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Future Faradays initiative launched by NET

A new initiative to inspire and inform full time electrical students on industry opportunities and the routes to becoming qualified was launched this week by NET. The ‘Future Faradays’ virtual conference, the first event under the initiative, was delivered using innovative technology where delegates from Barking and Dagenham College could select an avatar, explore the event, launch various resources and start online chat with the speakers. Presentations from Ruth Devine…

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…

SECTT highlights the importance of apprentices at AGM

The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) marked its recent AGM (May 2021) with a new team at the top and a ringing affirmation of the vital importance of apprenticeships to the future of the electrical contracting industry in Scotland. The annual meeting of the proactive training provider elected Scott Foley (right), Regional Officer at Unite the Union, as its new Chair, with John Noble (left), Managing Director of John Noble Electrical Contractors, elected as Vice-Chair.…

How much do you know about safe isolation? On-demand webinar available now!

Did you miss our webinar about Safe Isolation? If so, fear not, it is now available to view on-demand below! During the session, Scolmore Group’s Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Engagement, and Jake Green, Technical Engagement Engineer, look at what is needed, what not to do and explain why some ‘quick fixes’ might become dangerous. The presenters also use real life examples of poor safe isolation and how it has killed…

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…

JTL supports employers with finding their perfect apprentice match

JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, has launched a new campaign to guide employers through the process of taking on an apprentice whilst also highlighting the benefit of receiving up to £4,000 in government grants. Its new campaign, ‘six simple steps to taking on an apprentice’, aims to alleviate any worries employers may have about taking on an apprentice whilst emphasising just how…

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…