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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Added: Apr 30 2008
Category: Industry
Employers can expect even more influence on apprenticeships and training from Government.
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.
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.
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.
Added: Apr 16 2008
Category: Apprentices
BEST can now offer electricotechnical apprenticeships, following its partnership with Electrical Assessment Services.
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.
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.
Added: Feb 22 2008
Category: Apprentices
BEST, has launched a new website introducing useful and innovative features for both apprentices and employers.
Added: Jan 07 2008
Category: Employers
BEST has announced a strategic alliance with Electrical Assessment Services UK (EAS UK Ltd).