Electrical Contracting News (ECN) June 2016 | Page 20

TRAINING

SPARKIES FLY AT WESSEX GROUP
Three more apprentices from Dorset’s Wessex Group have become
fully qualified and are now working for the family firm.
Electricians Billy Watson, Callum Child and Ryan Guy have spent
four years honing their skills within the various companies under the
Wessex Group umbrella.
They were on day release at Yeovil College’s north Dorset
training centre, which is conveniently next door to the group’s HQ in
Shaftesbury.
Each apprentice passed the EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in
Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.
Two of them are now employed at Wessex Electricals and Ryan is
working within Wessex Building Services.
Having six companies in the group means the apprentices can
move around and get the best grounding possible.
Currently there are 24 apprentices in the group and there is a
new intake each year and pl