The 1 October 2026 EAS implementation date is now close.
From 1 October 2026, important changes to the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) take effect for defined low-carbon electrical work categories.
For electricians, contractors and electrical businesses, the practical message is simple: if you carry out specialist electrical work, you need to be able to evidence qualifications, experience and competence appropriate to the work you undertake.
Review your qualifications and competence evidence now rather than waiting for an assessment, registration review or client request to reveal a gap.
If your work includes inspection and testing, EV charging, Solar PV, battery storage or other specialist electrical services, this is the time to review your qualifications, experience and CPD records.
If you are looking for electrician courses in London or training relevant to your current work, reviewing your position now can help you identify the appropriate next step.
Training to Review Ahead of October 2026
Not every electrician will need additional training. However, if your review identifies a gap, these Kelly Energy Training courses may be relevant to the work you carry out.
Inspection & Testing (2391-52) (C&G)
Level 3 inspection and testing training for appropriately experienced electrical professionals.
View Inspection & TestingEV Charger Installation (LCL)
Specialist Level 3 training for appropriately qualified electrical professionals working with EV charging equipment.
View EV Charger TrainingSolar PV Installation & Maintenance (LCL)
Specialist Level 3 training covering the installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of small-scale Solar PV systems.
View Solar PV TrainingBattery Storage Systems (ESS) (LCL)
Specialist Level 3 electrical energy storage training for appropriately qualified electrical professionals.
View Battery Storage TrainingImportant: Completing a course does not by itself demonstrate compliance with every EAS, certification or registration requirement. The training you need depends on your existing electrical qualifications, occupational competence, work category and applicable scheme requirements.
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The 1 October 2026 Implementation Date Is Close
Preparation should be completed as soon as reasonably possible.
Completing training is not always as simple as booking a course and receiving a certificate the next day. Depending on the qualification and your circumstances, you may need time to:
- Find a suitable course date
- Work around existing jobs and contracts
- Attend a multi-day training programme
- Complete written or practical assessments
- Wait for results and certification
- Update your competence and CPD records
- Review employee, subcontractor or agency-worker qualifications
Delaying further reduces your options. Review your position now and prioritise any action needed for the work you intend to undertake.
What Happens if You Delay?
The risk is not simply missing out on a convenient course date.
The more important issue is reaching an assessment, registration review, project requirement or client request and discovering that you cannot readily evidence the competence required for the work being carried out.
Reviewing your position gives you an opportunity to identify genuine gaps and decide whether training, qualification evidence or updated records are needed.
Registration and Assessment Reviews
Certification and registration bodies use the EAS framework when assessing electrotechnical enterprises.
For businesses carrying out specialist electrical work, this means understanding not only what qualifications the business owner or Qualified Supervisor holds, but also the competence of the individuals undertaking relevant work.
Employees, subcontractors and other operatives carrying out defined work categories should therefore form part of your competence review.
Do not wait for an assessment or registration review to reveal a qualification or evidence gap.
Inspection and Testing Work
Periodic inspection and testing remains an important competence area within the EAS.
If you carry out periodic inspection and testing, including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), you should make sure your qualifications, experience and competence evidence are appropriate to the role and scope of work you undertake.
Relevant Level 3 inspection and testing qualifications may include City & Guilds 2391-series qualifications or other accepted equivalents, depending on your route and responsibilities.
Relevant Kelly Energy Training course:
Low-Carbon Technology Work
Low-carbon technologies are particularly important in relation to the October 2026 EAS implementation.
Defined specialist work categories include areas such as:
- Electric vehicle charging equipment
- Solar photovoltaic systems
- Electrical energy storage systems
- Micro-wind turbines
If you or your team carry out this type of work, you should review whether the individual undertaking the work can demonstrate specialist competence relevant to that particular technology.
A general electrical qualification is important, but specialist low-carbon work may also require competence and qualification evidence relevant to the particular technology.
Planning EV, Solar PV or Battery Storage Training?
These are specialist electrical courses rather than entry-level electrician training. Applicants normally need appropriate existing electrical qualifications before registration.
Kelly Energy Training checks prerequisite evidence before confirming eligibility for relevant specialist courses.
EAS Readiness Can Also Support Commercial Opportunities
For electrical businesses, competence should not be viewed purely as a compliance issue.
Being able to clearly demonstrate the qualifications and competence of your workforce can support conversations with clients, contractors and organisations procuring specialist electrical work.
Well-organised qualification, training and CPD records can make it easier to demonstrate that your business takes competence, safety and professional standards seriously.
That can be particularly valuable where clients or contractors request evidence before awarding or renewing work.
Why London Electricians Should Review Their Position Now
Electricians and electrical businesses across London and the South East must manage training alongside existing projects, customers and contracts.
Courses connected with inspection and testing and low-carbon electrical work may be relevant to those currently reviewing their qualifications.
Reviewing your position now can help you determine whether action is required and how it can be managed around existing work.
The Training Areas to Review First
Not every electrician will need every course.
The appropriate route depends on your existing qualifications, occupational competence and the work you currently carry out.
Level 3 Electrical Qualifications
Your existing Level 3 qualifications should be considered in relation to your role and scope of work.
If you are still progressing towards qualified electrician status, specialist EV, Solar PV or Battery Storage qualifications should not be treated as a replacement for the underlying electrotechnical qualification and workplace competence route.
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18th Edition
Current knowledge of the IET Wiring Regulations remains central to electrical installation, design, inspection and testing work.
Electricians should ensure their technical knowledge reflects the current requirements of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026.
View 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (LCL) →
Inspection and Testing
If you carry out initial verification, periodic inspection and testing or EICRs, review whether your qualifications and experience are appropriate to the work for which you are responsible.
Kelly Energy Training offers City & Guilds inspection and testing training for appropriately experienced electrical professionals.
EV Charger Installation
If EV charging equipment forms part of your work, review whether you can demonstrate specialist competence for that work category.
View EV Charger Installation training →
Solar PV Installation and Maintenance
Electricians involved in Solar PV installation and maintenance should review the qualifications and competence evidence they hold for this specialist work.
View Solar PV Installation & Maintenance training →
Battery Storage and ESS
If you work with battery storage systems, make sure your training and competence evidence reflect that specialist work category.
View Battery Storage Systems (ESS) training →
Do Not Forget Your Competence and CPD Records
Reviewing qualifications is only part of the process.
You should also make sure relevant evidence is organised and easy to access.
Consider whether you can readily evidence:
- Your relevant qualifications and certificates
- Your occupational experience
- Your continuing professional development
- Relevant training and updates
- Your current scope of work
- Employee competence records
- Subcontractor competence records where applicable
Why Acting Now Makes Business Sense
Leaving training and qualification reviews until the last moment creates unnecessary pressure.
Acting now can help you:
- Identify genuine gaps before they become urgent
- Check available course dates
- Plan employee and subcontractor training
- Keep competence records organised
- Prepare evidence ahead of assessments or client requests
- Reduce the risk of rushed decisions
Unsure What Training You May Need Before October 2026?
Kelly Energy Training can help you understand the training routes available across inspection and testing, EV charging, Solar PV, battery storage and wider electrical qualifications.
Contact Kelly Energy TrainingFrequently Asked Questions
Do Not Leave Your EAS Preparation Until the Last Moment
The October 2026 changes make this an important time for electricians and electrical businesses to review the work they carry out and the qualifications and competence evidence they currently hold.
The key question is:
Can the individual carrying out the work evidence suitable competence for that specific work?
If the answer is yes, make sure the evidence is organised and current.
If the answer is no, or you are unsure, review the position and identify the appropriate next step.
Kelly Energy Training offers electrical, inspection and testing, EV charging, Solar PV and battery storage training that can support professional development and preparation, subject to the relevant entry and industry requirements.
Speak to Kelly Energy Training about your training requirements →
