Operations Manager, Neill Ovenden, is representing LCL Awards in a review of IGEM/IG/1: The Standards of Training in Gas Work. The first meeting of the panel, made up of representatives from industry such as Certification Bodies, employers, Energy & Utility Skills & IGEM, took place on Friday 20th September.IGEM/IG/1:
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (EIT) has announced a new amendment to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition) to include Electric Vehicle Charging Installations.
It's Gas Safety Week 2019 and this year, the Gas Safe Register is focusing on keeping vulnerable groups safe as part of its campaign.
Next week is Gas Safety Week, an initiative co-ordinated by Gas Safe Register to increases awareness of gas safety and highlight the importance of the regular maintenance of gas appliances.
LCL Awards has recently strengthened its technical team by appointing Steve Humphreys as External Verifier (EV) and Technical Specialist for the electrical sector.
The Standards Consultation Forum (SCF), has recommended to Gas Safe Register’s the Strategic Management Board (SMB) that candidates undertaking ACS assessment be required to demonstrate their competence in safe electrical isolation of appliances and equipment.
On the 13th June we hosted our annual National Forum for delegates from approved centres across the country. The event was at a new venue this year, the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, which provided us with better facilities and more space.
Logic Certification has changed its name to LCL Awards, in order to better reflect the company’s evolution and future direction. Accompanied by a fresh, modern new look, the re-brand was launched to LCL Awards’ approved centres at its Annual Forum, which took place at the National Conference Centre (NCC) on the 13th June.
LCL has collaborated with Business Edge, industry experts in the air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump industries, on a new high-level Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) qualification. The Level 3 Certificate in the Installation, Service and Maintenance of RACHP Systems will be available to a limited number of approved centres across the UK.
LCL has launched a new qualification for engineers looking for training in the safe use of Oxy-Fuel brazing equipment during the installation, replacement or de-commissioning of RACHP equipment and components.