Developing Skills Pathways for the Engineering Construction Industry
The Engineering Construction Industry Association (ECIA) is embarking on an ambitious programme to develop a comprehensive skills‑pathway framework to strengthen the talent pipeline entering the Engineering Construction Industry (ECI). For Regional Industrial Relations Manager for North East Tony Lloyd, this work is more than a strategic priority; it is a lifelong commitment to the communities and industries of Teesside.
ECIA Conference 2026, a shared success
13 May 2026, Carlisle The 2026 ECIA Conference brought together more than 100 industry leaders, contractors and clients from across the engineering construction sector for a day of insight, collaboration […]
Strong Partnerships between employers and training providers drive successful apprenticeship and upskilling
With an ageing workforce and a national shortage of qualified labour, employers and training providers must recognise that collaboration is not just beneficial, but essential.
Tees Valley Regional Skills Consortium
Tony Lloyd – ECIA Regional Manager for Northern and Yorkshire has been involved in the development of the Tees Valley Skills Consortium. Find out the latest update on this successful programme.
ECITB launches new qualification for supporting engineering construction operations
The ECITB has developed a new regulated qualification that enables new entrants into the Engineering Construction industry.
ECITB launches new pipe and plate welding qualifications amid industry demand
ECITB is calling on colleges and training providers to apply to deliver two new regulated qualifications following urgent demand from industry.
ECITB unveils new strategy to address skills shortages and support industry growth
Students are to start college courses to launch their careers in the clean energy sector
NZT Power and NEP Back Training for 175 Local Students to Power Teesside’s Clean Energy Future
Students are to start college courses to launch their careers in the clean energy sector
New NAECI Site – Saltend Puma Project
Saltend Mitsubishi
Puma K10 Project
Industry called on to help shape training, tests and qualifications for pipefitting and mechanical trades
The review of the Installing Plant and Systems – Mechanical and Pipefitting NOS will inform all training, tests and qualifications in those disciplines.