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EIFI supports AEWtraining initiative
“This is the most ambitious training programme that the AEW has ever embarked upon.”
“The EIFI (Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland) is delighted to support this initiative with the AEW, as it allows our industry employees to generate greater technical excellence across the electrical distribution channel. “This award was made possible by collaboration between EIFI and the former ETCI (Electro-Technical Council of Ireland) to set up an EIFI bursary fund in 2018 to support development and education within our sector. It is critical that we train and upskill our employees and embrace new technologies and standards within our industry. “Other examples of support can be seen by the development in 2020, of a CPD Training Programme on IS10101 Wiring Rules in collaboration with ECA/CIF. The ‘Guide to IS10101: 2020 National Rules for Electrical Installations’ training programme has been uploaded onto the ETCI and CIF training webpage as a freely accessible CPD training programme. Other training information can be seen on the ‘My Learning’ page of the EIFI website. “The EIFI will promote and pursue engagement with other relevant professional bodies, trade associations and organisations operating in the electrical and allied trades. An ‘open door’ invitation is offered to other organisations operating in the industry for cooperation and promotion of good practice in all aspects of the Irish Electrical industry.” Mark Keogh, Chairman of ETCI Education sub-committee. For more information on EIFI please visit: www.eifi.ie
with an opportunity to self-learn in the comfort and safety of their own homes or at their work places. Following the online exam, every successful learner receives a City & Guilds certificate with a Pass, Credit or Distinction grade.” This training initiative is very flexible for both manager and learner. Managers can choose how many learners they want to include in the programme and, in conjunction with their managers, learners can choose which modules they want to study and also in what order they would like to study them. Although the programme best suits customer-facing staff, it can also be used to help prepare a non-customer-facing employee
such as a warehouse operative for a customer-facing role at the trade counter, for example. Similarly, it can be used as part of an induction programme for new starters; as part of a graduate training initiative for less experienced staff, or as a refresher course for staff with plenty of experience. “This is the most ambitious training programme that the AEW has ever embarked upon and we look forward to providing our members and their staff with these vital educational opportunities for many years to come,” said Ken in conclusion. For more information regarding the programme, contact Ken Legros, T: +353 (0)85 207 2761 E: admin@iebg.ie
Mark Keogh, Chairman of ETCI Education sub-committee.
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