News
CIH Cymru launches survey on competence and conduct standards for housing professionals in Wales
The survey is open to all housing professionals in Wales and responses must be submitted by 31st July 2026.
Qualifications
News
VodafoneThree launches apprenticeship programme
VodafoneThree apprenticeships are open to people at all stages, including school leavers, career changers and those wanting new skills.
Education & Training
The Propertymark Trust expands bursary scheme to support new qualifications
Applications for the first tranche of bursaries are due by the end of January 2026.
Pensions & Retirement
PMI launches qualifications changes to boost pension sector skills
Gareth Tancred, CEO of the PMI, said: “Our mission is to bridge the skills gap without compromising quality.”
News
NCFE launches new qualifications to support social care recruitment
The awarding body said these will create more ways into the workforce at a time when recruitment is under pressure.
Education & Training
Dumfries and Galloway College boosts staff skills through work-based learning
Douglas Dickson said: “By supporting staff to develop skills and qualifications while working, we are helping to build a stronger workforce for the region.”
Education & Training
ICAEW launches Next Generation ACA with focus on technology and sustainability
The update brings technology, sustainability and ethics into the syllabus, and lets students tailor their learning to their own needs.
News
NSAN and SIAS launch new entry-level qualification
The Level 2 Award in the Introduction to the Nuclear Industry is aimed at those going into non-technical jobs and is open to anyone aged 16 or over.
Education & Training
SIA to introduce mandatory refresher training for close protection operatives from 2026
The new qualification, which updates safety-critical skills, will be available from 1st October 2025 and will become mandatory for all renewals from 1st April 2026.
Education & Training
Places for People launches new benchmark qualification for housing managers
PfP’s new Service in Housing Pathway will combine housing and customer service training.
News
Government to introduce new professional licensing rules for high-risk cosmetic procedures
Under the proposed rules, certain invasive treatments will only be permitted when performed by specially trained medical practitioners operating within Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered providers.
News
Employers still want English and maths skills despite rule change, says educators
Julie Lawrence said: "Functional skills are still vital for today’s workplace and that’s definitely something we are seeing."