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Apprentice 121 Podcast

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. We have support from industry brands, bodies, electricians and most importantly trainers and learners.

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00:51:59

Experienced worker route for Electricians - Domestic...

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2023/07/12

Craig Wiltshire joins me to discuss the brand new domestic experienced worker route! This is suitable for people with 3 years working experience in the domestic sector who are currently working in that environment and want to attain the domestic electrician standard. You must have 3 years relevant experience and existing qualifications in industry. The evidence built through the assessment can only be from the date after which you start it! NET are putting in place the AM2 ED for end point

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00:59:10

How to design electrical circuits E2 - Shower circuit...

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2023/07/07

Richard takes us through a design example covering all the calculations needed from design current, OCPD sizing, Grouping, Thermal effects and lots more! We also have a little competition running to win a Chauvin Arnoux 740N safety tester! Watch to the end and get involved! Link to the webpage with all the PDFs discussed shown below! https://apprentice121.co.uk/electrical-design-podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apprentice121/message

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00:47:15

Electrical circuit design for electricians - The...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/06/23

We discuss the design of an electrical circuit based on a typical kitchen lighting system with 10 (very bright) down lights. Richard and Craig take us through the design journey from start to finish through the course on a new and exciting series on design. We will introduce more of the calculations and considerations in circuit design on the next one with correction factors, Zs, adiabatic and more! If you have some scenarios you want covering please feel free to reach out. Richard is a

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00:44:31

How to get a job - electrician apprentice and also...

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2023/06/22

A podcast to help people looking for employment as apprentices and also to help employers who are looking to employ them! Information and advice from both sides of that discussion. Also some chat around CEF live, giveaways and those who are trying to scam people and rip off JIB gold cards.... https://www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice/get-funding https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apprentice121/message

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00:42:48

What is Power Quality and how do we measure it?...

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2023/06/15

Kevin Smith joins me to discuss what Power Quality is and why it is ever more important as we move towards renewable energy and electric vehicle charging. Kevin is also an apprentice trained electrician with vast experience in the lecturing/training sector. I learnt loads in this one and we just scratched the surface. From discussion around harmonics, power factor and linear/non linear loads which is a great topic for learners to delve into. If anyone else would like to appear on the podcast

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00:54:24

Why do we need to do electrical design aka 2396. Are...

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2023/06/06

We discuss why design is so important with electrical systems. From the rule of thumb approach to software and direct calculation! Design is a part of the apprenticeship and full time routes we also have the level 4 2396 to consider as well. We had a mini brain wave during this podcast and will be structuring something on the next one! Massive thanks to the superstars of the show Craig and Richard. I merely press record and publish the episode! Legends. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:42:47

The best way to train as an electrician - all routes...

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2023/05/28

What is the best route to qualify as electrician and get a gold card? A question I get asked daily. It is such a tricky one to cover as it varies around all regions of the UK. I discuss the key options available to you and how they map out with employers and training providers. Please check out the links below for full details and some of the free support for trainees.

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00:30:06

From apprentice to business owner in 10 days! Kyle...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/05/05

Inventor of the @SuperRodUK Duoxim Arbor and now Arbor Max joins me to talk about the development of the product and his business K G Electrical contractors. Really interesting to learn the process and journey people go on from apprenticeship to business owner and inventor! Kyle is doing brilliant things in his business in the garden lighting space. You can find him below https://www.instagram.com/kgelectrical_contractors/https://www.kgelectricalcontractors.co.uk/ Details of the product are on

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00:40:40

Electrician to INVENTOR with Wayne Draper creator of...

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2023/04/27

Wayne is a lecturer, electrician and product inventor! In this one we cover his background, the awesome invention he created and the journey from the kitchen table to international distribution! @SuperRodUK are now working with Wayne and his team to take this forward in 2023. We also get into Waynes views on the training regime in and throughout the UK with differences from region to region. You can find out more about the R1R2 link lead here https://super-rod.co.uk --- Send in a voice

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00:55:40

How to qualify as a Solar PV Installer with Gavin Hyde

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/04/14

Gavin from Sulis electrical joins me to discuss his journey through training in the solar industry, through MCS registration into the world of installing renewable systems! I learnt a lot on this myself and is great insight for anyone working towards MCS registration as Solar and Battery storage providers. We also had a chat around EV charge points and how that works into the renewables arrangements. Paperwork and costs are featured throughout the discussion! I have to thank Gavin again for

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00:50:28

What are electricians qualifications - how are the...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/04/06

EAL are an awarding body for electrical, mechanical and construction sectors. Kevin Sparrow joins me to explain about his background, what EAL is, what it does, how it compares to city and guilds and much more! We also cover new breaking news around the new electricians apprenticeships and developments of battery storage courses. I absolutely loved my chat with Kevin and learned a lot! Go check out:- EAL here https://eal.org.uk/ TESP here https://www.the-esp.org.uk/ NET here

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00:57:43

Game over NEW TPN RCBO and everything you ever need...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/03/24

Brand new industry leading NEW product alert! For those in the EV/PV space this is a total game changer. 4 pole RCBO that fits in a normal TPN way on a spine board! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/proteus-switchgear_device-rcbo-electrical-activity-7042057341717880832-cBKE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Chris Kitching from Proteus EV joins me to discuss the issues around RCD, PEN fault and much more when dealing with EV installations. We get to hear about the awesome approach

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00:53:08

How to stand out as an electrician... EAL/City and...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/03/16

We run through the very low numbers enrolling on the Design, Erection and Verification (2396) course. With only around 30-35% passing the course. We discuss possibly using this course more widely in industry in particular for Qualified Supervisors in CPS bodies. We also talk about the difficult aspects found on the course, some of the things to be aware of, costs, time frames and loads more. We even have a go at one of the questions! Huge thanks to :- Craig Buist, Jamie Blatant, Richard Harvey and

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00:32:15

How to start business as an electrician and join...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/03/06

For those looking to start up in business as electricians! I have put this little video together to help those moving into working for themselves. Full disclaimer this is not the advice of a business coach or guru! It is just the experience and advice from someone who has been a micro business owner for a number of years. I cover, joining a CPS, insurance, tax, company formation, marketing, CRM, information management and banking! Hope it might help one or two as a few people have asked

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00:15:17

Day in the Life of an Apprentice Electrician | Should...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Mattie and Nathan join me for a quick chat to test out the audio and video in the new recording area! Improvements are needed on that front but I am pleased to report things do get better lol. Hope you like it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apprentice121/message

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00:38:03

How is electrical stuff made...Proteus and Apprentice...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/02/08

Kieran Jenkins from Proteus and RPP joins me to discuss his career in the electrical industry. In particular his experiences from working with his dad at the coal face of the electrical industry to senior works manager at Proteus and RPP. Starting in the late 90s and working his way up through the company over the years. It is also important to raise awareness around the roles apprentices can find in the electrical industry. It isnt just pulling cables and wiring things up. We have a vast

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00:32:39

National Apprenticeships week 2023 - SKILLS FOR LIFE

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/02/02

Richard and Craig join me to discuss the Skills for life campaign as part of the 2023 national apprenticeships week. Running 6th-12th of Feb 2023. I realised after recording I would need to release this before the apprenticeship week lol. So here we are! We share some of the life skills we think apprentices gain working in the electrical industry and share some of our own. We also have some cool things to giveaway which are shown in the podcast! The JTL events can be found here

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00:39:34

Electrical Test equipment explained by team TIS -...

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Mark and Steve from Test Instrument Solutions join me on location aka TIS HQ! We hear about their backgrounds and origins of TIS back in 2006! We discuss the journey from the start right to winning awards and mixing it with global brands. Some nuggets of gold around RCD testing, safe isolation and requirements when testing solar PV systems! The team at TIS continue to support apprentices and sparks alike from discounted products, trade show events and social media engagement. The

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00:39:09

How to complete an NVQ3 electricians portfolio

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2023/01/05

Richard and Craig join me to discuss the NVQ 3 portfolio and the differences between an apprenticeship and re-trainee variation. I hope this helps answer some of the questions that followed the EAL3, 2365, 8202 and experienced worker podcasts. If you are currently working through your electrical portfolio on the NVQ3 let us know how its going in the comments or across social media. The city and guilds handbook Craig refenced can be found here

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00:18:45

How to qualify as an electrician in 2023

Apprentice 121 Podcast ·

2022/12/21

A quick run through some of the exciting opportunities for 2023 and successes of 2022 for electricians of the future! Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We will be back with some cool episodes in the New Year. Massive thanks to Craig, Jamie and Richard along with our guests and sponsors! Back soon #apprentice121 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/apprentice121/message

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