Apprenticeship

National Apprenticeship Week 2022 date announced

National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. – National Apprenticeship Week 2022 will take place from 7 to 13 February 2022– It provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate apprenticeships and bring the whole apprenticeship community together– The Week will shine a light on the positive differences that apprenticeships can make to individuals, employers and to the wider economy The…

NET launches new Inspection and Testing app

As part of its ongoing work to support candidates taking the AM2, AM2S or AM2E, National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has launched a new app that allows people to try out some of the tests they’ll encounter in the assessment. Developed in conjunction with renowned industry figure Sparky Ninja, the app presents five key tests: Continuity of Protective Conductors, Continuity of Ring Final Circuit Conductors, Insulation Resistance, Earth Fault Loop Impedance…

AM2 Expert Talk and Q&A Clinic: watch now!

At the recent Voltimum Live virtual exhibition, National Electrotechnical Training (NET) presented a webinar on: AM2 Expert Talk and Q&A Clinic. Hosted by Darren Oates, NET Technical Development Manager, and Bill Lockyer, NET Quality & Verification Manager, the session covered some key hints and tips for AM2 preparation and addressed some common misconceptions. Available to view on-demand now, the webinar includes: – About NET– Planning and preparation– Common errors– Marking and feedback–…

As exam results approach in Scotland, SELECT urges youngsters to embrace the electrical revolution and enjoy a rewarding career

As youngsters prepare to receive their exam results across Scotland this week (Tuesday 10 August), Scotland’s largest construction trade association is encouraging school-leavers to make their future an electric one. Thousands of teenagers will currently be mulling over their life choices – and SELECT says an electrical apprenticeship is the first step to an exciting and fulfilling career that offers significant potential and rewards. The trade body points to recent figures that showed a…

On-demand webinar: Preparing for your AM2S

Did you miss our recent webinar about the AM2S with Bill Lockyer and Darren Oates of NET? Fear not, it is now available to view on demand! All apprentices must pass the AM2S End Point Assessment before they complete their apprenticeship. In this webinar you can find out more about the AM2S, what you’ll need to do, how you can best prepare and the importance of being fully ready. Catch…

Join our free webinar: Preparing for your AM2S

Electrical Apprentice and NET have joined forces to deliver a webinar. All apprentices must pass the AM2S End Point Assessment before they complete their apprenticeship. In this webinar you can find out more about the AM2S, what you’ll need to do, how you can best prepare and the importance of being fully ready. Bill Lockyer and Darren Oates of NET will be available to answer your questions about AM2S and…

Free, live webinar: The Connected Home

Legrand’s Matt Crunden, Training & BIM Manager, will join us on 26 May 2021 at 13:00 for a free, live webinar on The Connected Home. Smart devices in the home can operate to manage the efficiency of individual services and the role of automation is key. Extending from innovative radio automation options up to fully networked home automation systems based on BUS/SCS technology (which can also be integrated into third party solutions), connected home…