CEF TECHTALKS
100 TechTalks in stats... • Total number of registrations: 24,622 • Total number of attendees: 11,708 • Exhibitors attending: 49 • Teas & coffees served: 34,216 • Bacon rolls served: 17,108 • Wearing of CEF red polo-shirts: 500+
“We had an amazing time in Belfast for our 100th event with a great turn out of electricians from the local area.”
and eight rugby stadiums. Notable highlights include its record-breaking turnout of 323 delegates at Newmarket Racecourse in March 2023. In partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), TechTalks has established itself as a key forum for collaboration. Attendees gain access to CPD-accredited learning, opportunities to network with leading brands and industry professionals, and the chance to participate in interactive Q&A sessions with experts. The events also provide attendees with exclusive TechCards summarising key topics
CEF covers 22 topics across four series of TechTalks Over 100 TechTalks, CEF has awarded 40,978 hours of CPD training, distributed 23 versions of its TechCards, and issued certificates covering 22 topics including: Series 1 – six topics: Energy monitoring systems/Battery storage systems/ Electric vehicle charge point installations/Changes to CO legislation/EICR coding in line with changes to the 18th Edition 18th Edition 2nd Amendment to BS7671 Series 2 - six topics: Understanding the EAWR regs/Proposed changes to the IET CoP for EV Charging/Working with PME supplies/Section 712 Solar PV systems explained/Requirements of BS 7430 Earthing of Electrical Systems/Certification & EICR Coding Series 3 – six topics: Thermal imaging/Working safely with DC systems/Safe isolation/Electrification of heat/RCD workshop/EICR coding Series 4 – four topics: Changes to BS5839/Changes to BS5266/PAS 63100/ Changes to BS 7671
covered during the seminars. Mark Coles, Head of Technical
Regulations at IET, emphasises the platform’s importance. “The days of the evergreen electrician are gone,” he said. “It is absolutely imperative that electrical installers keep up to date with changes in the industry. CEF has provided a fantastic platform for anyone in the electrical industry to come along and engage with change. IET has relished the opportunity to speak with so many diverse individuals who want to succeed.” For more information, visit your local CEF branch or explore upcoming TechTalks at www.cef.co.uk/tech-talks
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