Training

AICO TRAINING NOW CPD CERTIFIED BY FIRE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Aico’s award-winning Expert Installer core module is now CPD certified by the Fire Industry Association (FIA).

Aico’s Expert Installer training scheme is designed to provide electrical contractors with all the information that they require to select, site, install and maintain Aico alarms to the highest quality. It also ensures that attendees are up to date with the latest legislation and requirements.

Aico’s National Technical Manager, Andy Speake, who is responsible for overseeing and developing the training scheme comments: “Aico is proud to be a member of the FIA and excited to display the FIA-CPD Certification on our Expert Installer Core Module. The FIA are at the forefront of fire protection in the UK and offer their own range of industry recognised courses and qualifications. To have our own training scheme approved by the FIA is a great accolade.” Aico, aico.co.uk

JTL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF TRAINING

JTL, the national training provider for electrical, heating and plumbing apprenticeships, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary.

Established in 1990 by the Electrical Contractors’ Association and what is now known as Unite the Union, JTL became a registered charity in 2000. Two years on, JTL started offering apprenticeships in plumbing, as well as maintaining its electrical opportunities, with professional short courses being introduced across the country in 2011.

Over the years, JTL has also introduced a number of initiatives including a free tool kit scheme, celebrated the achievements of JTL apprentices at its annual Apprentice of the Year awards, as well as supporting and giving back to the building services engineering sector by offering free, bite-size digital courses through its new resource, Power Up.

Today, JTL proudly works with over 3,800 businesses, training more apprentices than anyone else in the building services engineering sector, and supporting 8,000 young people across four apprenticeship disciplines (Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Ventilating and Engineering Maintenance). JTL is an OFSTED recognised ‘good’ provider and, as a registered charity, every penny is reinvested back into the training it offers.

Jon Graham, Chief Executive of JTL, says: “We have seen many changes in the industry over the last three decades, and 2020 has certainly been the most challenging to date with the outbreak of COVID-19. JTL recognises that this is a worrying and unpredictable time, so we are continuing to raise the profile and appeal of apprenticeships, as well as supporting both learners and employers, to ensure the pipeline of skilled tradespeople continues.

“This year marks a truly special anniversary for everybody involved with JTL as we celebrate 30 years of training people, and continue our vision of supporting our learners with opportunities to build futures and change their lives. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported JTL over the years, from apprentices and staff to employers and industry bodies, plus all those working behind the scenes to help establish JTL as the leading training provider it is today.” JTL, jtltraining.com

ACTIVATE LEARNING LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRICAL AM2 ASSESSMENT CENTRE

Guildford College, part of Activate Learning, has launched a new Electrical Installation Assessment Centre at Guildford College.

Known as the AM2 Assessment Centre, the facility is based at the college which is a licensed National Electrotechnical Training (NET) centre authorised to deliver NET assessments for electrical apprentices and trainees.

This brand new facility, located on the top floor of the college’s Technology Tower, includes four installation bays and two fault finding bays to complete assessments, as well as close links to the A3/M25 and Guildford Railway Station.

The main benefit for local electricians is that they will no longer need to travel to AM2 centres in Southampton or Crawley to update their certificates, saving them time and money.

An industry recognised trade test controlled by NET, the purpose of the AM2 assessment is to ensure all qualified electricians achieve a single standard that has been agreed by employers in the industry. The AM2 assessment is for electrical apprentices/trainees who are training against the Apprenticeship Framework or those who are on an Experienced Worker Programme. For those training against the Apprenticeship Standard, the AM2S must be taken.

Both the AM2 and the AM2S assessments are carried out over two and a half days in the centre, covering practical elements and underpinning knowledge of electrical installation procedures, including health and safety, practical installation, fault-finding and an online multiple choice knowledge exam. Activate Learning, activatelearning.ac.uk

Guildford College AM2 Assessment Centre