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

We take a look at what Earthing and Bonding actually is and set out on a series to cover this and more! Also as its current we discuss the BS 7671 AMD3 Please get your comments in here https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2024-01247#/section IET webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WSqH9qatkI&pp=ygUDaWV0 CEF Tech talks AMD 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7eWUJoe5mI

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

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!

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.

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!

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.