Long overdue catch up with Craig and Richard chatting about incoming changes to T levels (again), challenges training providers have, different earthing systems, steel conduit tips, science and principles tips and loadssss more. We have something coming with Michael Peace soon which is super exciting ..read more

Exclusive run through of amendment 4 to BS 7671 of the wiring regulations with Richard Harvey from Electric Safety First and Craig Buist from Burgess Electrical Services. We rarely get an exclusive run at anything on the only podcast dedicated to apprentices and trainees but the stars aligned today for us! It was supposed to be purely earthing and bonding but we thought this made more sense! We also ran through the now uncool amendment 3 of BS 7671! We did include a run through of earthing systems right at the end! The wrag can found here https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/professional-r ..read more

Covering the safe isolation super rod survey, EICR coding of unidirectional devices on bidirectional circuits, is there a skills shortage? Plus we catch up with what Richard, Craig and myself have been doing. We also discus Craigs idea to support lecturers directly around the UK (love this btw). Richard shares an exciting learning lounge and ESF link up and we answer a listeners question on the 2396 course. Super Rod survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G6CD8WJ ..read more

Alex Robinson joins me to share his background, experiences and knowledge. Huge thanks to him for the time and chat, I loved it! We covered T levels, Options Skills, Apprenticeships, finding a job out of school, getting into teaching and loads more! Links mentioned in the recording below EAL with Kevin Sparrow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5hOOKngMYo&t=314s EAL FAQ on Options Skills https://eal.org.uk/news/faqs-for-learners-registered-for-eal-qualifications-by-options-skills-ltd Alex Robinson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-robinson-cl-bse/ SkillELECTRIC https://www.skillel ..read more

We delve into the collision between wiring standards and products standards. Looking at how electricians are faced with challenges in all areas. We also have a chat around the development of industry standards, the evolving technology out in industry. RCD testing and a chat about street based EV chargers running from domestic premises into public places. If you have questions for Alex next week on T levels or some topics to discuss around earthing and bonding please do drop them in below. Thanks to Richard and Craig as always for giving up time to come and chat. I loved this one and really enj ..read more

We delve into the murky waters of T levels with a lecturer currently delivering them alongside his stand out colleagues. Andrew Duffen joins myself and Richard to discuss everything he has learned and developed through experience. Along with things that maybe need some tweaking. I hope very much the industry of things is listening to the likes of Andrew to develop and ensure these courses are a success for learners and wider industry. As mentioned in the podcast if you are an employer please do reach out to your local training providers and HELP. To contact Andrew you can find him on LinkedIn ..read more

What is going on in the training industry right now to become and electrician??? Matt Telford joins me to discuss his apprenticeship so far and our views on the wider training sector. Including the recent closure of Options Skills. Links to information from TESP is here https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-electrotechnical-skills-partnership-tesp/ The EAL form to complete here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HCImCwjAsUeUx1iguJdhzP8vrVFVuMpPqghoY6xUYV9UOE02NDhVOVNKWldPUEtEMjhSRjBWR05aOS4u The rogue trainers information here https://www.roguetrainers.co.uk/rogue-trainers-top ..read more

Craig and Richard join me for a catch up of what has been going on. From Craig's huge project at Burgess Electrical and Ieng application to Richard presenting at Elex Ally Pally. The presentation by ESF from Richard and David went down really well and it was good to hear all about that and the pressure that comes with it! We are going to try take the show on the road for a look around Craig's project if the stars align and share the design files alongside it. As a look through a bigger project. Which at a personal level I am excited about, not just because I can be cameraman while Craig presen ..read more

This episode is all things you need to know as a trainee in the electrical industry and follows on from other videos already available on the podcast. Join in the NAW 2024 and celebrate everything about apprenticeships and skills for life. Check out https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/national-apprenticeship-week https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/ for full details on all the routes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apprentice121/message ..read more

This episode is all business in the electrical industry and follows on from other videos already available on the podcast. Join in the NAW 2024 and celebrate everything about apprenticeships and skills for life. Check out https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/national-apprenticeship-week https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/ for full details on all the routes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apprentice121/message ..read more