All the latest news from ECA regions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland – we report on stories from members about their local association activities
MP stops by to meet apprentice
An apprentice working with Chelmsford Electrical was awarded his certifi cate from MP Simon Burns during a recent visit to the company. Luke Goddard, 21, received his Electrotechnical Level 3 NVQ after successfully completing his four-year apprenticeship and undergoing various assessments by training provider JTL. He now hopes to go on to pursue a long career in electronics. Simon Burns MP also met management staff and other
apprentices during his time at Chelmsford Electrical, and was shown some of the testing and in-house training facilities. Says Luke: ‘Chelmsford Electrical has given me excellent
training and vital experience, while JTL has supported and guided me expertly.’
Across the country Next generation forum
The South East region held its fi rst ‘Next Generation’ forum on 12 September. The forum is aimed at electricians and managers that have the potential to be the leaders, directors or senior managers of the future, and will enable them to understand meeting chairmanship and business strategy, as well as introduce networking opportunities and assist with engaging with the ECA. At the fi rst forum, six young managers attended and listened to
presentations from Carolann Marshall of ECIC and Steve Jerram of Schneider Electric before an open discussion on common business issues. All agreed that it had been a worthwhile meeting, and the forum is set to meet again in November.
South Wales conference
Simon Burns MP (back row, third from right) meets the team at Chelmsford Electrical
South Wales regional executive committee held its annual conference at the Cliff Hotel and Spa, Gwbert, on 13-15 September. The event was well-
attended, with more than 60 people enjoying a packed conference agenda. ECA president Philip Fagg opened the conference, and ECA group CEO Steve Bratt also spoke. At the gala dinner on the Saturday night, £257 was raised for Ward 9 Cardiac Fund at Singleton Hospital, Swansea.
South Wales’ attendees included past president Alun Pearson (second right)
NI ECA members help boost
apprenticeship recruitment It’s good news for the Northern Ireland electrical contracting sector, as 100 new apprentices have recently joined the local industry. Derek Thompson, chief executive of ETT, was joined by Alfi e Watterson, regional offi cer, at the ETT induction week to welcome the latest ECA recruits. Derek Thompson said: ‘ECA members have clearly played their
part this year in helping to achieve the 17 per cent apprentice recruitment increase. ‘Apprenticeship recruitment
is often viewed as a barometer to gauge the state of the industry. The recruitment signs are encouraging and may well indicate that the domestic and national construction market is beginning to improve.’ Commenting on the induction
Alfi e Watterson (left) with Derek Thompson at the ETT induction day
day, Alfi e Watterson said: ‘ECA apprentices are in good hands with ETT. There was clear evidence of a fi rst-class induction into the industry for these young people on behalf of local ECA employers.’
Shoot to thrill
Tom Welch (left) and Trevor Allsopp
The West Midlands region recently held a joint branch meeting, which included members from Birmingham, Mercia, Shropshire and North Staff ordshire, followed by a clay pigeon shooting competition where guests were shooting for the coveted Joint Branch Shield. The trophy was won for the third consecutive year out of four by the Mercia Branch (Birmingham branch having won it previously). Tom Welch, who organised
the event and shoots on behalf of the Birmingham branch, presented the shield to Trevor Allsopp, representing the Mercia Branch amateur shooters. The event was sponsored by LED Group, Rob Peake and Leigh
Morrin, who provided an excellent presentation on LED lighting and what contractors should look out for when purchasing LEDs to ensure they install quality products with a lasting longevity.
44 ECA Today December 2013
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