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S pecialised Wiring Accessories has appointed Iain Taggart as the Agent for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Iain has been representing market-leading manufacturers within the Electrical Wholesale Industry for many years. “During my time as an Agent, I have been fortunate enough to represent fantastic brand leaders within the industry and am very proud to join the SWA team,” says Iain. “Everyone has made me feel very welcome and there is a real passion and enthusiasm to provide quality products and great customer service” Julie B., National Sales Manager at SWA, said, “We SWAappoints newNI and Scotland agent
Conal McCrissican, from Downpatrick, a Level 3 Electrical Installation apprentice at South Eastern Regional College (SERC), who is employed by SJ Savage Electrical
SERC’s Conal is Runner Up in Apprentice of theYear competition
C onal McCrissican, a Level 3 (SERC) has taken runners-up spot in the UK-wide Sparks Apprentice of the Year Competition. The young electrical installation apprentice from Downpatrick was tasked with completing a one-day practical assessment at SERC’s Downpatrick Campus, in the presence of an independent external judge, as his fellow competitors did likewise in their respective colleges. Conal, who is employed by SJ Savage Electrical, said, “It was tricky, but I got my head down and did it. I flew through the Electrical Installation apprentice at South Eastern Regional College
conduit work and clamping, but the timing is tricky – making sure your timing is good, not taking too long on certain parts.” Steven Donnelly, Lecturer in Electrical Installation said, “Conal is a credit to himself and the College and we are extremely proud of all that he has achieved, most especially during this turbulent year.” The competitors will receive career- boosting prizes donated by well-known industry names including sponsors Schneider Electric, Electric Center, WAGO, DEWALT, The IET, Connexbox, Blaklader, NAPIT and Volkswagen. For more information visit www.serc.ac.uk
are excited for Iain to be strengthening our team of customer facing Sales
Engineers. With years of Agent experience, it was evident that Iain can bring quality products and services to the market, as he is skilled in all manner of communication and we are thrilled to have him as part of the SWA team!” www.swaonline.co.uk
EICchampionWomen’s HealthMonth
O ctober is Women’s Health Month with the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC). It is so important to keep track of our health and understand the intricacies of both our physical and mental health. Although our sector is 85% male, almost 30% of calls to the Electrical
Industries Charity are from women within our industry. The EIC is here to support you whatever stage in your career you are at. The charity is dedicated to supporting apprentices and is passionate about championing positive mental and physical health. As an apprentice you can receive free mental health awareness training through the charity’s partnership with Aico. You can contact their support team on 0800 652 1618 or support@ electricalcharity.org
Iain Taggart, Agent for Scotland and Northern Ireland at SWA
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