Electrical Contracting News (ECN) June 2017 | Page 23

TRAINING
POWER SPECIALIST GIVES LEARNERS EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY
ide Systems recently invited 40 learners to undergo work experience at its Cannock and
Burntwood site. Learners that were enrolled on any level of the electrical installation
course at South Staffordshire College in September 2016 have had the opportunity to put
their taught knowledge into practice at the company, with learners ultimately assisting the
assembly of electrical distribution panels.
Working alongside ide Systems’ skilled engineers, learners were taught about all
aspects of the electrical industry, including equipment, health and safety practices and
how to approach different emergency situations. After being briefed on the processes and
practices, students assisted in building and assembling electrical distribution panels.
‘We pride ourselves in providing a fl exible and exciting learning opportunity for
anyone interested in a career in electrical installation,’ explained Matt Collins, business
development manager of ide Systems.
‘As a company, ide Systems is constantly expanding and recruiting. As such, the
learners demonstrating their talent and practical skills have the opportunity to become a
long term part of the business if a vacancy becomes available.’
At a time when the engineering skills shortage is a prominent issue across a number
of industrial sectors, ide Systems is investing in the future of electrical engineering by
working with institutions to develop the younger work force.
For further information visit: www.idesystems.co.uk
GEARING UP
FOR FINAL
PUSH
The search to fi nd
the next NICEIC
and ELECSA
Apprentice of the
Year is down to the
fi nal eight. The fi nal
group will battle it
out over a series of
practical tests at
the headquarters
of competition
sponsor Scolmore
on 6th June.
More than 400
young women and men signed up to the contest which recognises the talents of the
brightest electrical students in the UK.
Julie Blake, senior marketing manager at Certsure, said, ‘The standard of
candidates has been very high this year. The qualifying pass rate for the online exam
(stage one) went up from 65 per cent to 70 per cent and it has been a tough process, but
we are excited about the upcoming fi nal.’
The fi nal eight are: Elliot Booth from Newport, employed by Peter Booth Electrical;
Hayden Smith from Colchester, S Scott Electrical; George Maynard from Leicester,
Geddes Electrical; Michael Costello from Edinburgh, Arthur McKay; Curtis Le-Grice
from Plymouth, Jah Electrical Services; Billy Stapleton from London, Bancroft Ltd;
Joshua Broniman from Dyfed, Wales, Darren Hoyland Electrical and Ben Elliott from
Oxford, employed by CDC Electrical.
Each fi nalist will now receive an iPad with a host of other prizes up for grabs,
including a £2,000 holiday voucher for the winner, which can be spent on a trip of their
choice. There is a £750 holiday voucher for the runner up and £250 for third place.
For further information visit: www.niceic.com and www.elecsa.com
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