A company from Basingstoke has announced the opening of a new training centre, aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled labour in electrical power installation.
The training centre, the first of its kind, will focus on the niche busbar installation market and has been opened by BMS Services.
With the demand for skilled workers never being higher, BMS Services is stepping in to bridge the gap and provide a new generation of skilled professionals to the industry.
The training centre, located in Basingstoke, will offer a comprehensive four-week course in busbar installation, electrical safety, and hands-on training.
The course is designed to guarantee employment with a starting salary of £30,000 upon successful completion of two theoretical and one practical exam.
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BMS Services has taken the initiative to provide opportunities for six young men, four of whom were previously on benefits, to attend the training program at a cost of £2,800 per attendee.
BMS worked with manufacturers such as Schneider, Siemens, and Legrand, to provide the programme.
A spokesperson from Legrand said: “The UK construction market is suffering from a huge skills shortages across all platforms, causing delays to projects and risks to business owners, who want to deliver a good reliable service to their customers.
"This is a great programme, which more companies should embrace, to help close the skills shortage gap in the UK market."
Eta-com general manager David Hookins said: "We had the pleasure of attending the course ourselves and were thoroughly impressed with the level of detail covered. The course equips engineers with the knowledge and skills required to tackle any installation project.
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"Eta-com is proud to support this proactive approach by BMS Services towards addressing the labour shortage in the industry. We wish BMS Services every success with this new initiative and offer our continued support towards this essential course."
HR and finance director, Carol Sullivan, said: “It is BMS Services' goal to have this training program accredited by the Joint Industry Board and the Electrical Contractors' Association under the electrical industry.
"Currently, there is no recognised training program for Busbar and Switchgear installations in the UK, and the company is committed to filling this void and providing a much-needed service to the industry."
For more information visit bms-services.co.uk/the-1st-busbar-training-course.
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