SEMINARS

*DAY 1: 11.00-11.30 | CAN YOUR COMPANY BENEFIT FROM JIB MEMBERSHIP?

Roger Horne is the Head of Membership at the Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board (JIB) and responsible for the recruitment and retention of JIB member companies. Member companies range from top 50 electrical contracting firms to SMEs. If your company is growing and you need support with industry recognised employee terms and conditions, this is a chance to find out how the JIB can provide an easy one-stop shop solution. Membership also offers a comprehensive employee benefits scheme including private medical insurance. Roger will share why JIB membership is known as mark of quality and highly regarded as a professional standard in the industry. Come along to this session to hear more about how JIB membership can help you stand out to potential employees and clients.

Presented by Roger Horne, Head of Membership, JIB

*DAY 2: 11.00-11.30 | Advancing Industry Standards: The Latest Developments for the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS)

 Andy Reakes is responsible for driving growth and innovation in the industry by developing and implementing strategic initiatives and partnerships, including technology developments. Andy works with government, main contractors, awarding organisations, training providers and employers to develop occupational frameworks that support upskilling. This includes Working Group 2: Installers – part of the Working Groups established post-Grenfell. He is a member of the EAS Management Committee and other standard seeking and strategic bodies across the sector. In his update, Andy will explain changes to individual competence requirements within ECS and as part of the Building Safety Regulator requirements. He will share guidance on EAS Qualifications for QS status and how to achieve and demonstrate the evidence of competence required to enter projects. The session will also give an overview of CSCS Smart Check, one app capable of checking all 2 million plus CSCS Alliance cards, across 38 schemes.

Presented by Andy Reakes, Chief Operating Officer, JIB and ECS

11.40–12.10 | SURGE PROTECTION FAQs 

The presentation this year will be looking more in depth at the questions and misunderstandings surrounding the application and installation of surge protection devices. 

Presented By Kirsty Johnson MIET, Technical Director Surge Protection Devices 

12.20–12.50 | Safe Isolation: The Unspoken Truth

Join Darren Staniforth as he delves into the critical requirements for safe isolation in electrical systems. This unmissable session will also reveal insights from the industry-wide SUPER-ROD survey, highlighting trends and issues that every contractor must understand. Safe isolation is a straightforward process, yet it remains an area where complacency often creeps in. Darren will share compelling case studies to illustrate the importance of getting it right every time. Attendees will gain invaluable knowledge on why proper implementation of safe isolation is non-negotiable, along with practical advice to ensure compliance.

The stakes are too high to overlook this essential practice—don’t miss out on this vital opportunity to protect lives and elevate your professional standards. Darren Staniforth is a prominent UK electrical expert with nearly 30 years of industry experience. He began his career as an electrical apprentice, progressing through various roles, including contracts manager and a college lecturer, before becoming a senior technical presenter at NICEIC where he could be seen delivering technical presentations at industry events across the UK.

Presented By Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Solutions, City Electrical Factors

13.00–13.30 | RCD considerations for renewable technology

In the context of renewable energy systems, the correct use of Residual Current Devices (RCDs) is crucial for ensuring electrical safety.

For air source heat pumps, RCDs should be selected based on the specific electrical characteristics of the inverter, including its power rating and operational conditions whilst considering the manufacturer’s instructions. When selecting protective devices for solar PV or battery storage installations, it is vital to ensure that any bidirectional energy flow is considered. Additionally, the assembly rating of distribution board must be carefully considered to handle the combined load of all supplies. In summary, correct RCD selection and distribution board assembly ratings are essential to protect users, ensure system reliability, and comply with the requirements of BS 7671.

Presented by circuit protection experts Hager

13.40-14.10 | Understand the installation locations for domestic smoke detectors and the associate standards for BS 5839-6.

Scolmore Group’s technical team will be looking at the regulations around domestic smoke detection and discussing the associated standards including BS 5839-6, building regulations and the regulatory reform order. This talk will give you an insight into designing and installing the correct detectors for the correct locations.

Presented by ESP, Scolmore Group

14.20-14.50 | The IET Masterclass – Safe isolation

Never underestimate an electrical installation and never assume that a circuit is isolated. We deal with multiple sources of supply, neutral current diversion (NCD) and untraceable circuits, so how do we deal with these situations safely? 

Presented by IET

* Only on for one of the two days