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From Production Lighting to a Career in Electrics: Reece’s Apprenticeship at Prolec
Reece didn’t originally plan on becoming an electrician His first interest was production arts. After getting involved with lighting and sound at school, he went on to study the subject at college, specialising in lighting – setting up temporary rigs, working with lighting and sound systems and providing the power behind them.
From Apprentice to Future Electrician: Kayden’s Journey at Prolec
When Kayden joined Prolec as an electrical apprentice in October 2024, he was following a fairly familiar path. His father was an electrician and, after helping him out when he finished his GCSEs, Kayden decided it was a trade he could see himself making a career in.
PSDS Phase 4 and Electrical Compliance: What Grant Recipients Need to Know Before Closing out
Schools, local authorities and public buildings with PSDS Phase 4 funding need specific electrical documentation to claim their final grant payment. Here’s what’s required and when to act.
A Strong Start to the Year and an Exciting Step Forward
The business continues to grow, evolve and strengthen, while staying focused on the same core objective that has defined us from the beginning. Delivering safe, reliable and high quality electrical and compliance services that clients can trust.
What is a Portable Electrical Appliance?
Portable electrical appliances are part of everyday life in the workplace. Look around you and you’re likely to see a wide range of electrical equipment from IT equipment to kitchen appliances and power tools. These items can present a real safety risk if they’re damaged, poorly maintained or used incorrectly.
Fixed Wire Testing Explained
Fixed wire testing involves checking and assessing a building’s electrical safety to meet health and safety regulations. As a business or commercial property owner, you’ll want to keep your business, your property and your people safe from potential harm. So it’s important to ensure your electrical installations are tested rigorously to prevent accidents and disruption.
Your EICR Testing Procedure Explained
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is one of the most important tools for assessing the safety of an electrical installation. The report involves a thorough inspection and testing process conducted by a qualified electrician. Its aim is to identify any potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
A Guide To Electrical Remedial Work
Keeping your office, retail unit or commercial building safe, compliant and fully operational is a must. All electrical systems need maintenance, repairs, upgrades or replacements. Without them, you increase your risks of fire, people suffering electric shocks and electrical faults causing outages.
Class I & Class II Electrical Equipment Explained
Look around your commercial workspace and you’ll notice numerous electrical appliances. Ensuring their electrical safety isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a key part of keeping your people, premises and business protected.