Ill try make this as compact as possible so I'm currently 24 (25 in July) and I stopped going uni after my second year couldn't see myself doing it anymore, after a while of figuring things out i recently stumbled across apprenticeship specifically electrician one (preferred route) and courses...
Electrical Apprentice working in the north east on a chemical plant. Already had some helpful feedback on a thread so can already tell it's a handy little tool.
Hi - just started training on a level 2 Electrical installations course in Suffolk - thought I'd join as there are already many questions I am seeking the answers for, and have found several here already.... also joined because as nice as the video version of Dave Austin is, its a bit much...
Been told today by an nic chappy they no longer apply it even when conditions allow . Asked him for the reg and the reply was ( i dont know the reg but its in the red book ) .
Good afternoon dear forum members,
I wanted to find out if I am eligible to apply for a ECS card in order to increase my chance of finding an opportunity to work as an apprentice, electricians mate or improver. I am thinking of getting my own liability insurance as I heard it helps when looking...
As above, what is the consensus here. If a switch fuse is fitted in an external meter cupboard, does this count as a similar assembly and have to be non combustible?
I've had to do a couple recently and have used the Wylex A3 unit, which is a really nice bit of kit, but its a bit of a beast...
Morning all, just been looking how far you can take electrical quals and come across this site.
I decided for a total career change 2 years ago so signed up for the c&g 2365 course. I passed level 2 last June, the science and principles was a bit full on at first. Not done any serious...
Hi Friends,
Please can anyone explain the responsibilities of an Eal Nvq Level 3 college assessor. I have asked the Eal to provide this information by email and they have refused.
Question.
How often should an assessor attend site to monitor the progression of a candidate working towards his...
I have been given an assignment by college for my first week as a level 3 student which has to be in tomorrow. I have been unable to do it due to being in work the entire weekend and all of today(I know it's no excuse but you know..) and I am struggling a little with this question. I have...
I am possibly overlooking something here! I cant seem to find the trainee section anymore, has my access been removed?
Thanks in advance for any help on this matter.
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in short, bit of a kick in the teeth really, we had 3 customers lined up to have extensions put in based just on getting export payments, and that looked to me to be a sensible start on the gradual road to a zero FITs situation. Suppliers we'd...
As the title says , been sparking since i was 17 but never got fully qualified as at that age i couldn't be bothered with the NVQ 3 or AM2, nobody cared back then and neither did I.
Last few years its been more of an issue, with my employer asking me repeatedly to get a JIB card....
Thought i...
Many cable drops in internal studwork which will be insulated with glass batts (as per building regs for interior sound isolation). I am radiussing top support in wall top as per Appx D OSG, hence no other support technically needed for the vertical cable drops. I'd very much like to not clip...
If I were to extend circuit cables using a DIN rail enclosure and DIN mounted terminal blocks would the enclosure need to be made of a non combustible material?
Hi, just a quick question about the CSCS , 17th edition and JIB cards. I finished college a year ago and have recently been looking at jobs, many of them require a CSCS card , 17th edition and a JIB card.
I think the CSCS is a 1 day course and easy to arrange. I am not sure how I go about...
does anybody know the answer to, " state the three steps taken when a correctly carried insulation resistance test produces unsatisfactory results. & IP for a lighting switch 1.2m from the edge of the bath? & does a initial verification require an safe isolation\?
Hi everyone,
I do have HNC Electrical Engineering at grade A, also I am studying at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh: Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I have no job experience withing the UK and in my country(except the leaflets distribution, which is nothing). Currently 19, I am...
Calling any trainees out there, If you don't already have access then i suggest that it is well worth joining the forums trainee section. A very helpful place to ask questions and get knowledgeable feedback from the mentors.
Plus there are competitions running regularly and a chance to win...
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