Tullos Training, under the auspices of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) commenced delivery of the SJIB adult training scheme in August 2006. The new scheme is intended for those working in the electrotechnical sector who require to obtain the necessary competencies and qualifications.

The Adult Training Scheme (ATS) enables suitable candidates to achieve an SVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation-Buildings and Structures). This programme is operated in conjunction with the scheme for Crediting Electrical Competency (CEC) designed for those with substantial electrical experience who wish to obtain the qualification. The schemes are administered by SECTT to whom all enquiries should be directed:

Tel: 0131 445 5659

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: www.sectt.org.uk

The 2010 annual awards event was held in the Altens Thistle Hotel, Aberdeen on 1st July. Apprentices received Modern Apprenticeship, Further Education and SVQ certificates from John Harrison of Skills Development Scotland and annual awards from Alan McIntosh president of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering.

Mr McIntosh said: "Trade skills are an absolute must and Modern Apprenticeships continue to produce high quality crafts men and women who add tremendous value to the country's economy. In my own field, the craft of plumbing, the country would simply not function without them. This can also be said for the complete range of skills represented here tonight. In the audience we have young engineers who will keep North Sea helicopters flying, build new structures onshore and offshore, install and maintain renewable energy systems- and may even go on to produce some new inventions along the way. My congratulations to all of you and may I wish you the vey best for the future".

Mechanical: Brian Chapman. Siemens Ind. Turbomachinery Ltd.

Electrical/Electronics: Darren McWilliam. Scottish Water.

Welding/Fabrication: Joanna Robertson. Aberdeen City Council.

Best First-Year Electrical Installation Apprentice: Ryan Westland. RB Wilson Electrical.

Best Second-Year Electrical Installation Apprentice: Graeme Willox. Sleigh Electrical.

Best First-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprenticice: Aiden Hutcheon. Richard Irvin Ltd.

Best Second-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprentice: Ross Montgomery. Richard Irvin.

Best Third-Year Heating and Ventilation Apprentice: Paul Rae. Sparks Mechanical Svcs.

Best First-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Ben Thomson. Cammach Group.

Best Second-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Christopher Philip. Hutcheon Services Ltd.

Best Third-Year Refrigeration Apprentice: Robert Hughes. Cammach Group.

Best First-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Andrew Moir. James Moir Plumbing.

Best Second-Year Plumbing Apprentice: Steven Panton. Neil Panton Plumbing.

Best Third-year Plumbing Apprentice:

Best Leadwork: Michael Robertson: Shaun Scott. D. Scott Plumbing.

Most improved SNIPEF Plumbing Apprentice: Scott Taylor.Bob Officer Plumbing.

SES Greig Duncan Memorial Shield (Best NQ Student): Hamish Simpson. Expro N.S.

GTM Award: Joanna Robertson. Aberdeen City Council.

Most Improved First Year Apprentice: Callum Merson. Aker Solutions.

Young Engineer Award: Hamish Simpson. Expro North Sea Ltd.

Divex Innovation Award: Joe Morton. Bristow Helicopters Ltd

Apprentice of the Year 2010: Runner up: Ryan Westland. RB Wilson Electrical.

 Winner: Brian Chapman. Siemens Ind. Turbomachinery. 

To view online event photograph album visit: www.briankilohphotography.com

A new course entitled Preparing & Assembling Instrument PipeWork has been added to the Tullos Training short course portfolio. The ECITB endorsed course is run over 2 days and is derived from the ECITB TECSkills training unit specifications IPF11 and IPF12.

The course focuses on the range of small bore tubing systems used in the oil & gas industry, with particular emphasis on the correct methods of assembly in each case.

Small bore tubing failure has been identified by HSE as one of the main contributors to the number of major and significant gas hydrocarbon releases offshore.