Apprenticeship

Electrical Apprentice: GIVEAWAY!

Electrical Apprentice is delighted to support future generations of the trade by giving away some fantastic prizes over the next two weeks (1-14 November). In partnership with KNIPEX, Test Instrument Solutions and Martindale Electric, who have kindly donated some outstanding products to pass on, we will be selecting the lucky winners at random. What can you win?– TIS 851SIKIT VOLTAGE AND CONTINUITY COMPLETE SAFE ISOLATION KIT– KNIPEX 95 16 165…

Join our free, live webinar on: Interview Techniques

Electrical Apprentice and Scolmore Group have joined forces to deliver a webinar on 9th November at 11:00, looking at interview techniques. Scolmore Group’s Darren (Head of Technical Engagement) and Jake (Technical Engagement Engineer) will be discussing interview techniques and how to prepare for and interview in the electrical industry. Darren and Jake have both been interviewed and held interviews for apprentices. They will cover some of the best interviews they…

Appetite for an electrical career soars as number of new apprentices and adult trainees in Scotland reaches highest figure for 12 years

Scotland’s electrical training body has saluted an “excellent” start to the academic year after the number of electrical apprentices and adult trainees beginning their studies reached a 12-year high. More than 800 new learners have enrolled on the Electrical Apprenticeship and Adult Trainee Programmes for 2021, with colleges and training centres reporting full classrooms as future professionals take their first steps on the electrical ladder. The intake is the highest…

JTL launches free bite-size course on Smart Lighting

Leading not-for-profit training provider, JTL is continuing to support the professional development of electricians with the launch of its latest, free bite-size digital course, ‘An Introduction to Smart Lighting.’ Part of JTL’s Power Up series – an initiative designed to further support the building services engineering sector by offering free advice and educational resources – the course is intended to help both apprentices and qualified electricians identify the best methods…

Learner special: Build up your professional toolkit

As a learner or new starter in the industry, filling your toolbox with the best tools to get the job done is vital. But how do you know which tools to start a professional toolkit with? To help, here are the key tools we believe will serve as the ‘go to’s’ in a professional toolkit for any electrician. Pliers, nippers and cutters First up, Combination Pliers, Pliers for Electrical Installation,…

Don’t miss JTL’s live webinar on 20th September

As part of the Voltimum Live virtual event, running 20-24 September, JTL Training is presenting a 30 minute product showcase on: Power Up Your Knowledge With JTL. The session, which takes place on Monday 20th September at 11am and is presented by Ali Bullough (Commercial Trainer), will take you through JTL’s Power Up platform, which houses free bite-sized courses all relevant to the electrical industry and designed not only to help JTL apprentices…

Voltimum Live 20-24 September – freebies, live talks & virtual exhibitor stands!

The biggest virtual trade exhibition available to the electrical and electrotechnical industry returns from the 20th to the 24th September 2021 – and it’s completely free to attend! What’s on offer at this month’s Voltimum Live? – Attend free live talks every day – Win tools, products and prizes – Speak with industry leading brands – Find out about the latest products, solutions and services – Keep up to date on the latest regulations and…