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JTL launches free, bite-size course on Earthing and Bonding
Leading, work-based training provider, JTL continues to support the changing needs of electricians with the launch of its latest, free bite-size digital course, An Introduction to Earthing and Bonding. The free course is offered as part of JTL’s Power Up series, a digital initiative which offers free advice and educational resources to individuals working within the building services engineering sector. Developed with the recent changes in earth bonding regulations in mind,…
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JTL Regional Award winners announced
JTL, the leading work-based learning provider in England and Wales, has announced the winners of the regional stage of its Regional and National Awards programme. The Regional and National Awards are run on an annual basis, recognising those who have demonstrated high levels of achievement and commitment to learning throughout their apprenticeships.  With 11 Regional Award winners announced in total, each winner will now go ‘head-to-head’ in the hope of being…
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Voltimum Live, the biggest virtual trade exhibition for the electrical industry, is back!
Voltimum Live returns from 7th – 9th June 2022 with more exhibitors and more training opportunities. As the biggest virtual trade exhibition for the electrical sector, you can look forward to three days of free live training sessions, a look at the latest solutions from industry leading brands, prize giveaways, and updates on the latest regulations and legislation. The exhibitor line-up features ABB, LINIAN, Luceco Group, Megger, Schneider Electric and Super…
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SkillELECTRIC/WorldSkills: Alex going for gold in Shanghai
National Electrotechnical Training (NET), organiser of the SkillELECTRIC competition, has congratulated electrician Alex Rendall following his selection to represent the UK at the WorldSkills 2022 event in Shanghai. Alex, who competed in SkillELECTRIC 2019 and completed his apprenticeship at Bridgwater & Taunton College, joins 38 other young people from various industries as part of ‘Team UK’ which will travel to China in October and compete against 80 other countries in a battle…
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SkillELECTRIC strengthens partnership with Electric Center
SkillELECTRIC 2022 is benefitting from a significant donation of competition materials thanks to a renewed partnership with electrical wholesaler Electric Center. Electric Center is a trading name of Edmundson Electrical, who have supported SkillELECTRIC for over a decade. This year, the Electric Center brand and its industry-leading range of own label Acel products are now the focal point for the strengthened relationship. Across all national heats and the UK final,…
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More are now eligible for Level 3 funding
The Government’s ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ has widened its eligibility criteria so now more can benefit from Level 3 course funding. Until recently, the initiative was only open to those who didn’t already have a Level 3 qualification. From April 2022, any adult in England who is unemployed or earning under £18,525 annually can now also receive free training from hundreds of colleges and training providers across the country, even if…