PAT Testing - is it taken seriously enough? Are we doing it properly? and what are the consequences for ignoring it entirely?

Thomas and Paul talking about posts regarding fake qualifications and gold cards available for sale on social meda. What can be done about this? Who is doing something about it? What is it doing to your safety on-site? How are scammers creating this fake paperwork? Paul talks about the history behind this problem and and also shares some anecdotal examples of where this has created accidents on-site

We keep getting asked - how do I know when I'm ready to work for myself and how should set my business up? So Thomas shares his experiences and shares a never before heard fact about a career he almost took up instead of Electrical. Bradley Jones returns to the show to give some advice and we're also joined by Screwfix Top Tradesperson & Electrician Toby Peacock to talk about why he went limited from the start and also offers some insight into how he grew his business in Cambridge

Thomas Nagy calls on Paul's wealth of knowledge to get some top tips and random facts from him as well as giving some of his own tips that he's picked up along the way

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by two guests to discuss the different ways that Electricians can approach learning and CPD and also look at some of the material on offer for free and from behind paywalls. Joining Thomas and Paul is award winning Electrical trainer Adrian Davey and ECA Technical Manager Darren Crannis returns as well

Apprenticeships are fantastic and a true and tested route into the industry. What comes next is amazing but also daunting and it can be hard to know what the best foot forwards is. So on this show Thomas and Paul share their post apprenticeship experiences and also get some insight into how the ECA offer support for those finishing their apprenticeship

Paul talks about some of the people he knows that have been blacklisted in the industry, offers some insight into what people are being blacklisted for, why it's such a damaging thing for those that are blacklisted and why it's a problematic culture in the Electrical sector

Paul gives you an update on the recent changes to the wiring regs and why it's important to stay informed and educated on everything related to BS7671

Thomas has found himself taking on increasingly larger work over the last few years but has found cash flow challenging during this time. Paul and Thomas discuss how long you could be waiting to be paid from larger work and how to outline your expectations in your terms and conditions. They also talk about how to factor in your expected expenses during this time and what else to expect and to avoid

Entitlement, thinking you know it all and knowing nothing, having all the gear and no idea, being confidently wrong and not being able to be told anything. These are all issues Thomas and Paul have come across again and again in the trade over the years and on this episode they discuss the very real consequences for everyone when this attitude is perpetrated.