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  1. L

    Anyone taking apprentices on in Merseyside area

    Hi there I’m liam and I’m 18 years old from Merseyside area, I’ve just completed my level 2&3 electrical installation and maintenance at widnes college And I’m looking for some experience really as I’ve not been able to get an apprenticeship to get into the electrical industry, I’ve volunteered...
  2. H

    Apprentices drills

    I’ve just started a new apprenticeship doing new builds what drills do you suggest getting, combi, drill or impact I’ve looked on the internet and they all seem to be able to do the same sort of thing. Any help is appreciated
  3. G

    Apprentices ask the dumbest questions

    now I'm a firm believer in the adage "there's no such thing as a stupid question" but sometimes, well, they just are. One from the lad this morning whilst looking at a switched fused spur. "Does N out mean nothing can go in that terminal?" Still hurts now:D:D:oops::eek:
    • GBDamo
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    • apprentices apprenticeship questions
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. Pete999

    APPRENTICES

    Not a dig at anyone, more of a genuine enquiry, before anyone gets it into their heads that I'm having a dig, It's not my intension, OK. During my time the Forum, I have become more confused between "A Trainee Electrician and an Apprentice Electrician" what is the difference between the two...
  5. M

    UK Signing off apprentices test cert

    I have been asked to sign off my apprentices electricial test cert. We work in the portable building sector and carry out a pre delivery inspection and test report. Although somewhat capable when I am there, these will be cabins that I will not be checking myself just signing off his sheet. Is...
  6. M

    Full time electricians, improvers and apprentices roles

    Morning all, I've had a look around so hopefully this post is: A) allowed B) in the right place! I run an electrical contracting business in Greater Manchester and thought it might be worth advertising on here - we're currently looking for skilled electricians (ideally with 2391) to take on...
  7. Pete999

    It's American but the tips for Apprentices seem world wide

  8. Pete999

    Apprentices in the old days

    Ever knocked a box of small bits and bobs over, and wondered how long it would take to pick em all up? I did yesterday, and it took me back to when I was a mere 17 year old. The bloke I worked with always had 2 gas mask bags one for his tools and one for his bits and bobs, which consisted of...
  9. C

    USEFUL IET VIDEOS FOR ELECTRICAL APPRENTICES / STUDENTS

    Hello All, As I might have mentioned on the Forum previously I am subscribed to the IET for the `Wiring Matters` magazine which I think is now only online. I also receive regular Emails from the IET about Electrical Regulations and all manner of things `Electrical`. Today I received an Email...
    • chris murphy
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    • apprentices apprenticeship electrical electrical videos iet students useful video videos
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. Pete999

    Old time Apprentices

    Had to go to Screwfix at the weekend, I needed some wood screws, got me thinking about the old days. Now these screws came in a nice metal box all differing sizes, I was wondering how many of the older fraternity remember when they were lads following an Electrician around different jobs, wire a...
  11. Dan

    Apprentices give evidence to parliamentary inquiry

    ECA apprentices attend parliamentary session looking into apprenticeships Read the full news article
  12. L

    apprentices

    Told the apprentice to put a few stickers on in the switch room........do you think he put enough on lol :hammer::dunce:
    • Leesparkykent
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    • apprentices apprenticeship
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. Pete999

    Bullying Apprentices

    Still bored, got thinking as I sipped my 1st cuppa of the day, do any of the older members remember ever getting bullies at work? well there were about 6 Sparkies working for the firm I did my apprenticeship with, 1 really good one 4 OK ones and 1 little wazzock I got to work with. Now I never...
  14. S

    Apprentices qualified electrician

    Hi. What's the starting wage for apprentices qualified electrician...
    • Shah.
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    • apprentices apprenticeship electric electrical electrician qualified qualified electrician
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. B

    finding apprentices

    hi, i have been in the trade for 10 years, and have often carried work out on my own. i have had the odd apprentice come and go over the years, but they seem to get put off once they realise they have to put down there fancy cutters and clean screwdrivers, for there cold and rusty scotch comb...
    • bowza
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    • apprentices apprenticeship finding
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. I

    City & Guilds 2394/2395 - 2nd and 3rd year apprentices

    Hi So our company is sending the second and third year maintenance electrical apprentices on a weeks course to do the 2394 initial verification and 2395 periodic testing city and guilds qualifications. I always thought that these qualifications were ones you do after you finish your...
  17. M

    Charging out for apprentices

    What do the rest of you charge the customer for apprentice labour? If you paid the apprentice by JIB rates, Stage 4 £9.97 Stage 3 £9.42 Stage 2 £6.51 Stage 1 £4.42 Full pay is £12.64 (transport provided) for a standard electrician. I have a stage 2 apprentice. Realistically, what should I...
  18. C

    Apprentices

    Is anybody else finding it diffucult to find an apprentice. Were in Prestatyn, North Wales and really struggling to find people intrested! Spoke to the local colleges, and about 10 lads who are looking for jobs, none even bothered to send a CV in! Were offering commercial, industrial and testing...
  19. R

    apprentices

    Whats your best apprentice stories guys? I sent our new one to the van today to get the battery charger for the drill and he came back with the cordless circulaw saw, he needs alot of training!
    • RyanCheetham
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    • apprentices apprenticeship
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. J

    School Leavers vs 2nd year apprentices

    Hi, Im looking at setting on an apprentice but not sure which to go for... Do I go for the school leaver who we can teach from scratch or the 2nd year apprentice that will be useful right out of the box ?
    • John Barsby
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    • apprentices apprenticeship school
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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