Electrical Apprentice

“When I first got to see behind a switchboard, it looked like a bird’s nest to me. Now I love switchboard work.”

As featured in The Guardian, Terease Wallace struggled at school and fell into retail before she got her licence to become an apprentice electrician at 50. Here’s her story… I went through school in the 1970s and early 80s. I would get in trouble from teachers. I’d write words backwards or mix up the letters. I’d have all the right letters, but I’d mix them up and I wouldn’t even…

Scolmore gets serious in the smart home market

Having enjoyed many years of success with its smart wiring accessories range, Scolmore Group has now developed a brand new and comprehensive range of smart products under the Click Smart+ brand that takes its provision of smart home solutions to a whole new level. Designed to simplify and streamline connected home products – lighting controls, smart sockets, security cameras and sensors – the Click Smart+ range utilises Zigbee technology –…

Jobs and apprenticeships on offer with Southern Electric

Energy supplier Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is kickstarting the careers of 16 new trainees and apprentices. As reported by the Basingstoke Gazette, one recruit has relocated 450 miles – from her home in Edinburgh to the Isle of Wight – to start her job as a Trainee Engineer with SSEN. Twenty-four-year-old Melissa Speake said, “The virtual induction introduced us to so many employees across the ranks and showcased the…

From Electrical Apprentice to Business Owner – Richard Sagar

In the last of a series of case studies in support of National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) presents Richard Sagar’s story from apprentice to business owner! In this video, Richard explains his journey from apprentice electrician to owner of luxury home automation business Sagar Smart Homes. Find out about his experiences and how his apprenticeship benefitted him… You can find more information about the electrical industry…

You Do The Maths – Electrical Careers – Dillon Jones

As an electrical apprentice you’ll need to use maths in your workplace. In support of National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) is sharing some fantastic apprenticeship case studies.Check out another of TESP’s You Do the Maths videos from the Electrical Careers website below. This time, Dillon Jones shows how he applied practical maths to calculate the size of generator needed for a project. If you know…

Electrical Careers – You Do the Maths!

Parents, teachers and careers advisers – did you know the electrical industry needs people with a great head for Maths and Science? Take a look and spread the word about The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership’s ‘You Do the Maths’ video with apprentice Eden, who explains a calculation she needed to carry out in the workplace. This National Apprenticeship Week you can find out more about electrical apprenticeships and opportunities on the…

Save over 50% on the Klein Tools apprentice kit available from CEF

Klein are offering a bespoke kit at a heavily discounted rate for apprentices. The contents of this kit normally sells for over £300, but is now available for only £149.95 + VAT, this represents over 50% saving for students. This comprehensive kit includes all the basic tools you need to start as an electrical apprentice i.e. screwdrivers, cutters, pliers, tape measure and level, as well as some fantastic Super Rod…