Wevo Energy is inviting electrical professionals to unlock the secrets of MDU EV charging energy management and gain insight into multi-dwelling residential EV charging habits with a live webinar, taking place on 5th December. Whether it’s residential or commercial real estate, facilities with large parking amenities have a lot to consider when installing EV chargers. ...

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Almost half (45%) of UK tradespeople want to do additional training but are unable to do so because of barriers like time and finances. In line with the Festival of Learning (September), an awareness event designed to celebrate lifelong learning, IronmongeryDirect surveyed trade workers from across the nation to reveal the appetite for professional development. ...

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Develop Training, one of the UK’s leading accredited providers of compliance, technical and safety training, continues to raise awareness of the need for qualified electric vehicle (EV) charging installers in order to tackle the UK’s demand for EV charging infrastructure. EVs are a significant part of the growing necessity for greener technologies, and with the ...

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Walsall Training Centre, which provides construction and building services qualifications for installers in the West Midlands, has welcomed MP for Walsall North, Mr Eddie Hughes. Mr Hughes visited the LCL Awards approved centre to view the range of training on offer, in particular its new Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) course. During the visit, Mr ...

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The experts at National Electrotechnical Training (NET) answer a common training-related query. The Inspection and Testing section of the AM2 is certainly one where candidates have difficulty achieving the required standard. There are some common avoidable mistakes, such as not preparing the test instrument correctly before they start, or not recording the test results accurately. ...

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The risks associated with unscrupulous training providers are being highlighted in a new and creative campaign from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP). Using the strapline ‘Don’t get taken for a ride by Rogue Trainers’, an animated video shows a man getting drawn into a house of horrors by false claims, which turn out to be ...

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As part of its ongoing work to support candidates taking the AM2, AM2S or AM2E, National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has launched a new App that allows people to try out some of the tests they’ll encounter in the assessment. Developed in conjunction with renowned industry figure Sparky Ninja, the App presents five key tests: 1. ...

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Alan Montgomery, Commercial Training/Assessor (Electrical Safety) at Forth Valley College, looks at why individuals need to take personal responsibility and understand more about their own learning preferences if they’re to improve their career prospects. By way of introduction, my name is Alan Montgomery and I have over 30 years’ experience working in the electrical industry. ...

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National Electrotechnical Training (NET), the organisation responsible for the AM2 assessment, addresses some industry misconceptions and offers advice on the new AM2E. The AM2 assessment of competence has been around for nearly 40 years. As time has progressed, the assessment has been adapted to reflect changing industry practices and requirements, but it has remained the ...

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A new guide providing tradespeople with training tips and practical business advice has been created to help those who are out of work or are looking to develop their existing skill set over lockdown. To download the guide, follow the link here. The resource has been published by heating and utilities training provider Skills Training Group and also ...

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