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• • • TRAINING • • • The future of electrical training


being set, we don’t see the demand going anywhere quickly! To work within this industry, you need to be qualified and with many different options for training, it’s easy to do so. But what are some issues faced by training providers, and how has COVID19 affected them?


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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUED EDUCATION


Working in electrical engineering isn’t as straightforward as gaining qualifications and starting work - it’s important to continue training throughout your career to become fully qualified and up to date with all regulations. There are always new regulations coming into place, such as the 17th Edition being replaced by the 18th edition, soon to be replaced again by the 19th Edition. It’s extremely important to be aware of all updates and changes to ensure you’re complying with them. There are many new government legislations bringing demand for new services, such as inspection and testing for the new landlord regulations.


Being trained in multiple areas allows you to offer more services to customers, bringing more work and income. There’s a lot of competition out there, having multiple qualifications and services under your tool belt helps you to stand out.


ISSUES FACED BY TRAINING PROVIDERS


One issue training providers face is having enough up-to-date equipment to allow every student to gain practical experience. Equipment is expensive and many companies will limit the amount they have and try to make it last a while, resulting in them having outdated equipment which may not be


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any electricians have continued working throughout the coronavirus pandemic and with new regulations and legislation


commonly used, affecting their ability to offer 'real life’ and hands-on training. Many candidates are over eighteen, work full time and have bills to pay - this often puts people off doing a training course, especially if it’s multiple days in a row. One issue is simply the vast amount of courses available - this can make it confusing and difficult for candidates to know which courses are best for them and which they need, especially beginners.


HOW TRAINING DEALS WITH THESE ISSUES


Despite these issues, there are many successful training providers around. One company in particular which successfully deals with these issues is Technique Learning Solutions, a leading training provider with centres across the UK. Technique Learning Solutions pride themselves on the practical training and ‘real life’ experience they provide - they invest in all up-to-date equipment, ensuring there’s enough for each candidate to work and practice on individually. Mark Crook, managing director at Technique Learning Solutions, said: “We truly believe that you learn by doing - we don’t want our students to enter the industry and have no clue what to do because they haven’t had the 'real life’ experience.” Technique Learning Solutions are always happy to chat and advise candidates on the best courses for their next steps and career goals. They’re also able to offer flexibility with courses to suit different lifestyles and the option of spreading payments.


HOW CORONAVIRUS HAS AFFECTED TRAINING


The coronavirus pandemic has affected everybody in one way or another, including those in the electrical and training industry. Thankfully, most training providers were able to stay open and continue providing essential training after the first


lockdown, however, adaptations had to be made. Some adaptations made by Technique Learning Solutions included:


● Smaller class sizes ● Fewer courses being taught in one day ● Staggered start, lunch and end times ● Social distancing measures ● Online courses


The above helped them follow government guidelines, ensuring their staff, students and visitors were safe.


THE FUTURE OF TRAINING


Sadly, with coronavirus came over 700,000 job losses, bringing more people to the trades industry due to job security and demand, many of which had no background and required training. Mark said: “We are excited about the future - this has been a hard and uncertain time for everybody, but we are trying to look at what it has taught us and grow from it!”


When the pandemic is over, Technique Learning Solutions are planning on keeping some of their adaptations in place, including providing online courses and keeping classes on the smaller side. Mark added: “We already had smaller, manageable


class sizes to provide more direct training and will continue to do so. Our online courses were successful and are a great option for those who do not have a centre close to them or can’t make the usual courses due to family or work.” As well as those who are actively seeking a new


job due to being made redundant, many people have kept their jobs but gained a new perspective on their career and no longer want to work in a nine-to-five setting, pushing them to take the leap and try something new - we can see the trades industry and training providers being busier than ever!


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