NEW YEAR, NEW QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE FOR UK NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Te UK network infrastructure industry’s new occupational qualification structure has begun. Te structure leads to the Electrotechnical
Certification Scheme (ECS), which is the ID and competence card scheme for operatives in the UK. ECS cards are designed to prove the holder’s qualification status, main electrical occupation, identity, health and safety awareness, as well as any additional disciplines in which they are skilled. All new (initial) applications must comply
with the structure, and there are cards available that recognise all levels of occupations, such as network infrastructure assistant, which includes the requirement for a network infrastructure assessment, and network infrastructure installer Gold Card. From 1 July card renewals will need to meet
requirements of the new structure, which was developed by a working group of the Electrical Contractors’ Association, the Joint Industry Board, Select, CNet Training and a large group of employers. It follows the launch of the Network Cable
Installer Apprenticeship Standard. Seting the benchmark for new entrants to the market at Level 3, it addresses the need to recognise professionals currently in the workforce that already benefit from hands-on experience, previous education and training, and industry- recognised qualifications. Jay Parmar, chief executive of the JIB,
explained: ‘Te new pathway clarifies the differences in education, training and experience for those already in the industry, and sets out a route for those entering the network cabling infrastructure industry.’ Martin Smith, international lead for network
infrastructure at CNet Training, added: ‘Te introduction of the network cable installer apprenticeship means that the long-awaited defined educational routes for new starters and existing workforces are in place. ‘A formidable collective effort has gone into
this card structure. Its introduction will help to deliver the necessary skills and qualifications to lead the network infrastructure industry into a new era.’
GETTING CONNECTED: LONDON BROADBAND ROLLOUT BAGS £1BN FOLLOWING FUNDRAISE
G.Network, is investing more than £1bn to roll out connectivity in London following a successful fundraising initiative. Te funding includes an equity investment
by UK private pension scheme, USS, with assets of up to £295m over six years, alongside debt secured from four banks of up to £745m. In the next five years, the operator will
dig around 4,500km of streets, reaching approximately 1.4 million London premises, including many in underserved areas. Te rollout is expected to create more than 1,250 new jobs. Oliver Dowden, the Digital, Culture,
Media and Sport minister, said: ‘Tis fantastic
investment in our capital is a welcome boost to the government’s national mission to revolutionise Britain’s digital infrastructure. It will give London a much-needed helping hand as we race to build back beter from the impact of Covid and upgrade broadband speeds for well over a million premises, while also creating hundreds of new jobs.’ Sasho Veselinski,
G.Network CEO, added:
‘High speed, reliable connectivity is critical to the home and work lives of Londoners. We are rebuilding London’s broadband from the fibre up, bringing first-class connectivity to residents and businesses, without expecting them to pay more.’
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