Arqiva Apprenticeships

The Registered Digital Institute is proud to support Arqiva's recruitment drive to find the ideal candidates for three Broadcast and Communications Technology Apprenticeships. The RDI and Arqiva believe in the importance of connecting people for an enriched and safer life. Arqiva; a communications infrastructure and media services company, are leaders in the provision of network solutions and services in the digital world. Their values are about being ingenious, straightforward and collaborative, bringing inspirational teamwork and fresh thinking together in a clear and simple way to enable us to go that extra mile and support our world-renowned customers.With this in mind Arqiva are requesting applications for three programmes; Higher Apprenticeship in Communications Engineering, Advanced Apprenticeship Power System Technician and Advanced Apprenticeship Bench Technician. As an Arqiva apprentice, you’ll combine on-the-job experience and formal college education to gain the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a role across our business operations. And, as a member of this fast growing and dynamic business, you’ll join a team dedicated to excellence in a highly technical and demanding service environment.Whatever your role, Arqiva will make sure you enjoy the benefits of working for an ambitious, world-leading company that values its people and the contributions they make at the heart of the broadcast and mobile communications industry. Arqiva apprenticeship programmes start in September 2013 the dealine for submission is the end of May.RDI members can find out more information on each of the apprenticeships and how to apply by heading to www.pds-group.co.uk/arqiva/ alternatively, call the Apprentice Recruitment Hotline on 01672 861908.

Arqiva Apprenticeships

The Registered Digital Institute is proud to support Arqiva's recruitment drive to find the ideal candidates f...

Freeview and 4G in York

Following pilots, in the West Midlands, south east and west London and more recently, Brighton, to help unders...

Campbell and Kennedy

Each month, we’ll talk to an RDI member about their recent experience and interactions with the Institute. T...

Freeview and 4G in York

Following pilots, in the West Midlands, south east and west London and more recently, Brighton, to help understand the extent to which 4G at 800 MHz may disrupt Freeview, from next week we will be testing our rollout processes in York. Approximately 10,000 household and business addresses in parts of York are being contacted directly to alert them to the mast activation. at800 is the organisation tasked with ensuring viewers continue to receive Freeview when 4G mobile services at 800 MHz are launched later this year. They are asking viewers in the area to report any problems experienced with television reception from late May. They also have a team of professional aerial installers and units in the area that will respond to calls from viewers, visit addresses, report problems and restore Freeview. If you operate in York and receive calls from next week reporting problems with Freeview services in postcode areas – YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26 Y0 it may be due to mast activation. However, do not assume this to be the case. In the pilots areas of 4G at 800 MHz more people had Freeview issues unrelated to 4G than those caused by masts being activated. If you believe 4G at 800 MHz may be the cause, ask the caller to report the problem to at800 on 0333 31 31 800*. They will be asked for the address and postcode of the property where a problem has been reported, the nature of the problem and the time it occurred. If you are responsible for solving a problem on behalf of a property owner, please call at800 directly. Only new 4G services that will roll out at 800 MHz have the potential to cause problems to Freeview reception. at800 has advised that if the viewer has not been contacted directly through the post, or they watch cable or satellite TV, any interference to the Freeview service is unlikely to be due to the 4G masts being activated. For more information, visit http://www.at800.tv

Arqiva Apprenticeships

The Registered Digital Institute is proud to support Arqiva's recruitment drive to find the ideal candidates f...

Freeview and 4G in York

Following pilots, in the West Midlands, south east and west London and more recently, Brighton, to help unders...

Campbell and Kennedy

Each month, we’ll talk to an RDI member about their recent experience and interactions with the Institute. T...

Campbell and Kennedy

Each month, we’ll talk to an RDI member about their recent experience and interactions with the Institute. This month we caught up with Campbell and Kennedy; long standing members of the RDI-LB and the RDI, Established for 60 years, Campbell and Kennedy (C&K) provides green energy installations, communal TV solutions, electrical contracting and fire safety equipment installations and training to organisations throughout the UK. Campbell and Kennedy talked to us about the increase in demand for Fibre Integrated Reception System (FIRS) a hybrid fibre to the home (FTTH) distribution network that delivers digital satellite and digital terrestrial television to multiple properties using Passive Optical Network (PON) technology. The installation process is not dissimilar to normal TV and satellite installations. Instead of a coaxial cable, a fibre cable distributes the signals from a communal aerial and satellite dish to each home in a property, providing each with access to digital satellite TV and digital terrestrial TV, FM and DAB radio. Why are we seeing an increase in demand for optical fibre cabling? The UK continues to grow as a modern digital economy, and with technological advancement, access to communication is increasingly becoming faster, cheaper and more reliable. One such technology is optical fibre cabling which, as opposed to the traditional copper cabling, is cheaper per meter, immune to electromagnetic interference and can deliver signals over a longer distance with virtually no loss of signal. By applying this cabling to IRS systems, Managing Agents and Landlords can provide their residents with access to the latest digital demands in a cost-effective way. With little signal degradation and no interference from electrical cables, the residents can also enjoy a better digital TV viewing experience. In addition, a single FIRS system can cover many homes over a larger area, removing the need for several individual dishes and aerials, thus allowing properties to look more aesthetically pleasing. This is ideal for situations whereby individual antennas or dishes are prohibited. What’s next for the digital industry? New FIRS components are being developed that are helping to improve the competitive edge to the previously monopolised FIRS marketplace. A silicone chip based outlet plate FO converter is in development to replace the current more expensive converter, which, over large-scale systems, will make the install drastically more cost-effective than the standard IRS system. We also predict that the next logical step in the progression of this technology is FIRS “triple play” which is telephony, internet and television being communicated down the one FIRS cable. This option may come into play in the near future and it will be exciting to see what it could mean for the TV and Satellite industry. With further advancements and lucrative price cuts, an upwards trend is predicted as installs will hopefully increase over the next few years. How has membership with the RDI benefited Campbell and Kennedy? RDI has greatly benefited Campbell & Kennedy and we’d strongly recommend becoming a member. Their expert resources and training has allowed us to keep our engineers fully qualified and up-to-date on the latest developments within the industry. By holding an RDI membership, we are able to secure business as displaying the RDI logo signifies a high quality of workmanship and that we adhere to high industry standards. This has allowed clients to trust us to complete their projects successfully and to a high quality. For more information on Campbell and Kennedy visit www.campbellkennedy.co.uk

Arqiva Apprenticeships

The Registered Digital Institute is proud to support Arqiva's recruitment drive to find the ideal candidates f...

Freeview and 4G in York

Following pilots, in the West Midlands, south east and west London and more recently, Brighton, to help unders...

Campbell and Kennedy

Each month, we’ll talk to an RDI member about their recent experience and interactions with the Institute. T...

welcome

The Registered Digital Institute is the digital installation sectors professional body and trade organisation for the digital sector; Our remit is to represent our growing membership base of sole traders, engineering companies, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and service providers. The Institutes goal is to ensure that members and affiliates are granted access to the best training and skills development, access to relevant industrial, governmental and regulatory bodies to promote high levels of workmanship, safety and customer support; and to provide relevant services to help promote, develop and grow businesses.

The Institute welcomes all like-minded professionals and businesses to join its successful organisation.

key benefits

There are several benefits to becoming a member of the RDI including:

Access to unique member benefits including usage of the new look ‘blue digital tick’ logo
Membership to an Institute which is committed to creating opportunities within the digital sector
Gain nationwide access to relevant training, up-skilling and personal development
Regular business, technical and industry updates
Become represented by an organisation connected at the highest level
Opportunity to build or transform your business profile
Join likeminded colleagues committed to raising standards
High profile installer exposure through our separate consumer getmedigital.com portal