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Electrical Design CPD from the Luceco Academy

Our new, free CPD in conjunction with eFIXX, will help you to learn how to safely design electrical circuits that comply with BS 7671. In this CPD you’ll learn about: – What are the first steps in designing an electrical circuit? – How is design current calculated for an electrical circuit? – How is the correct protective device for a circuit selected? – What are the rating factors for a…

Domestic Fire Alarms CPD

Learn about domestic fire alarms in a CPD from the Luceco Academy! Do you know the difference between the grade and category of a fire alarm? Or where to safely install smoke and heat detectors? Or the difference between a rate of rise and a fixed temperature heat detector? If not, this free CPD course from the Luceco Academy will help you understand these key factors when installing fire detection…

Lighting Design CPD

Learn how to save energy and money through efficient lighting design, in a CPD from the Luceco Academy! In a world of spiralling energy costs, it’s never been more important to produce lighting installations that are as efficient as possible. This new efficiency in lighting design CPD looks at some clever tricks and tips, to help you maximise the efficiency of your commercial and industrial lighting designs, including: – Achieving…

10 essential electrical tools to start your career

KNIPEX marks National Apprentice Week with competitions, events and exclusive discount packages This National Apprenticeship Week (6th to 12th February 2023) pliers’ specialist KNIPEX has put together exclusive discount packages, competitions and events for electrical apprentices. Consulting closely with well-known electrician and social media content creator Nick Bundy (www.youtube.com/@NBundyElectrical), and in collaboration with Northern Ireland tool retailer Tool Monster, 10 essential KNIPEX tools have been hand-selected to help kickstart the careers of…

Luceco Academy launches new 18th edition AMD2 Circuit Protection CPD

Update your knowledge on the new 18th edition AMD2 circuit protection changes and earn CPD points. Not sure what RCDs are acceptable now? Are SPDs and AFDDs required in all installations? Take the stress out of updating your Amendment 2 knowledge with the Luceco Academy. This free training CPD course covers all the key changes to circuit protection, in the updated Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition of BS 7671…

New EV charge point preparation CPD available at the Luceco Academy

Never is this more true than when it comes to installing an EV charge point. There are a number of things to think about before installing an EV charger. This free CPD training course considers a few points that will make sure your installation runs smoothly, helping you to avoid common problems during the process, including: – Verification of the incoming supply– How to calculate maximum demand– How and when…

AM2 testing centre benefits from Scolmore’s specialist products

Beau Associates is a leading, independent training provider specialising in the delivery of electrical qualifications for electricians and electrical apprentices. The company was formed by local further education professionals to deliver electrical training based in Ashton-Under-Lyne. The team have been responsible for training numerous electricians in the North West over the last 20 years, many of whom have gone on to form their own companies and are now employing their…