“It’s crucial that we attract the best young people possible to the electrical industry”


“Like our previous animation, it is easy


to follow, engaging and informative, and explains the procedures clearly, giving an excellent idea of what is required of the young people who sign up for this rewarding career.” First established in 1998, FICA is part of the SJIB’s modern apprenticeship programme, which leads to an SVQ (SCQF 7) qualifi cation. Held at three testing centres across


Scotland, the challenging two-day assessment is made up of practical and complex electrical installation tasks, which must be completed against the clock.


Fiona, who is also The Secretary of the


SJIB, added: “The FICA can often seem quite daunting to the candidates, so this animation is designed to off er clarity and reassurance and show exactly what awaits them at this stage of their career.” The new animation follows the successful rollout of Journey of an Electrician, which was developed by SELECT and SJIB and released in April 2019.


WATCH THE NEW ANIMATION AT


BIT.LY/FICA_FILM


Once again created by the animation team at Connect Communications, it will now be hosted on the SELECT and SJIB websites, as well as being shown in schools, colleges and trade fairs to give would-be electricians an idea of what the assessment entails. Fiona said: “Scotland currently faces a skills challenge, with recruiting an issue in particular, so it’s crucial that we attract the best young people possible to the electrical industry. “Initiatives such as this animation, which can be screened at events and conferences to explain career choices, will have a hugely benefi cial eff ect.”


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