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Apprentice 121 Podcast apprentice121
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Multi award winning UK electricians podcast dedicated to apprentices, trainees, trainers and employers. Discussing topics from 2391, AM2, NVQ, 2365, 8202, employer support, apprentice tips, career stories and much much more. Lots of fun and technical chat all rolled into one podcast.
We have support from industry brands, bodies, electricians and most importantly trainers and learners.
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Epic Electrical Career - EAL explain T levels & what they mean for lecturers and learners
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.skillelectric.org.uk/
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction qualifications and training courses | City & Guilds https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/electrical-installation/8710-t-level-technical-qualification-in-building-services-engineering-for-construction#tab=information
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Testing RCDs, building standards, manufacturers problems, training THE PODCAST
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 enjoyed the chat.
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T Levels the FACTS for Electricians, lecturers and trainees
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 here https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-duffen-b0ab15189/
For further information on T levels you can look here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels
Massive thanks to Richard and Andrew. Without them podcasts like this wouldnt be a thing. I learned loads and I hope you did as well.
Get involved in the comments!
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Training as an adult electrician & Options Skills information
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-tips/
The administrators information here
https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com/
Please do follow all the advice and if we can help at Apprentice 121 we will.
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Earthing and Bonding, Safe isolation, Elex show and good old catch up
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 presents but because it looks interesting!
We are also going to delve into earthing and bonding aimed at apprentice level onwards which will help me no end! I learn way more than I give on these.
Huge thanks to the guys again for taking the time out here. Massively appreciated and as always loved it!
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E7 National Apprenticeship week 2024 - Things you need to know as a trainee electrician
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.
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