivery scheme for heating and plumbing apprentices in the South East.

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BEST launches new website

Added: Feb 22 2008

Category: Apprentices

BEST, has launched a new website introducing useful and innovative features for both apprentices and employers.

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BEST announces electrical alliance

Added: Jan 07 2008

Category: Employers

BEST has announced a strategic alliance with Electrical Assessment Services UK (EAS UK Ltd).

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