A digital factory division of a UK leading electrical business has commissioned MCP to deliver the four-part ‘Mechanical to Electrical’ training programme. MCP’s Mechanical to Electrical Programme is the UK’s leading City & Guilds accredited 16-day programme and is designed for technicians who have no previous electrical background. Offered across 4 parts, each part consists of … Read More
The answer to this month’s trouble shooter is supplied by John Saysell, head of business development and training, MCP Consulting Group Ltd. Q: Should I be more aware of safe isolation procedures? A: The safe isolation (10-point) procedure was formally introduced initially by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) as part of their AM2 Test (Achievement Measurement Test 2) back in 1985. It was (and … Read More
MCP’s training department is always busy. Last week, Matthew Reason who has a proven track record of leading and delivering technical training, delivered our Control & Instrumentation Course at our Reading Training Centre. Mathew is an experienced professional trainer and assessor in the design and delivery of Instrumentation, Control Systems and Electrical training. His experience in … Read More
This week MCP’s Trainer, Matthew Reason, was at the Lucozade Ribena Suntory Coleford site delivering our very successful Mechanical to Electrical Programme (Part 1). Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS), home to two of the UK’s best loved soft drinks brands – Lucozade and Ribena. Part of the Suntory Group – it is also one of the … Read More
You have until August 23rd to have your say on the proposed changes to the Wiring Regulations (18TH EDITION). The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling on the electrical industry to have its say and influence the content of the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), following the release of … Read More
Safe isolation a key issue — when, where and why did it all start and how do law makers and industry regard this today? John Saysell, head of training at MCP Consulting and Training, explains The safe isolation (ten-point) procedure was formally introduced initially by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) as part of their … Read More
Q: Should I be more aware of Safe Isolation Procedures? A: The safe isolation (10-point) procedure was formally introduced initially by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) as part of their AM2 Test (Achievement Measurement Test 2) back in 1985. It was (and still is) referred as the ‘Part C – Safe Isolation of Supplies’. … Read More
MCP, as a major provider of industrial training, offers this overview of the more significant amendments to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations due to be published on 1 July 2018. Although nearly 15 months away it is not too early to review your company’s training, procedures, methods and safety overview. These major additions and amendments are … Read More
