Planning

Electronic Components: LED Strips

Learn more about electronic components, i.e. LED strips. See how LED strips work and find out what the difference is between ASIC and resistor control, as well as what the different approval marks mean. Are you familiar with the Ledvance Training Centre? The online platform offers bite-sized training videos on a variety of lighting topics, such as technology, products and applications, making it a fantastic source of information for anyone interested…

A focus on trunking systems

Learn more about the characteristics and advantages of trunking systems, including suitable applications and mounting possibilities. Are you familiar with the Ledvance Training Centre? The online platform offers bite-sized training videos on a variety of lighting topics, such as technology, products and applications, making it a fantastic source of information for anyone interested in pursuing a career in lighting. The informative presentations all come in at less than 25 minutes, with most…

Light Planning Simplified

Learn how to make a hands-on light plan and TCO calculation with simple tools. If you’re interested in lighting, you should check out the Ledvance Training Centre, an online platform packed with bite-sized training videos covering a variety of lighting topics, including technology, products and applications. With short run times between eight and 24 minutes, they’re perfect to fit in around your apprenticeship, and you can dip in and out of…

Working at height – what you need to know

Working at height is one of the main causes of injuries and fatalities on-site. This article will give a brief overview of the recommended measure you should take to reduce risk to both you and your colleagues. Falls from height are the single biggest cause of fatalities on site and in the workplace, according to HSE statistics, and account for thousands more non-fatal injuries. Most of these injuries and accidents…

An introduction to Risk Assessments

This article will introduce risk assessments, explaining what they are and provide a brief overview of how you would carry one out. What are risk assessments? As part of managing the health and safety of a business, employers must control any risks and dangers in their workplace. At its simplest this means thinking about what might cause injury to people and deciding whether you are taking enough steps to prevent…

Apprenticeship Design & Installation Featured On site Planning

How the construction industry works?

The construction of a building is a complex process that requires many professionals to work together. The client:

Installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding

This article looks at the correct procedure for installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding. Before carrying out any new or additional installation works a contractor must determine that the supply to the installation is sufficient to meet the demands of the additional load. It must also be verified that the existing earthing and bonding arrangements are adequate (Regulation 132.16 refers). Furthermore, the contractor responsible for carrying out the new…