Electrician's Blog

What is The Electrical Safety Register?

Editor — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:39:42 +0000

The Electrical Safety Register of electricians- Explained Launched in November 2012 by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the Electrical Safety Register is designed to make it quick and easy for members of the public to find a qualified and competent electrician anywhere in the UK. Those in search of an [...]

Apprenticeship Success – Quantity vs Quality

Editor — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:06:48 +0000

Here Trade Skills 4U give us some background info on what’s required to improve electrician apprentice training. A report compiled by the House of Commons British Innovation and Skills Committee (BIS) concluded that the quality of British apprenticeships is more important than quantity. This is a welcome move which will see standards raised amongst apprenticeships [...]

17th edition Dom Inst Qualification Changes

Editor — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:52:32 +0000

Why It’s Important to Take Your 17th Edition by April 2013! If you’re intending to register as a self-cert domestic electrician in the New Year you should act now to make sure you get in before the deadline. Here Gary Pratten explains why. 17th edition wiring regulations courses are amongst the most popular in the [...]

NVQ 2356 Online Training

Editor — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:18:52 +0000

Here’s some info about C&G NVQ3 2356 electrical training online. XS Training provide bespoke training packages for electricians and trainees looking to develop their skills and knowledge needed for the electrical industry. They cover qualifications such as the City & Guilds 2356 Electrical NVQ 3. Register Before 31 December 2012 The City and Guilds have announced [...]

How To Retrain As An Electrician In The UK

Editor — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:42:28 +0000

I get quite a lot of requests for info about how to re train to be an electrician. Perhaps I’m not the best person to ask because I’ve not had the personal experience of re-training. Although it’s not as straight forward as becoming qualified via the apprenticeship route there are some options open to older trainees and career [...]

Directory of UK Colleges

Editor — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:40:25 +0000

Are you looking for a technical college which can give you the training you need to become an electrician or to do Regs and skills update qualifications. The Talk Electrician Forum have researched and compiled a useful directory of UK Colleges that offer the NVQ and City & Guilds Courses for electrician’s / electrical training. [...]

PAT Test Frequency Changes- 4th Edition COP

Editor — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:46:51 +0000

In this video James Canter from The Reaction Group gives an overview of the recent changes which affect the code of practice for In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. It includes the 4th Edition revisions regarding requirements for the frequency of PAT Testing and includes Fixed Appliances and equipment. I’ve given an summary [...]

About the IR35 Tax Rule for Subbies

Editor — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:06:13 +0000

Are you a self employed electrician? Are you inside or outside the IR35 tax ruling? In recent years the construction industry has seen an increase in freelance workers or ‘subbies’. These workers often left their PAYE employment and started a company and were then taken back on as a sub-contractor. This was an easy way [...]

Video- Safe Isolation Procedure For Electricians by Chris Kitcher

Editor — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:04:20 +0000

The safe isolation procedure is probably the most important thing that you’ll ever need to know as an electrician. Are you a competent person and do you follow the correct procedures for correct isolation of supply? If an accident should happen (even to yourself) because you were found to be negligent then you could be [...]

ECS ID Card For Electricians

Editor — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:47:46 +0000

Health and safety a large part of an electrician’s training, as with any construction industry trade. To make it easier to get work on site you may consider getting an ECS Card. Holding additional forms of proof of your certification such as an electrician’s ECS ID Card may prove useful when looking for jobs, and [...]

CSCS ID Cards For Trainee Electricians on Construction Sites

Editor — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:44:39 +0000

Health and Safety is also a large part of any electrician’s training course as with any construction industry trade. If you are not enrolled on an approved electrical apprenticeship scheme or not covered by a company’s Health & Safety training scheme you may consider getting a CSCS card to enable you to work on construction sites whilst training. [...]

AM2 Assessment Exam Info

Editor — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:48:10 +0000

Q- What is the AM2 Exam? A- AM2 stands for ‘Achievement Measurement 2′. It used to be known as the Practical Performance Assessment (PPA). It is administered by the National Electrotechnical Training organization (NET). About the AM2 The AM2 electrical exam is to assess a candidate’s overall ability and knowledge as an electrician. It is [...]

HosSeven Electric Water Heaters

Editor — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:16:49 +0000

Hosseven Isi ve Yalitim A.S. 1960 yılında kurulan Hoşseven, bugün 20.000 m 2 ‘ye varan üretim tesisi ve kalifiye işgücüyle, Hoşseven Isı ve Yalıtım A.Ş. olarak ısıtma sektöründe hizmet vermektedir. The Hosseven company is an established Turkish white goods and stove manufacturer. The Company works with a sales and service network in Turkey. The Hosseven [...]

PAT Testing 4th Edition- Code of Practice

Editor — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:23:18 +0000

Here’s some info about the new publication and webinar for 4th Edition revised code of practice covering the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. It includes some new recommendations for PAT Testing. You can watch a webinar which gives an overview of the 4th Edition- Link below. Extensive updates: The Code of Practice for [...]

Electrical Tools and Reference App for iPhone and iPad

Editor — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:03:34 +0000

Here’s some info about the new Electrical Tools & Reference App. It’s designed for electricians and electrical engineers to use on their iPhone, iPod and iPad. This electrical App includes tools, electrical calculators and reference charts with free application updates. The reference section includes charts and tables for: SWA Steel Wire Armour Gland Pack Sizes [...]

Marketing- An Electrician’s Tale by James Dewane

Editor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:30:42 +0000

James Dewane could have the strategy that will take your electrical business to the next level. Here’s James’s electrician’s tale. For over twenty five years now I have worked on the tools in various jobs as an electrician, a little over twelve years ago I decided it was time to go self-employed and did what [...]

An Electrician’s Webinar- Building Your Electrical Business

Editor — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:11 +0000

Catch the next free webinar for ‘Electricians Who Want More Work’. Whether you’re already running your own business or just thinking about starting up, discover some great ideas from James Dewane about how to build your electrical business. As an electrician you’ve worked hard to get qualified and now James’s blueprint can help you reap [...]

AU4011/30 & AU4011/40 Par 20 CFL Lamps

Editor — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:56:21 +0000

AU4011/30 & AU4011/40 Par 20 CFL Lamps Here’s some info about the Aurora 4011 range of lamps including prices for the dimmable and non-dimmable versions. (Click image to enlarge) 4011/30 & 4011/40 GUF Par 20 Lamps The 4011 (new) and 4013 (discontinued see below) lamps are specified for use in the Aurora energy saving range of [...]

Win an Electricians App for the iPhone and iPad

Editor — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:51:07 +0000

Pro Certs Software are experts at developing electrical Apps for electricians. Their range of mobile phone and tablet Apps are a useful addition to any electricians toolkit for both calculation and reference: Electrical Tools and Reference Max Zs Calculator Cable Size Calculator Watts-Amps-Volts KVA Calculator For the chance to win the electricians App ‘Max Zs [...]

The 5 Day Wonder Training Courses For Electricians

Editor — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:50:37 +0000

Do Electricians have little (if any) value? My article ‘Do You Think Electricians Are Being De-Valued?’ on the My Local Trades/Sparky Group website has raised some interesting comments including this one from Prof: ++++ The invention of the “5 day wonder” courses has all-but destroyed any credibility that properly trained electricians once had. How [...]