apprenticeships

  1. U

    UK How should I approach getting an apprenticeship ?

    For context my situation is a little bit different. Went to college a number of years ago passed lv 2 and 3 Can't remember the exact qualification maybe it was 2330. I had to take a break from looking for work for reasons. I had limited experience down to no one wanting to take an apprentice...
  2. B

    I Need Work Access Training Electrical Apprenticeships

    I've seen a lot of people on here addressing the online qualifications for access training but not talking about the Apprenticeship aspect. I've been looking at the apprenticeship option as it is more financially suitable than doing one from a college.They are offering 6-8 months working on...
  3. baldelectrician

    Apprenticeships in Scotland

    Just thought I would post this Skills Development Scotland site here, it advertises apprenticeships in Scotland. Also- SECTT (Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust) https://www.apprenticeships.scot/
  4. B

    Applying for apprenticeships - what is essential reading?

    Hi all. I'm currently applying for an apprenticeship in the UK. I want to get a headstart and would like to know the essential books i need to have. I'm particularly interested in if there is any resource that outlines 'best practice' on site for how things are generally done - ie what the...
  5. P

    Advice for career re: Apprenticeships

    Hello, Since around November last year I have really gotten interested electrical work. I am lucky that my local library has a massive range of books covering the whole subject and since then I've probably been reading and watching videos 10-12 hours a week. I applied to study level 2...
  6. D

    Intro and advice on apprenticeships

    Hello everyone! This is my first post, stumbled across this forum whilst looking at apprenticeship reviews online. Just had some questions I was looking for some help with. I want to start an electrical installation apprenticeship this year, I was looking at going through Nottingham college...
  7. D

    Apprenticeships

    I am an NVQ assessor/ Team Manager in the Yorkshire region currently working for City Traning Services in Bradford and wonder if any Electricians, Sole traders or Companies would be interested in an apprenticeship scheme, in other words offering young people a placement and traning them up to be...
  8. Lee Gold

    Apprenticeships

    Hello does anyone know of any apprenticeships going in westmidlands for age 21. I'm in full time employed but would love to be an electrician by doing an apprenticeship on about £250 per week does anyone know any? Thanks
  9. Simonslimline

    Quality of apprenticeships!

    I have worked for two different companies since i started out on my training route and have to say have been very disappointed with both of them. The more i have learned has opened my eyes to the more bad practices i am seeing. For instance the other day my now old boss buried some Twin &...
  10. Dan

    Survey: Majority of schools 'don't understand' apprenticeships

    Electrical and electrotechnical firms express concern over schools’ careers advice Read the full news article
  11. F

    Some questions and advice about CG2357 and apprenticeships

    Hi guys, I have recently applied to do the CG2357 Part time at college. It's a 3 year course, 2 nights a week (3 hours each). I have no electrical installation experience and I will be studying whilst still doing my other job (Aerospace Warehouse) until I can find and afford to be an apprentice...
  12. Dan

    ECA Skills Ambassador responds to Labour party’s 2025 goal for apprenticeships

    The ECA welcomes Labour’s commitment to apprenticeships and to addressing the imbalance between those taking an apprenticeship and those going to university Read the full news article
  13. Dan

    Government proposals could sound the death knell for UK apprenticeships

    Government proposals could sound the death knell for UK apprenticeships Read the full news article
  14. R

    Adult Apprenticeships???

    Hi everyone Recently came across this forum and the wealth of information available on here. Basically since reading some of the threads on here I have discovered adult apprenticeships (I was under the impression apprenticeships were only available to 16-24 year olds). I am looking to get...
  15. TaffyDuck

    Apprenticeships NEVER AGAIN

    Having now trained two apprentices in my time, the most recent finished last year, I have decided that I`ll never do it again. Shoddy teaching at college means I have to do 90% of the work to get these guys up to speed. When the powers that be start paying the firms who take apprentices on...
  16. S

    Info on apprenticeships

    Hello, im a new user, sorry if i posted in the wrong place just seemed like a high viewed forum. Anyway im a student at college currently doing level 1 NVQ which is 2 days a week for 1 year. I was thinking as i have so much free time why dont i look for an apprenticeship but the course started...
  17. baldelectrician

    More apprenticeships- only if you live in Scotland

    This thread was prompted by me reading another thread and noticing a Scottish Government Consultation The consultation suggests all companies that win a public contract be required to submit an apprenticeship work plan. This stems from the baldelectrician going to a tv debate in Scotland last...
  18. A

    electric apprenticeships needed

    Does anybody know a company/employer that will take me on an apprenticeships in electric.? I pass my CITB-ConstructionSkills I live in enfield, am 20 Please please help me ..I been trying to get on an apprenticeships since march
  19. D

    Apprenticeships for over 25

    Is there anybody out there that will take on a apprentice at the age of 28????
  20. C

    Getting into electrical design? Any apprenticeships in this kind of work?

    Hi, I'm 17, just finished my city and guilds 2330, level 2 and 3 with all passes first times and distinctions. I have also just completed my 17th edition exam. I haven't had any actual experience, other than a few weeks volentary work. I enjoy the work, but im also interested in design...
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