Just how powerful is training as a tool in the construction industry? The experts at SPIT (a brand of ITW Construction Products) give their verdict. In the construction industry, where safety and skill are paramount, continuous training is vital. With new technologies and methods emerging, as people who work in the M&E space, you must ...

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NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to announce its upcoming episode of The Wire webinar ‘New opportunities: the future of electrical training’ will be made available to the wider industry as part of NICEIC’s Apprenticeship Week 2025 programme. The episode will take place on 13 February 2025 at ...

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Electrical Safety First is proud to champion the launch of ACE:Electrical (the Apprentice Channel of Excellence), a groundbreaking new platform offering free, high-quality teaching and learning resources for all UK electrical apprentices. This innovative channel, hosted on Learning Lounge, aims to empower the next generation of electricians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers. ...

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To support the release of the latest Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (October 2024), The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has worked with the EAS Management Committee to update the EAS Qualifications Guide. The guide reflects the changes made in the EAS to drive up standards and focus on competence and identifies the acceptable qualifications for each EAS ...

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Q. How long are the delays for getting an AM2S assessment booked in? My local centre is full and my apprentice’s training provider says there is a long wait for an assessment – surely this can’t be right? In a nutshell – it’s not right! There is generally always availability elsewhere if you’re willing to ...

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JTL, a leading independent apprenticeship provider in the electrical and plumbing trades, is set to break ground on a new state-of-the-art training hub in Preston. This significant investment highlights JTL’s commitment to enhancing local employment opportunities and addressing the critical skills gap in the region. Located in Cable House just outside Preston City Centre, the ...

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Beware of expensive training packages that promise much but may fail to deliver – that’s the advice from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) to those looking to qualify as an Electrician. In the latest video from TESP’s ‘Rogue Trainers’ campaign, an unsuspecting customer walks down a high street of what appear to be attractive gold, silver and ...

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In the latest in a new series of regular articles, Pete (Monty) Monfort, Director of Arena Training Centre and Monty Electrics, offers some hints and tips to help you prepare for the AM2 assessment. Arena Training Centre nearly 100 apprentices and learners moving on to complete AM2 assessments every year. But what is the AM2? ...

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SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has told thousands of podcast listeners that there are “no second chances” with electrical safety – and it is vital that consumers know that the electricians they use for the ongoing electrification of society are qualified and competent. Speaking on the popular Independent Minds podcast, the MD of Scotland’s largest construction trade association said ...

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With the new year in full swing, it can be a popular time of year to start looking for your next job opportunity. Mick Fitzgerald, Director at Options Skills, a leading accredited training provider renowned for its specialist courses in gas, electrics and renewables, gives his top tips on creating a successful career for those ...

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