Apprenticeship

Did you miss our webinar on Interview Techniques?

Catch up now! Available to view as an on-demand webinar, Scolmore Group’s Darren (Head of Technical Engagement) and Jake (Technical Engagement Engineer) discuss 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. Here, they cover some of the best interviews they have seen and why they stood out from everyone else.

Ask the Expert: Earth Electrode Installations

In this Ask the Expert video, Scolmore Group answers the question: What are the provisions for installing an earth electrode on supply to an outbuilding? Scolmore Group’s Darren Staniforth and Jake Green will be going over the rules and regulations surrounding whether an earth electrode is required on an electrical supply to an outbuilding. They will look at different constructions of outbuildings to outline when an earth electrode becomes necessary.…

Join our free, live webinar on The Connected Home

Electrical Apprentice and Legrand have joined forces to deliver a webinar on 30th November at 13:00 covering the key elements of the connected home. Presented by Laurence Turner, Sales Manager – User Interface, and Matt Crunden, Training and BIM Manager, the seminar considers home automation and covers: – Why a smart home? – Lighting and automation – Lamps and motors – Heating – Audio DATE: 30th November 2021 TIME: 13:00pm WHERE:…

Amazing Apprenticeships go behind-the-scenes at Coca-Cola

The latest instalment in the ‘Apprentices Are Amazing’ film series introduces Amelia, a mechanical and electrical engineer and FMEA Apprentice of the Year 2020. The inspirational film follows Amelia in her day-to-day role offering insight into her journey so far, why she chose an apprenticeship, how she found her apprenticeship, and what her advice to those considering their next step would be. “I’m a practical learner,” says Amelia, Coca-Cola Europacific…

NG Bailey apprentice crowned CIBSE Apprentice of the Year Technician

NG Bailey Building Services Engineer apprentice, Harry Playfair, has been named the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Technical Apprentice of the Year. The awards recognise the rising stars who have a desire to succeed in the building services discipline. Part of Harry’s award entry was a video presentation in which nominees were asked to explain why they would recommend an apprenticeship. Harry said: “During the two short years…

3,000 new apprenticeships created in Swansea Bay City Region

UK Government Minister for Wales David TC Davies met young people who will benefit from a new £30m initiative to provide training and development opportunities. Following the UK Government and Welsh Government approval of the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme, Minister Davies met students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Gower College Swansea to hear how it will benefit young people across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire,…

WIN! KNIPEX 95 16 165 Cable Shears

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, you could get your hands on the 95 16 165 Cable Shears for cutting copper and aluminium single conductors as well as multiple stranded cables. CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE PRIZE DRAW! For more information on the Cable Shears, please click here.