The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition moves to next stage

gazza — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:25:36 +0000

The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition moves to next stage gazza Thu, 13/02/2020

More than one hundred apprentices move on to stage two of competition - After more than a month of marking and deliberation from the judges, the second stage of The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition, which is run in association with competition partners, Scolmore Group and Voltimum, is underway.

More than 540 electrical students completed the first stage of the competition – an online exam comprising of 40 multiple choice questions relating to electrical installations. Now the top 20% of entrants will go to the second heat of the competition where they will take part in a two-hour written exam held at several locations across the UK.

Kicking off in Corby, the second stage of this year’s competition will test the apprentices understanding and knowledge of installation practices in a two-hour written exam.

Darren Staniforth, group senior technical presenter for NICEIC and ELECSA said:

“This is the fifth year we have run the competition and the benchmark score to qualify for stage two has gone up each year. This is the great news for the judges and is very promising for the industry as a whole.

“Each year, we see more and more entrants with a better understanding of the requirements to be an electrician enter the competition. These bright and talented young men and women are coming to the end of their apprenticeships and will be taking on work of their own in the near future so it is vital we promote and encourage these talented individuals and apprenticeships as a whole to others working in the industry.

The second stage of the competition will run until April. The eight highest scoring students will then go through to the Grand Final which will take place at Scolmore Group HQ, one of the competition partners.

Marie Parry, group marketing director for Scolmore Group said:

“We are very proud of our involvement in this competition over the five years since it was launched and we’re delighted to see it continue to grow in stature. We know from talking to the finalists over the years what a key role the competition has played in boosting confidence and helping them to achieve success in their chosen careers.”

Eddie Embleton, Managing Director of Voltimum UK said:

“Voltimum is really pleased to be supporting this wonderful competition which promotes excellence and celebrates the young people taking part. ElectricalApprentice.co.uk was established to support apprentices and it’s nice to know that the standard of the competition is growing each year which is great for our industry.”

The competition is not only an opportunity for students to prove their knowledge and abilities but also a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

All those taking part in stage two will receive a goody bag from NICEIC and ELECSA, Scolmore Group and Electrical Apprentice; with the eight finalists also getting a brand new iPad courtesy of Scolmore Group.

Scolmore Group is also supplying the main prizes for the winner and two runners up. The overall winner will walk off with a £2,000 holiday voucher, the runner up will take home a £750 holiday voucher and the third place candidate will receive a £250 holiday voucher.

The college that produces the overall winner will receive £1,000 worth of Scolmore Group products, while the employer will also receive one year’s free registration with NICEIC or ELECSA.

For more information about the competition, visit www.niceic.com/apprentice.

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Applications for The Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition coming in at lightning speed

gazza — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:18:16 +0000

Applications for The Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition coming in at lightning speed gazza Fri, 08/11/2019

Join the 350 students who have entered so far and battle it out for top prize! - Stage one will close on Thursday 12 th December 2019 - Fantastic experience says last year’s winner - For more information about the competition, or to complete stage one, visit www.niceic.com/apprentice.

Calling all electrical apprentices – be part of the Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition for a chance of winning fantastic prizes and an industry recognised title.
More than 350 electrical students across the UK have already taken part in the first stage of the competition, an online exam comprising of 40 multiple choices questions, as they bid to be crowned this year’s The Electrical Apprentice of the Year.

Darren Staniforth, group senior technical presenter for NICEIC and ELECSA said: “I’m amazed at the response we’ve had to the competition thus far, this is the best start
we’ve had in the history of the competition. But there’s still time for students to have a go and get involved.

“As the most recognised names in the industry, NICEIC and ELECSA have a responsibility to work with, encourage and promote apprenticeships and careers in the electrical industry to the next generation.

“Don’t just take our word for it. Last year’s winner, 31-year-old Richard Bradley from Southport, Merseyside said: ‘It was a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to push themselves further to consider taking part. You’ve got nothing to lose and you never know what will come from it’.

“We have some fantastic prizes on offer, including a £2,000 holiday voucher for the overall winner, courtesy of one of our partners, The Scolmore Group. Scolmore also host the grand final at their head office in the Midlands, as well as the awards ceremony and barbecue that takes place at the nearby Belfry Hotel. It’s not just the contestants who get to take home prizes – colleges and employers can also win a host of other prizes by nominating their apprentices or students to take part in the competition so I’m hopeful that it will be another record-breaking year.”

The competition, which takes place over three stages, continues its partnership with The Scolmore Group, who provide prizes for all finalists including holiday vouchers, iPads, and tool bags packed with electrical accessories.

The Electrical Apprentice website, powered by Voltimum, have also partnered with the competition this year. Marie Parry, group marketing director for The Scolmore Group said:

“I am delighted to see that the number of entrants at this stage of the competition has increased by nearly 50% on last year. This shows that the competition continues to gather momentum and is becoming a key event in the industry’s calendar. As a group we are very proactive in targeting the next generation of electricians and the competition is one way for talented and hardworking apprentices to get recognition and help shape their future careers.”

Eddie Embleton, Managing Director of Voltimum UK said:

““Voltimum are really happy to see the number of applicants this high at such an early start of the competition. As the competition continues to pick up speed, we are excited to see how we can further support and celebrate the next generation of electrical professionals. We launched the website ElectricalApprentice.co.uk to help apprentices through their education and this competition celebrates all the apprentices who want to work at the highest standard.”

Stage one will close on Thursday 12th December 2019. The top performing 20% of students from stage one will then progress to the next stage which is a written practical exam. Stage three will see eight finalists take part in a series of practical tests at the Grand Final on Tuesday 2 nd June at The Scolmore Group headquarters in Tamworth.

For more information about the competition, or to complete stage one, visit www.niceic.com/apprentice.

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