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IET Wales North Network
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Welcome to the website of the IET Wales North Network. The various pages within provide information relating to our activities such as local network open meetings, events and also contact details for members of the committee.
There are a number of interesting events being prepared for 2011/12 so please check the website regularly for the latest information.
Latest Network news
Forthcoming events :-
Safe Nuclear Reactors in a Post-Fukushima World
18:30 Wednesday 8th February 2012, Ty Menai (formerly Technium CAST), Parc Menai, Bangor.
Speaker Dr. John Roberts, Dalton Nuclear Institute, Manchester University.
Construction of nuclear reactors is continuing around the world following the accident at Fukushima. What went wrong at Fukushima? What are the lessons that can be learnt, in particular with respect to the expected new build program in the UK? This talk will consider the future for nuclear energy in the UK and the impact of the events at Fukushima. More information and registration details can be found here. Complimentary finger buffet available from 18:00 for a presentation start time of 18:30.
Local network open meeting
18:30 Tuesday 20th March 2012, The Oriel, St. Asaph.
Members' meetings are held throughout the year to discuss local and regional events and to catch up on all things related to the IET. Meetings are informal, open to all members with refreshments available from 18:00 for a 18:30 start and a finishing time of approximately 21.00hrs. For the full list of scheduled meetings please click this local network open meetings link.
Professional registration workshop
16:00 - 20:00 Thursday 22nd March, Shotton, Deeside.
If you intend applying for registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), ICT Technician (ICTTech) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) in the near future, you may find the IET’s professional registration workshops useful and informative. The workshop allows you to discuss your application on a one to one basis with a professional registration advisor. The workshop will be held at
UPM Shotton
Weighbridge Road,
Shotton,
Deeside.
CH5 2LL
If you would like to book a time, simply email us and provide us with your name, membership number, level of registration you are interested in and preferred time you would like your appointment and a contact number.
We will try our best to accommodate your preferred time. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Please note that places are available on a first come, first served basis.
IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition Amendment 1, BS 7671:2008 (2011)
18:30 Tuesday 22nd May 2012, Deeside College, Connah's Quay, Deeside.
Speakers Tony Cable & Darren Staniforth.
The BS 7671:2008(2011), also known as the IET 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Amendment 1, published 1st July 2011
became the standard for all domestic and industrial installations designed after 1st January 2012. Stakeholders from
professional engineers and electricians to lecturers and students can get familiar with the new sections and changes.
Amendment No 1 contains changes and new sections to align with European documents. Additionally, a new suite of QCF
qualifications is replacing the old NCF qualifications. (Example; City and Guilds 2394, 2395 and 2396 replaces 2391
Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations.) What are they and how will stakeholders be affected?
Tony Cable and Darren Staniforth will answer these and other questions in this evening’s presentation.
Entry is free but registration is needed., registration details can be found here.
Complimentary refreshments and buffet will be provided on the night from 18:00 hrs.
IET Funding for Local Network Schools Activities
The IET considers funding projects for delivery in schools that have had the endorsement of the local network. Up to £5,000 is available for projects and activities. If you, or an organisation you have an involvement with wishes to be considered for funding, contact the Wales North Education Liaison Officer, Mr Ken Newis for details of the guidelines and an application
Local network award for student excellence
On 26th September 2011 the IET Wales North Local Network Award for Student Excellence was presented to Adam Barker. Those shown in the photograph are; Front row, left to right Adam Barker, Ken Newis, Geoff Barker (Adam's dad) and Nick Tyson (Head of Engineering at Deeside). Back row, Mark Small, EON Connahs Quay Team Leader (Adam's boss) and Colin Lea college tutor.
