Apprentice

Knipex StepCut up for grabs!

There’s a StepCut in limited edition packaging up for grabs, courtesy of Knipex and in support of National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February). Features of the KNIPEX StepCut 95 16 160: · Cable cutting made easy: innovative step cutting separates wires one by one to save energy · Small, light, strong: comfortable cutting without crushing and just 160 mm in size · Noticeably less effort: the gradations cut wires one after the other;…

Affordable, apprentice safe isolation kits – win one today!

In support of National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), Test Instrument Solutions is giving away a TIS 851 SIKIT Voltage & Continuity Complete Safe Isolation Kit to one lucky apprentice. Read on to find out what two electrical professionals had to say about the kit. Test Instrument Solutions offer a variety of test equipment, including voltage testers and continuity testers. The company’s range of apprentice safe isolation kits are particularly useful – and affordable…

WIN! Get your hands on a Quickwire bundle

In support of this week’s National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February), the kind folk at Quickwire are giving away a fantastic prize bundle to one lucky apprentice. Quickwire is an innovative, time-saving alternative to a traditional junction box, designed to help electricians save significant installation time on site. All 4 connections can be wired in 7 seconds. Simply strip your wire, then push it into the push fit connectors for…

“If you work hard, the sky really is the limit!”

In support of National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February), we caught up with Joel Collins, a recently graduated JTL apprentice and now an Electrical Design Engineer for a building services consultancy. Here, he explains why he chose his apprenticeship, what he learnt and what advice he’d give to anyone considering a similar path. What made you decide to do an apprenticeship rather than take a different path?I wanted to gain skills and knowledge while…

“We employ apprentices to provide opportunities to enthusiastic people who wish to succeed within the trade”

In support of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, running from 8-14 February, we speak to James Churchill, Operations Manager at C-Elect, an electrical contractor that has been employing apprentices for 10 years. Here, James explains why C-Elect employs apprentices and how they ensure they get the best out of them, to the benefit of both the apprentice and the company. Can you tell us a bit about C-Elect? C-Elect are a well established electrical contractor with…

Electrical work can take you around the world

Electrical apprentice Ellis Hamilton wanted a job that kept him on his feet and busy. Luckily the College of Haringey, Enfield and North London (CONEL) offered Ellis the opportunity of an electrical apprenticeship in construction. According to FE News, he now spends four out of five days on site and one in college exploring the theory behind the trade. This is a good balance for Ellis, who intends to work in the field…

Prove your skills with the ECS card

Whatever stage you’ve reached in your apprenticeship, you’re probably already thinking about your future, when your dedication to work and training are rewarded with a fulfilling job and growing bank account! Proving what skills and qualifications you’ve achieved is essential, during your apprenticeship and your working life – whether it’s to allow you access to construction sites, or to progress throughout your career. The ECS Card provides this proof for…