I have decided I want a career change

matey123 · Apr 11, 2018

Hello people,

Basically I am 24 years old and currently a financial adviser, I've thought about it long and hard if it's something that I want to do in the long run and it's not, I find the office jobs very boring. Rolling on, my father is a property developer, and introduced me to electrics, the very basics, wiring and fitting sockets etc.

I enjoy the work, I like getting my hands dirty lol. So in order to go down the domestic/commercial route, would I have to take the 2365 level 2 and 3 course. Also would I have to take any additional qualifications after?

Any help would be appreciated? i.e. which route to go down for beginners and also I don't mind paying ££££ for fast track courses as long as it's the right qualification.

Thanks

Octopus · Apr 11, 2018

Fast track might get the odd bit of paper but almost zero hands on experience.

Apologies if this isn't what you want to hear.

Pete999 · Apr 11, 2018

W

Murdoch said:
Fast track might get the odd bit of paper but almost zero hands on experience.

Apologies if this isn't what you want to hear.

hat he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^6

Rpa07 · Apr 11, 2018

If you’ve got the open door to property developing with your dad and he uses a regular electrician - then you could get some of the experience you need for the NVQ when you get to it.
Being a financial adviser you must have squirrelled a bit away for that rainy day so could look at courses with XS (scroll down to click on sponsors website!) they help a lot of people out with courses and NVQs. The point is as well as the theory you NEED the practical and you may have that through your dads business.
All the best

matey123 · Apr 11, 2018

Thank you guys for the help, much appreciated!

derek · Apr 11, 2018

Plan on around 4 to 5 years of training to be a competent Sparky. Have a word with your local tech college to get your theory qualifications, it is best if you can get an electrical firm who will see you through the required training either via an apprenticeship or taking you on as a labourer/electrician's mate so you can complete your NVQ level 3 portfolio.
There are many different aspects to the electrical industry from high voltage working on the national grid stuff to extra low voltage and data or control circuits, home automation, security/access control and fire alarm systems, PLCs and industrial controls wiring and programming, marine, Compex, the list is endless!
Don't assume that domestic power and lighting installation work is the only way.

Tes369 · Apr 12, 2018

Do not waste your time the money is crap and the market is flooded with harry house bashers pretending to be Electricians.

Stay as a financial advisor.

Martyn Fletcher · Apr 13, 2018

Tes369 said:
Do not waste your time the money is crap and the market is flooded with harry house bashers pretending to be Electricians.

Stay as a financial advisor.

If a local Spark is worth their space on this big ball of dirt then they will be benefiting from the more quality jobs out there. Harry the house basher as you call him would not get through the door of larger more lucrative opportunities and as far as I'm concerned he's welcome to clear up all the socket changes, cooker connections etc that I don't have time for.

Squid · Apr 15, 2018

Never seen a poor financial adviser but seen plenty of poor sparks.......

Adam W · Apr 15, 2018

SWD said:
Never seen a poor financial adviser but seen plenty of poor sparks.......

Of course not - nobody is going to want to take financial advice from someone who can't manage their own finances.

Tes369 · Apr 15, 2018

SWD said:
Never seen a poor financial adviser but seen plenty of poor sparks.......

[ElectriciansForums.net] I have decided I want a career change

Rpa07 · Apr 15, 2018

Watched Leonardo in The Revenant last night - I sure pulled a few faces during that bear attack which seemed to go on forever! I’ve always thought that wouldn’t be a nice way to go.
Not to spoil it but it’s ok, He was up and walking 35 minutes later!

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Tes369 · Apr 15, 2018

Yeah awesome movie leo is a superb actor.

"Catch me if you can" is good and based on a true story. I believe when they finally caught the protagonist he ended up working for the the FBI.

"Wolf of wall street" is his best performance and Margot Robbie is finger licking good

Sorry for going off topic

Cheers

Rpa07 · Apr 15, 2018

My fault, off topic, though you did provide the impetus!
Back to topic ‘He thinks he wants to change career!’

MDJ · Apr 18, 2018

matey123 said:
Hello people,

Basically I am 24 years old and currently a financial adviser, I've thought about it long and hard if it's something that I want to do in the long run and it's not, I find the office jobs very boring. Rolling on, my father is a property developer, and introduced me to electrics, the very basics, wiring and fitting sockets etc.

I enjoy the work, I like getting my hands dirty lol. So in order to go down the domestic/commercial route, would I have to take the 2365 level 2 and 3 course. Also would I have to take any additional qualifications after?

Any help would be appreciated? i.e. which route to go down for beginners and also I don't mind paying ££££ for fast track courses as long as it's the right qualification.

Thanks

Well you cannot be much cop then, my nephew does the exact same job and earns a fortune, drives a 70K range rover and wears nice suits, time to think about what your doing wrong IMO.

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