Electrical Apprentice

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…

SECTT and SJIB praise employers who have ‘stepped up’ during crisis to hire record numbers of apprentices

Leading training bodies the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have saluted Scotland’s employers after a record number of apprentices were welcomed into the electrical sector. A total of 738 new entrants to the industry were recruited in 2021, confounding fears that recruitment could be a casualty of the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. SECTT says the new cohort exceeded all expectations, being nearly 50% up on…

The Connected Home – on-demand webinar available now!

Did you miss our recent webinar about The Connected Home? If so, fear not! It is now available to view on-demand below. 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 devices provide…

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…

WEBINAR – 12 MAY: Safe Isolation Explained!

How much do you know about safe isolation? Join us on 12th May at 13:00 for this free, live webinar and Q&A session from Scolmore Group. During the 20-30 minute session, Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Engagement, and Jake Green, Technical Engagement Engineer, will look at what is needed, what not to do and explain why some ‘quick fixes’ might become dangerous. The presenters will be using real life examples…