The SPARKS UK Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition is in full swing, with six of the seven regional heats already completed. SPARKS Magazine has travelled to colleges in Newcastle, Burnley, Devon, Swansea, Leicester and West Hertfordshire so far in their quest to find this year’s winner. Only one more regional heat will take place ...

An inventive electrician with a penchant for the peculiar hit the headlines recently with his UFO-inspired crafty design. Martin Johnson, who runs his own electrical business in Pembrokeshire, appeared on the popular Channel 4 show George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. He turned a former, disused, temporary structure that was used to house a generator at the ...

Applications for ECS gold cards from the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme increased by 36% in 2017, signalling a boost in the number of electricians looking to formally certify their skills. In total the scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland now has around 128,000 cardholders, ranging from apprentices to electricians and managers. In addition to core ...

NICEIC CEO Emma Clancy has stated that “tackling gender inequality must be a trade priority.” As the nation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the female vote (Feb 6th, 2018) Emma says that despite a certain level of progress in other industries, gender disparity still remains a prevalent issue in the electrical and wider construction sectors. ...

The SPARKS UK Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition kicked off earlier this month and with four incredibly talented finalists already lined up, the final promises to be the event of the year. SPARKS Magazine has travelled to colleges in Newcastle, Burnley, Devon and Swansea so far in their quest to find this year’s winner. ...