{"id":14164,"date":"2019-04-15T09:53:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T09:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/?p=14164"},"modified":"2019-04-15T09:53:12","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T09:53:12","slug":"path-to-becoming-a-qualified-electrician-plotted-in-new-animation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewnews.co.uk\/index.php\/path-to-becoming-a-qualified-electrician-plotted-in-new-animation\/","title":{"rendered":"Path to becoming a qualified electrician plotted in new animation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An animation which showcases the journey to become a fully qualified electrician has been developed in partnership between SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB).<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The animation covers the electrician starting their career as an apprentice right through to them becoming a company owner. Brought to life by animators at Connect Communications, it is designed to be screened at events and conferences to explain the career choices available in today\u2019s fast moving electrotechnical industry.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the film, which will be hosted on the websites of both organisations, as well as appearing on a host of social media sites, Fiona Harper, The Secretary of the SJIB<\/strong> said: \u201cTogether we\u2019ve created an informative and engaging communications tool that can be used to attract apprentices to the industry,\u201d Fiona added \u201cThe journey is a long one, but is very rewarding for those who acquire the necessary skills along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The film\u2019s release comes on the back of a long-running campaign by SELECT and the SJIB for better regulation of electricians to ensure the highest of safety standards across the industry. Both organisations are calling for the introduction of \u201cProtection of Title\u201d, which would ensure that anyone calling themselves an electrician in Scotland would hold suitable\u00a0 qualifications.<\/p>\n

SELECT\u2019s \u201cWall of Support\u201d for this campaign has gathered backing from across politicians from all parties as well as industry bodies representing surveyors, housebuilders, professional bodies and trade unions. Crucially, the new film details milestones \u2013 such as SJIB grading and FICA accreditation \u2013 that an apprentice will pass along the way.<\/p>\n

Alan Wilson, Acting Managing Director of SELECT<\/strong>, said: \u201cConsumers deserve the assurance of knowing that any electrical work carried out in their home will be completed safely and to the highest industry standards\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cOurs is an immensely rewarding industry, as modern-day electrical installations are extremely complex, requiring highly-skilled professionals,\u201d Wilson said. \u201cWe are keen to attract the brightest into this field, and we are committed to ensuring those individuals have all the training required to carry out the highest calibre of work.\u201d<\/p>\n