Apprentice 121 Podcast

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Apprentice 121 Podcast episodes

November 03, 2022 Completing 2346 Experienced Worker Route for Electricians
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]
1 hr 5 min
October 10, 2022 EV Course Help EP2 - Section 5 from the code of practice - RCDs, PEN Fault and Earthing Systems
Richard and Craig jump back on the podcast with me to discuss the EV course in further detail. Focusing in on section 5 from the code of practice 4th edition.
We look at RCDs, what the different types of RCDs mean and when to use them. Pen fault detection and what we need to ensure, earthing systems and the importance of knowing whats around you!
Plus the wiring systems and many other little tips!
Craig and Richard are both lecturers at the top of the training game and offer some real insight for anyone looking at the EV EAL and City and Guilds course.
We will be back with more of these soon!
53 min
October 04, 2022 Apprentices Low Wages and... Hilti Laser Level + Irazola Screwdriver Giveaway!
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!
52 min
September 27, 2022 Employing your first apprentice with Aidan Hackwood and Craig Buist
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
54 min
September 20, 2022 Preparing for AM2 in 6 days time! Positive apprenticeship story!!!!
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!
46 min
September 09, 2022 Darren Crannis technical manager at the ECA shares his electrician career journey
Darren joins me to discuss his entry into the electrical industry, his experiences of training as spark, how he formed and built a successful contracting business. Including the employment and development of apprentices within the team! All the way to modern times as an ECA technical manager who sits on the JPEL64 committee that develops and sets the wiring regulations BS7671.
Darren is walking, talking proof that any coal face electrician can work right to the upper echelons of industry and impact things.
I loved chatting and learning about Darren's experiences, career and how he see things for the future. A true superstar of industry and many just like him are all around us.
Hopefully this helps apprentices and electricians alike with insight into industry workings and how all of us can effect things moving forward.
You can find Darren on Linked here https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrencrannis/ and twitter here https://twitter.com/darrencrannis
Huge thanks to Darren for coming on - as always I learned a lot and hope those listening get as much from it as I did.
59 min
September 06, 2022 EV charging courses what do we need to know? Whats changed and what are the key things we need to consider? Pitfalls, tips and advice. 2919 changes to 2921
What do you need to know about EV charging courses? How and why have these changed? Does this impact on apprenticeships?
Mark Allison, Craig Buist and Richard Harvey discuss electric vehicle charging. In particular section 722 of the wiring regulations and IET code of practice guidance note 4!
The course is changing from the 2919 to 2921-31 for fully qualified electricians. We explain some of the reasons and some of the things electricians and apprentices will need to know.
Richard and Craig have decades of experience in the electrical training space having run centres and departments themseleves and delivered courses across industry.
I loved this chat and am privileged to have learned so much from chatting with the guys during this recording.
I hope you enjoy it and as always get involved in the comments on the YouTube video, leave feedback on the podcast and join in the discussion by tagging us on social media.
Huge thanks to everyone for the support, I am stunned at the number of views and downloads for our tiny new podcast that seems to grow by the week. I have some exciting guests coming in the next few weeks from right across the industry and hopefully it helps the trainees and sparks alike. Thank you.
The link to the apprenticeship standard is here https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HAO3BX/ the document can be dowloaded to review in question 1 of the survey. Please please take 5 minustes and give some feedback. Closes on the 9th of September 2022.
Link to ENA here https://www.energynetworks.org/operating-the-networks/connecting-to-the-networks/
1 hr 8 min
August 16, 2022 Best way to start an electrical apprenticeship... Check out some awesome FREE resources
I have a run through some of industrys free content and support for electrical apprentices and some of the best books to start out with. Check it out and hope it helps!
https://www.the-esp.org.uk/
https://www.ecscard.org.uk/card-types/Apprentices-and-Trainees/Apprentice-Electrician
https://www.jib.org.uk/provider https://www.electricalcareers.co.uk/
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/installation-electrician-and-maintenance-electrician/
https://www.eca.co.uk/business-industry-support/education-skills/apprenticeships
https://www.napit.org.uk/schemes/student_Apprentice.aspx
https://www.niceic.com/join-us/student-membership
22 min
August 09, 2022 How to move from electrician to lecturer? Richard Harvey shares his experiences - Plus some EV chat and discussion around wider qualifications
Richard joins me to explain his route into the electrical industry and path into becoming a lecturer. He gives some advice for those keen on following in his footsteps. We discuss some of the wide industry issues around training from apprenticeships to 2391/2396.
Richard has a wealth of knowledge and I loved chatting with him. We even got to find out he was mentored by the sparky super hero Gary Hayers! Special shoutout to the superstar trainers Gary and Joe Robinson. Legends.
Hope you enjoy the chat, Richard will be back again soon and if you have a question for him find him on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-harvey-8a0676113/

1 hr 1 min
August 03, 2022 RCDs and AMD2 plus a chat about the upcoming BRAND NEW apprenticeship standard HAVE YOUR SAY!
In this one we give an overview of RCDs from an apprentices point of view and look at the ongoing review to the apprenticeship standard.
That will be coming forward for industry review very soon so keep an eye out and get involved.
I think this comes out fine on audio but for those watching sorry for the lag on my video. I am blaming the holiday wifi!
#electrical #training #am2 #RCD #AMD2
36 min

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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.