IET LEARNING LOUNGE

*THURS: 10.15–10.45 | SECURING THE FUTURE FOR YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH JIB MEMBERSHIP

JIB membership offers electrical contractors not only an industry recognised employment package but also a range of cost savings and other benefits designed to support your business. Roger Horne will discuss the benefits which JIB membership offers and address the reasons why it offers security for the future for you and your staff.

Presented by Joint Industry Board

*FRI: 10.15-10.45

Raising Standards And Competence In The Electrotechnical Industry

As the industry moves towards ensuring qualified workers on their jobs to promote a safer working and higher productivity (and compliance with Building Regulations), Andy Reakes will explain more about how ECS is working with industry to raise the bar and how ECS cardholders can demonstrate their training and hard-earned credentials. He will also address some of the frequently asked questions which people have when applying for or renewing their card.

Presented by Electrotechnical Certification Scheme/Joint Industry Board

11.00–11.30 | WHEN TO REFERENCE PART 7 OF BS7671

Special locations are a big part of the requirements that often do not get referenced by contractors. Jake and Tim will be discussing when to use Part 7 – Special locations of the regulations within specific installations.

Presented by Click

11.45–12.15 | HOW EV CHARGEPOINT INSTALLATION CAN BOOST YOUR REVENUE STREAM

The electric vehicle market is accelerating at a phenomenal pace, including the demand for chargepoints at homes, workplaces, and other public locations. This FREE seminar provides qualified electricians with an introduction to the industry and how they can benefit from it.

Presented by Rolec

12.30–13.00 | GROWING YOUR PROFITS

When you’re busy managing all aspects of your business, it’s not always easy to balance overheads and profit growth. Fergus Software’s ‘Growing Your Profits’ talk will give you all the advice you need to ensure you run a profitable business, with actionable steps to keep you on track.

Presented by Fergus

13.15-13.45 | FOCUS ON AFDDS

AFDDs were introduced as a recommendation with the publication of the 18th edition Amendment 2 mandates their use for certain circuits with specific building types. This seminar looks at the practical implications of designing, installing, testing, certification and fault diagnostics using these devices. Presented by Hager with support from NAPIT JPEL 64 experts.

14.00-14.30

| THE ROLE SMART HOMES PLAY IN SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a must for our planet, and the electrical profession can help. The average home is ‘energy hungry’, but smart homes offer huge benefits for the environment, the homeowner, and electricians. Learn how smart homes are more sustainable and what steps electricians can take to offer greener smart home solutions, whilst also growing their business.

Presented by Ivory Egg

14.45-15.15

| QUESTIONS FROM THE IET ENQUIRY LINE

The seminar discusses some of the common calls to the IET Technical help line including. What should be considered when completing a project that was designed before the introduction of Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations. The seminar goes on to look at the need for a generators to be earthed, working in listed buildings, thatched buildings and buildings constructed of combustible materials. The subject of installing washing machines into bathrooms is explored followed by the opportunity for the audience to ask questions on any Wiring Regulations topic for the technical experts to answer.

Presented by IET

* Only on for one of the two days