The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) has been licensed to award an IT technician standard to its members working in the telecoms industry following a link-up with BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Commenting on the RITTech professional registration standard (introduced by BCS in 2015), ITP CEO Crissi Williams said: "IT technicians design, build and maintain the world around us, and this accreditation allows them to be easily recognised for the work they do.
"In partnership with the telecoms industry and the BCS, we aim to encourage widespread adoption of RITTech as a national standard. It establishes proven knowledge, understanding and competence.
"For employers, it's a great way to recognise technicians and the complex work they do and can be offered as part of a recruitment package. It also helps in the recruitment process by identifying suitable candidates."
BCS CEO Paul Fletcher added: "RITTech is an essential tool for ambitious IT technicians and this is an exciting time to become part of this standard, whether as an individual or a company. It raises the awareness of technicians throughout IT and highlights the importance of professionalism within this sector."