NICEIC training for EAS changes
The latest update to the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) introduces key changes that may impact your business. The EAS is the industry-agreed specification followed by all electrotechnical certification bodies.
These changes must be implemented by 1 October 2026.
Qualification requirements for those undertaking periodic inspection and testing
The updated EAS states all 'employed persons' or QSs who carry out, or are responsible for, periodic inspection and testing work must have an accepted qualification. NICEIC offers the below accepted qualifications:
Qualification requirements for the new work categories
The following four new categories have been added to the EAS:
- Electric vehicle charging equipment (EVCE) installation (both in dwellings and 'other than dwellings')
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installation (both in dwellings and 'other than dwellings')
- Electrical energy storage systems (EESS) installation (both in dwellings and 'other than dwellings')
- Micro wind turbine installation (both in dwellings and 'other than dwellings')
The qualifications your business will need to meet the mandatory technical competencies (MTCs) requirements for each work category can be found here. Below, we've listed the accepted qualifications offered by NICEIC.
Electrician Plus bundle
The Electrician Plus bundle brings together the above essential qualifications aligned with the Electrician Plus model.
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