Apprentice 121 Podcast

A run through BS7671 and the initial verification procedure to help with preparation for AM2 and more. Use the NET checklist and pre assessment manual.   Hope this is useful!   Thanks   Mark

A run through Guidance note 3 and the forms section looking at the different certificates and schedule of inspections.   Stepping up my support for learners, hopefully it helps. That is what it is all about and has been for a long time now!    Also check out the YouTube testing video.

A podcast about Mark Allisons background from the school classroom to the Hauge and beyond!

A run through the information on the NET website as per AM2 and more. Some really useful stuff on https://www.netservices.org.uk/am2/ Take a look.

A run through some of the final live tests. Fault finding and form filling. Let me know if these are useful and I will keep them coming. Thanks

A chat through Ra, Ze, Zs earth fault loop impedance testing. Again I am not a teacher but if it helps let me know and I will keep these coming. Requested by a few on Instagram as audio only.  

A run through Insulation Resistance testing, how and why. I am not a teacher, just chatting through things in the hope it helps. Let me know if these are of any use and I will keep them coming. Thanks

A run through continuity testing from earthing/bonding/CPCs to radial and ring finals. Let me know if these are of any use and I will keep them coming. Thanks

Apprentice 121 podcast with the brilliant Darren Oates from NET. Very honoured to have a NET representative come on the podcast to dispel some myths and talk facts. We cover national pass rates, what NET is, how the ensure fairness and quality. I loved talking with Darren about the end point assessment and its importance. Learned a lot myself which is a key thing for me. Thank you Darren and NET h...

Final episode of the 4 part series for national apprenticeship week. Thanks to the guys for coming on and all the prizes donated by the manufacturers.   Hope everyone enjoyed it.   Mark

We have a special mini series of podcasts released as part of National Apprentice week 2021. On this episode we begin to chat about inspection and testing with a very experienced electrician. Supporter of A121 right from the beginning Ricky Howell ! 1 further part will follow this through the course of the week. We also have a brand new TIS MFT Pro to giveaway courtesy of TIS which is fantastic. T...

We have a special mini series of podcasts released as part of National Apprentice week 2021. On this episode we begin to chat about inspection and testing with a very experienced electrician. Supporter of A121 right from the beginning Sam McDouall ! 2 further parts will follow this through the course of the week. We also have a brand new TIS MFT Pro to giveaway courtesy of TIS which is fantastic....

Apprentice 121 podcast with Neil Bridgeman and Ricky Howell released as part of National Apprenticeship week 2021. Three real electricians chatting about inspection and testing with apprentices in mind. Just like you find sparks chatting up and down the country.   Covering Inspection and Testing as requested by the apprentices in the A121 community. Part 1 of a 4 part mini series with a TIS MFT pr...

I discuss my plans for apprenticeship week with some of my industry friends! Along with answering some of the questions from the Instagram stories question last week! More guests coming soon from across industry. Instagram mega stars, JPL64 members and more!   TIS digital download! https://drive.google.com/file/d/11xFBieDjrn4M6goIJRipUp0-7iJiDNx4/view

Catlin joins me for a chat about her apprenticeship so far. Her journey away from nursing and following her goals and aims into the electrical industry. We discuss the difficulties she has encountered and barriers she has broken down along the way. Now with a brilliant employer and fellow apprentice 121 guest Craig from Quinnery. Caitlin has lots of drive and ambition following in the family foots...

A chat with the solar and smart home legend Stuart Cato about the apprenticeship system, their route into the trade, where they are now. Along with some golden tips for apprentices and employers. Stuart has a military background and this is well worth a listen! This is a real world look into the apprentice world with a seasoned spark and experienced industry pro. Fantastic insight for anyone in th...

A chat with the electrical compliance legend Craig Gallagher about the apprenticeship system, their route into the trade, where they are now and what is happening in the future. Great info for apprentices and employers UK wide but especially Scotland. Craig is an electrical, gas and water compliance specialist from Scotland with Quinnergy Ltd.

A chat with the YouTube and industry training legend Gary Hayers about the apprenticeship system, their route into the trade, where they are now and what is happening in the future. We talk about experiences within the college sector, tools, employers and much more! I loved this chat, thanks Gary.

A chat with the superstar apprentice Vicky Frisby about the apprenticeship system, their route into the trade, where they are now. We discuss wages, tools, college, site work and loads loads more. I loved chatting with Vicky, she as hard working and honest as they come, hope you enjoy listening .You can find Vicky on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/vfrisby_spark/

A chat with the podcasting legends Ricky Howell and Neil Bridgeman about the apprenticeship system, their routes into the trade, where they are now. Along with some golden tips for apprentices and employers. This is a real world look into the apprentice world with 2 seasoned sparks and experienced industry pros.  

We have the podcasting legend Sam McDouall talk about his experiences of the electrical apprenticeship system. His thoughts on the benefits, failings and challenges of becoming a qualified electrician. Sam as ever talks openly and honestly with real insight on what actually goes on in the agency and site work sector. I also give some credit were it is due for the help with A121.   Thank you again...

A chat with Matthew who is a qualified electrician aged 22. With his NVQ, Gold card, 2382, 2391, EV, IPAF and more. He offers insight to the apprenticeship system and experiences from a couple of years ago. Plus a chat about AM2.