NAPIT join me to explain what they are and the things they do to support trainees, trainers and wider industry.   From input into the EAS document to JPL64 and the awesome NAPIT publications, code breakers, onsite solutions, periodic inspection and testing and PRS for landlords!  Frank and Brett explain what brought them into NAPIT and prior careers before that!  I loved the chat and its incredible the good people at NAPIT set time aside to come and chat with me and our learners who listen.   You can find out more about NAPIT here https://www.napit.org.uk/ EAS document is here https://electrical.theiet.org/media/2726/eas-21-478-revised-eas-october-2021.pdf

I host this podcast live on discord!  We discussed learning in different countries of the UK and some of the differences in training/qualifying to be electricians in England, Scotland, Wales and Norther Ireland  We also had a chat around getting work experience to complete portfolios as adult learners and some of the active give away's in Apprentice 121

£2k one week electrical short course ..... 

Justin Watson joins me to explain what happened to him and where he is now.   

From realising a one week course was not what was needed to finding employment and getting himself on a CPS approved route to work in the domestic sector. Along with taking an online wiring regulations course with Sparky ninja.   

Justin is now well on the path to becoming qualified and completing his portfolio with LCL.   

We share a few opinions around short course training and the difficulties re-trainees have in avoiding them and some of the missold courses across industry.   

Tesp rogue trainers campaign can be found here https://www.the-esp.org.uk/rogue-trainers/ and the   

The electrical careers website with route flow charts is here https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/joining-the-industry/training-routes/ 

Justin can be found here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/humber_home_tech_ltd/

We discuss the differences to the city and guilds 2365, 8202, EAL and apprenticeship qualifications. Along with the pros and cons to all.   

It was interesting to learn the 2365 is not funded for learners while the 8202 is. Also some key differences in the delivery and exam processes.   

We also discus the bigger issues around young apprentices ending up on these courses due to a lack of options in terms of apprenticeships.   

Its a really difficult nut to crack and eye opening around the miss selling of adult/re-trainee training options.   

I hear horror stories every day (no exaggeration) with some success stories mixed in for context.   

Please let me know where you are studying and the experiences you have had along the way.   

By talking about these things we hope to encourage change.   

We also discuss the recent City and Guilds link up with trade skills for you.  

Thanks to Richard and Craig for jumping on.

Ben Curry joins me to chat about his journey and experiences in the electrical industry.   

From his days as an apprentice himself to now a successful business owner at Electrical Innovations.   

We discuss the domestic electrical apprenticeship and how Ben has grown his business alongside solar and renewables of late.   

I loved chatting with Ben and its brilliant to see the success him and his team have achieved. 

It inspired me and I hope it does you as well!  

You can find Ben on the links below  

https://www.instagram.com/elecinn/ 

https://twitter.com/ElecInn 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-curry/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@elecinn?lang=en

What is the 2346? Who needs to complete it? Whats the value in it?  

Craig Wiltshire joins me to explain everything and more!  

We even cover some questions sent in via social media around this qualification.   

Craig was an absolute gentleman and explained thing from the coal face of assessment.   

The students guide to the regs is here https://shop.theiet.org/student-s-guide-to-the-iet-wiring-regulations-3rd-edition 

Craig can be reached on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-wiltshire-77a216228/ 

Email him here [email protected]

Tom Bickerton joins me to discuss his experiences as an apprentice and now electrical contractor.   

We discuss how he coped with low apprentice wages, his time working on naval docks, tool tips, future training and loads loads more.   

I enjoyed myself loads and Tom mad my day with the awesomely generous donation of equipment for apprentices!  Details of how to be in with a chance of winning a Hilti Laser level, Irazola drivers, Boddingtons hacksaw and more are in the podcast! Listen to the end!  

Tom has appeared with the guys from E5 on a cracking podcast here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Ruwbq0XXs and with Gary at hit the lights here https://anchor.fm/hitthelights/episodes/Episode-8---Tom-Bickerton-ec5j8r 

You can find tom on twitter here https://twitter.com/BickertonLtdLinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-bickerton-tmiet-2870b9230/Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/bickerton_elec/ 

Dont forget the hashtag #safe4september on your posts to enter and tag both me and tom so we can find them. Listen for full details!

Aidan joins myself and Craig to discuss his journey and career along with his recent experience employing and enrolling his 1st electrical apprentice. 

Some brilliant tips that might help others on the same journey are shared by Aidan and Craig. I offer my usual 2p worth here and there as well. 

Aidan can be found here https://linktr.ee/hackw.elec

The software Craig mentioned is here https://www.countfire.com

Callum Leech joins me to talk about his career so far and his experiences of training as an electrical apprentice through Covid and beyond!

Thankfully this is a really positive experience with a great training provider, employer and learner!

Callum is an absolute superstar and I have just learned former radio show host! I wish I knew this pre recording!!!!

We share some tips on tools, discuss the nervousness around AM2 and some of the places to get online help preparing. 

Callum can be found on twitter here https://twitter.com/sparky_callum if you are not on twitter get on it!!!! Without question one of the best social media places for sparks and all trades tbh. 

I will let you all know how Callum got on with his AM2 and perhaps we can get him back on to talk all about it!