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Voltimum Tech Talks are back!

Our latest webinar series in collaboration with Tim Benstead kicks off on 9th May 2022 at 7pm with a free, live webinar on: Consumer Unit Installation. The talk will explore: What each should contain SPDs, AFDDs, Circuit-breakers Main switches RCD selectivity Meter tail support Distance from main cut-out Why is this a problem? What to do when maximum distance is exceeded Accessible for maintenance Maintaining warranty Breaking capacity (60947-3 Annex…

Domestic Electrician apprenticeship receives green light

The domestic electrical market in England now has a formal, funded training structure following the approval of the new Domestic Electrician Level 3 apprenticeship standard. With the new apprenticeship, approved this week by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, domestic electrical work now has its own clear identity with an industry standard and assessment route agreed by employers. Three years in duration, the apprenticeship standard provides a comprehensive Level…

Save the date: 4th April – free, live training on AM2 regulation changes

BG Electrical, in partnership with Voltimum, is delivering a series of live webinars covering a variety of industry themes and technical topics. This exclusive programme is free to attend and each event comes with a Q&A session. The series concludes on 4th April with a session on AM2 regulation changes, going live from 19:00 – 20:00. During the webinar, Colin McAhren (MIET), Technical Business Development Manager at BG Electrical, part…

Calling all bright sparks… SkillELECTRIC 2022 now open for entries

Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open and runs until 01 April 2022. The event, which is organised by National Electrotechnical Training (NET) and is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network, is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging…

Save the date: 07/02 – free, live training on arc fault detection

BG Electrical, in partnership with Voltimum, is delivering a series of live webinars covering a variety of industry themes and technical topics. This exclusive programme is free to attend and each event comes with a Q&A session. The series continues on Monday 7th February with a session on Arc Fault Detection, going live from 19:00-20:00. During the webinar, Colin McAhren (MIET), Technical Business Development Manager at BG Electrical, part of Luceco…

Date for your diary: 17/01 – surge protection training with BG Electrical

BG Electrical, in partnership with Voltimum, will be delivering a series of live webinars covering a variety of industry themes and technical topics. Beginning in January and running until April, this exclusive programme is free to attend and each event comes with a Q&A session. The series kicks off on Monday 17th January with a session on Surge Protection, going live from 19:00-20:00. During the webinar, Colin McAhren (MIET), Technical…

Did you miss our webinar on The Connected Home? Catch up now!

Electrical Apprentice and Legrand recently joined forces to deliver a webinar on the key elements of the connected home. Presented by Laurence Turner, Sales Manager – User Interface, and Matt Crunden, Training and BIM Manager, the session – which is now available to view on-demand – considers home automation and covers: – Why a smart home?– Lighting and automation– Lamps and motors– Heating– Audio Watch it on-demand now!