T Clarke and EDF Energy have joined forces with JTL to create an apprentice exchange programme so trainees can benefit from broader experience during the Advanced Apprenticeship.

The reciprocal arrangement has been developed to ensure trainees between the second and fourth years of their apprenticeship gain as much practical experience as possible before completion.

The exchange programme enables apprentices from EDF Energy to spend up to one month on site with T Clarke, benefiting from its commercial and industrial experience.

Apprentices from T Clarke can take advantage of EDF Energy’s on-site test centre and domestic expertise.

Ian Russell, assistant regional manager for JTL’s London team, said: “This exchange scheme is an excellent tool and will enable apprentices to obtain above and beyond the necessary skills to complete their portfolio and achieve the NVQ Level 3.”

T Clarke labour manager John Burrows said: “Apprentices from both firms will get a further insight into the electrical installation market and broader scope of different working environments.”

Henderson Osbourne, EDF Energy’s apprentice scheme manager, said the scheme was going well, and apprentices have given positive feedback.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor