SPIE SECTT’s Scott Burnside (far left) and Clare Haughey MSP (second from the right) meet the electrical apprentices at SPIE
implement energy reduction opportunities.
Managing Director Ryan McCann
said: “As installations become more complex it’s important that we have the correct level of knowledge to allow projects to be completed to the client’s satisfaction fi rst time. We have a high retention rate of apprentices post- FICA, so it’s paid off to invest in them as we’ve been able to mould them to suit changing market technologies.” McCann now plans to open a connected lighting training academy in its offi ces to support the transfer of knowledge from industry experts to new apprentices and paying delegates.
Creating inspiring stories SECTT also helped with further visits during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, including a tour of the Scottish Borders Housing Association in
DEREK MITCHELL ELECTRICAL LTD From left: Paul Mitchell, Joan McAlpine MSP, second stage apprentice Daniel Hewitt, third stage apprentice Calum McKie, a mechanical apprentice and SECTT’s Scott Burnside
LOTUS ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD Scott Burnside from SECTT (far left) and Colin Smyth MSP (far right) chatted to the team
Selkirk by Conservative MSP Rachel Hamilton and a trip to SPIE in Edinburgh by MSP politician Clare Haughey, Minister for Mental Health. Labour MSP Colin Smyth met the team at Lotus Electrical Services Ltd in Dumfries, while the SNP’s Joan McAlpine chatted to youngsters during her visit to Derek Mitchell Electrical Ltd, also in Dumfries. And fi nally, SNP MP Alyn Smith and SNP MSP Bruce Crawford spoke with fi rst stage apprentices Scott Walker, Ryan Morrison, Adam Mullin and Lorne McCulloch as they were treated to a tour of building services group FES in Stirling. Anne Galbraith said: “These visits were an excellent showcase for SECTT and the terrifi c work that these companies undertake, and I’d like to thank all those who took part in Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020. We all know that the future is
FES MSP Bruce Crawford (front left) and MP Alyn Smith meet the apprentices working at FES
electric, so we will need more apprentices coming through the system to support the Scottish Government in reaching its zero emissions target.”
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