Hit the Lights (Electrical) Podcast
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Hit the Lights (Electrical) PodcastAug 05, 2021
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Episode 74 - Ryan Dempsey on Industry Data, Competence and Standards
Episode 73 - Marcin Ruta on Arc Flash, Manufacturing Switchboards & Working at General Electric
Episode 72 - Keith Jones on being a NICEIC Inspector, the Failings of the NVQ & Consultancy Work
Episode 71 - Darren Crannis on the ECA, JPEL64 and Leaving a Business Behind
Episode 70 - Tom Brookes on Fire Engineers, Training & Competency after Grenfell
Episode 69 - Krish Theobald on Electrics in India
In this episode Gary chats with Krish Theobald, an electrical engineer from India. They discuss his journey into the world of electrics, his training to British standards and what some of the challenges are for projects and installations in India.
Episode 68 - Louise Spokes on Linian and Marketing
Episode 67 - Alan Montgomery on Work Life Balance, Hazardous Areas and Teaching
In this episode Gary chats with Alan Montgomery. Alan discusses his journey from apprenticeship to self-employed electrician, moving onwards towards teaching hazardous areas. They also discuss what it means to have work life balance as well as discussing "what is a hazardous area?".
Episode 66 - Suzy Blakeley-Monk on Theatre Lighting, Reviewing Products & Women in Construction
In this episode Gary chats with Suzy. They discuss her route into the industry via theatre lighting. From working with family to inspiring more women into the trades.
Episode 65 - Dan McAdam on Rewired Agency, Supporting Electricians & Business
In this episode Gary chats with Dan McAdam about his journey into the electrical industry via sales. How he found the inspiration for Rewired, his business which supports electricians in managing their businesses.
Episode 64 - Paul Gibbens on Recruitment, CVs & The Skills Gap
In this episode Gary chats with Paul Gibbens, a director at Hays recruitment agency. They discuss the impact of IR35, what recruiters look for in CVs, has the skills gap always existed and rates of pay.
Episode 63 - Ben Pratt on Social Housing, Running 2 Businesses & BElectrical Skills School
In this episode Gary chats with Ben Pratt of BElectrical London and Skill School. They discuss his journey into the industry via social housing. Touching on how he has set up his 3 businesses including an Audio Visual company. They discuss the skill school and what Ben hopes for the future.
Episode 62 - Adrian Davey on Qualifications, Self-Employment and Teaching
In this episode Gary chats with Adrian Davey, discussing his route into the industry, being self employed and eventually entering the education sector of the industry and a lecturer.
Episode 61 - Giovanni Baccinni on being MD at Lewden, Manufacturing & Marketing
In this episode Gary chats with Giovanni Baccinni, Managing Director of Lewden. They discuss his journey to the role of MD, what it requires to keep up with industry, manufacturing, dealing with some of the challenges of the pandemic and how to market products.
Episode 60 - Dave Austin on Engineering, Presenting & The Future of Electricians
In this episode Gary chats with Dave Austin. They discuss his route from being an engineer at the BBC to moving in front of the camera. From presenting for the NICEIC, to his current tour of tech talks with CEF. They also touch on what to expect in the future of the industry.
Episode 59 - Richard Harvey on Work, Changing Careers & Teaching
Episode 58 - Gary Parker on Further Education, The ECA & Supporting Industry
Episode 57 - James Barrett on Teaching, Sparking & Inspiring
Episode 56 - Sean Passant on Lightning & Surge Protection, Steeplejacking and Dehn
Episode 55 - Short Courses
#Safe4September - Safe Isolation
In this special episode for #Safe4September, Pete and Gary discuss their experiences with regards to safe isolation. Discussing external pressures, equipment needed, safety systems and of course the safe isolation procedure itself.
Episode 54 - The Domestic Electrician
#Safe4September - Michael's Story by Louise Adamson
In this special bonus episode, Gary chats with Louise Adamson. Sister of Michael, who tragically lost his life due to electrocution. They discuss how she has turned this tragedy into a positive as a health and safety speaker.
This is a special episode for the #safe4september campaign to ensure all electricians are utilising safe working practices when working with electricity.
To find out more please visit Home » Michael's Story (michaels-story.net)
Episode 53 - Grandfather Rights
Episode 52 - The Water Industry
Episode 51 - Sir Julian Young (IET President) on the RAF, Professional Registration and CPD
Episode 50 - Danny Webb on Social Media, Payments & Skills
Episode 49 - Paul Skyrme on Production Lines, Machinery Directive and Cancer
Episode 48 - Adam Chapman on being Heat Geek, Hydrogen Boilers and Heat Pumps
We look to the future and discuss what electricians can do to keep up with heating engineers in the latest technology.
Episode 47 - Richard Cockerline on Starting Late, Difficult Entry & Looking Forward
Episode 46 - Mike Page on Tools, Business and Loadout
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Episode 45 - Greg Byrne on Asbestos
Episode 44 - Chris Guyatt on BMS, Smart Homes & The Future
Episode 43 - Boyd Goulden on Sparking, Business & CertOn
If you'd like to know more about CertOn, check it out at certon.co.uk.
Episode 42 - Ceri Crannis on Changing Career, Managing & Challenges
Episode 41 - Curriculum Vitae's
Episode 40 - Apprentice's Toolbags
Episode 39 - College Education
Episode 38 - Christmas Episode
Episode 37 - Arc Fault Detection Devices (feat. Electrium)
Episode 36 - The Qualified Supervisor
Episode 35 - Instrumentation & Controls
Episode 34 - The Art of Customer Interactions
Episode 33 - Consumer Unit Etiquette
Episode 32 - Construction Site Electrics
Episode 31 - The Year 2070
Episode 30 - Amendment 2
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