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TECHNIQUE LEARNING SOLUTIONS OFFERS NEW ELECTRICAL COURSES Technique Learning Solutions has added four new electrical courses to its offering. These new courses include City & Guilds 2365 level two and three, and the AM2 assessment. These courses are essential for those who would like to become an electrician but have no previous experience and are unable to, or do not want to, do an apprenticeship. The AM2 test is also vital for apprentices and electricians who need to take the assessment to complete their portfolio of qualifications to gain their gold card. Mark Crook, managing director of Technique Learning Solutions, says: “We’re really pleased that we can now offer 2365 courses and the AM2 assessment. We’ve had many queries on these courses over the years, so there is definitely a demand for them and it makes a lot of sense for us to offer them.” In September, changes were made to the EAS document, which is produced by the IET. These changes will affect qualified supervisors.
These changes bring new entry requirements for joining a competent person scheme. Mark adds: “We are able to help candidates through their journey completely, from a beginner to fully qualified. We are able to cover any scenario - this industry is ever changing, and we’re always aiming to adapt and change with it.” Technique Learning Solutions currently has a private bursary available on its 2365 courses to those who register, which provides a huge discount and a free EV course. As well as the 2365 and AM2 assessments, the company will be offering a lightning protection course and a thermal imaging course. Both courses offer additional skills to those working in the electrical and other industries and have a range of safety benefits. Technique Learning Solutions, learntechnique.com
LCC UHI LAUNCHES NEW COURSE IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE INSTALLATIONS In the latest addition to the expanding range of electrical courses delivered by Lews Castle College University of the Highlands and Islands (LCC UHI), the college has launched a new course for electric vehicle installations. The course is specifically designed for approved electricians to deliver the installation of commercial and domestic electric vehicle chargers. It will help the Outer Hebrides and the wider Highlands and Islands region build the infrastructure for electric vehicles and contribute towards targets for reducing carbon emissions. The City & Guilds approved course will be delivered by experienced staff and demonstrates the College’s commitment to expand capacity and deliver courses to develop the right skills for the energy, engineering, and construction sectors. LCC UHI is developing a range of parentships to meet industry demand and support the economic development and job opportunities throughout the Outer Hebrides. Investment on the project of over £10,000 was made by LCC UHI and funding administered by The Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) via the Energy Efficiency Training Network, which delivers upskilling training for the energy
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sector in line with Scottish Government’s priorities from its Energy Efficient Scotland Programme. Roddy Ferguson, Head of Technology says: “This new course is a welcome and timely addition to the portfolio of courses in the electrical section at Lews Castle College UHI. “At a time when the world is undergoing a radical transformation in the transport sector away from traditional combustion engines towards low carbon alternatives including electric vehicles, this course will provide essential training and approval for installers of charging units in both commercial and domestic applications.” The capital costs and tutor training for the course was provided by Lews Castle College & Energy Skills partnership, as part of the Energy Efficiency Training Network (EETN) North programme. LCC UHI, lews.uhi.ac.uk
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