The halogen light bulb was invented in the 1950s, and after seventy decades of advancements and gained knowledge on energy efficiency, they will soon be completely banned in the UK. The UK government began phasing halogen bulbs out in 2018 under EU wide rules, and as of September 1st 2021,…

We often see changes within the trades industry, such as new regulations, equipment and tools, and new practices. It can be difficult for a company to keep up with the industry and may result in a lack of skills among their staff – upskilling employees can prevent this.  Upskilling is…

There are more electrical vehicles on the road every day, last year we saw a 66% increase in electric vehicle registrations, the biggest annual rise yet. Whilst these growing numbers are great, it does bring a worry that there are not enough electric vehicle chargers installed to meet demand. There…

It’s important that homeowners and business owners keep an eye on electrical installations within their properties – spotting any possible hazards and getting them looked at as soon as possible can be a matter of life or death. However, it can be difficult for the general public to spot dangers…

During the warmer months, gardens often become additional living spaces for many households. This means more electrical equipment is being brought and used outdoors such as lawnmowers, electric trimmers, lighting and entertainment equipment, such as speakers. According to a recent survey conducted by training providers Technique Learning Solutions, over 80%…

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,…

Over time, all electrical installations deteriorate for a range of reasons, the most common ones simply being age and use. It’s important to get an electrical installation condition report (EIRC) done often to check for any damage, deterioration or defects. But how often does an EICR need to be done?…

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…

 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…

Electricians might find themselves asking the question ‘why do an Inspection and Testing course?’ There are a range of reasons and benefits for becoming qualified in this… Inspection and Testing is extremely important for many reasons. Firstly, it can be very dangerous if faulty installations are not fixed and can…