Trio of HTAE learners bring home awards

Three talented learners from Hull Training & Adult Education (HTAE) proudly represented the service at the annual Hull & East Yorkshire Inter-College Electrical Installation & Diagnostics Challenge, each of them collecting an award.

Hosted at Hull College, Alfie Davis (19), Joel Brewer (21) and Will Taylor (19) competed against other Level 2 full-time students and apprentices from across the region.

The trio demonstrated exceptional technical skill, professionalism and dedication throughout the intense competition to all claim an award for the service.

Alfie won the Judges’ Choice Award, Joel achieved the Professional Excellence Award and Will secured the Performing Perfect Technique Award.

After a briefing, competitors completed a demanding three‑hour practical task. The challenge focused on electrical installation and inspection and testing, with learners required to:

• Install a ring final circuit
• Install a one‑way lighting circuit
• Install a two‑way lighting circuit
• Carry out continuity, insulation resistance and polarity testing
• Diagnose and rectify three hidden faults, recording their corrective actions clearly and accurately

Judges assessed competitors across strict marking criteria, including safe working practices, accuracy of installation, circuit functionality and fault identification - all aligned with trade fundamentals and industry standards.

Alfie, Joel and Will’s success reflects not only their technical ability, but also their focus, precision and commitment to working safely and professionally under pressure, with Will describing their day as ‘mega’. 

HTAE engineering tutor, Gareth Dixon, said: “This fantastic achievement highlights the strength of our Electrical Installation provision and the dedication our learners show in developing industry‑ready skills.

“A huge congratulations to Alfie, Joel and Will — you’ve done HTAE proud!”

Cllr Linda Tock, portfolio holder for Hull Training at Hull City Council, added: “These awards demonstrate the incredible work and dedication that HTAE staff and learners have.

“The apprenticeship scheme continues to go from strength to strength and I look forward to hearing of more success stories such as Alfie, Joel and Will. Congratulations to you all.”