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Who should do an 18th Edition course?

Friday, 07 May 2021 by
A student attending an electrical training course
If you work within the electrical industry, you probably know all about the British Standards (BS 7671:2018) of wiring regulations, AKA, 18th Edition. But is a training course and qualification on this necessary for everybody? Anybody who works with electrical installations is expected to understand and comply with wiring regulations, therefore they would benefit from
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How often should periodic inspection and testing be performed?

Tuesday, 04 May 2021 by
Inspection and Testing is extremely important for a range of reasons, but how often should it be carried out? And what factors influence this? All electrical installations deteriorate to some extent over time, different factors can determine the rate of deterioration such as: The severity of external influences that affect the installation Nature of activities
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Five Electrical Safety Myths Debunked

Friday, 16 April 2021 by
There are many myths regarding electrical safety around, most of which develop from peoples interpretations drifting away from the original intent. In the electrical industry, it’s extremely important to dispel these myths to keep everybody safe and prevent accidents. This industry can be extremely dangerous if electrical safety is not taken seriously. Low voltage =
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Case Study: Luke Boulton

Wednesday, 07 April 2021 by
 Name: Luke Boulton Course(s): City & Guilds PLC and PLC10 Why did you choose to take these courses? I chose to take this course because I had recently started a new role as a Control Systems Engineer and I wanted to master the basics of PLC Programming whilst gaining an Industry Respected Certificate. Why did
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Why do an Inspection and Testing course?

Tuesday, 30 March 2021 by
Inspection and Testing is extremely important for a range of reasons. Firstly, it can be very dangerous if faulty installations are not fixed and can result in electrical fires, electric shock and in some cases, loss of life. Also, landlord electrical safety regulations make inspection and testing essential for landlords and their properties. If an
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What is Inspection and Testing and why is it important?

Wednesday, 24 March 2021 by
Inspection and Testing is a term everybody in the electrical industry will know, and many who aren’t in the industry may have heard. Other terms used include “‘test and inspect‘. ‘testing and inspection’ and ‘2391 tests.’ However, the correct terminology is ‘Inspection and Testing’ simply because this is the order it is done in. It
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Why become an electrician? Here are ten reasons…

Wednesday, 03 March 2021 by
Whether you’re just about to start your career and are trying to figure out the best path for you, or simply want a complete career change, becoming an electrician is a great option for everybody, regardless of age or life stage for a range of reasons… 1. There are many ways to get started It’s
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Electrician earnings continue to grow to an all-time high 

Wednesday, 03 March 2021 by
Statistics for electrician earnings from 2018 to 2020
How Much Do Electricians Earn? Is one of the most asked questions. There are many benefits to becoming an electrician such as being your own boss, different day-to-day tasks, always being in demand, and many more. One huge bonus is the money – electricians are paid the highest out of all the trades and their
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New electrical safety regulations for landlords

Monday, 15 February 2021 by
If you work in the housing or electrical industry, chances are you already know about the latest regulations for electrical safety in the private rented sector. If you don’t it’s important to know the latest updates and regulations and how this may affect you. Ensuring electrical installations are safe is essential for the safety of
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Everything you need to know about the 18th Edition

Friday, 22 January 2021 by
Electrician testing a breaker.
The electrical industry is full of specialised terms and abbreviations with the 18th Edition arguably being one of the most known and important ones. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to know more about what the 18th Edition is or somebody in the industry wanting to know where it came from and hoping to refresh themselves,
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