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  1. Dan

    Would any regular like to apply to become a member of a new type of help we need.

    Needs explaining doesn't it that title. We have a new type of moderation system. Maybe that's the wrong word. It's more or a "content checker" who clears all posts as they read them. So I need 10 positions filling. (More explanation below but need see the images and the new wording "check" and...
  2. R

    I want to become an Electrican

    Hi everyone. I’m not sure I posted on the right thread. I’m a 22 year old trying to get into the industry the colleges around me don’t have courses for my age and there’s no apprenticeships. I’ve been considering doing a course with one of these online places such as access. If any one can give...
  3. B

    I'm unsure if I should become an electrician.

    I'm unsure if I should be an electrician or maybe another trade is better. I have basically completed my first year of a foundation in electrical installation. Basically the course is a bit of a mess. One problem is the tutor has gone ahead and started teaching us 2nd year things, such as...
  4. J

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Criteria to become registered as an experienced electrician?

    I have been working as an electrician under an NICEIC Approved Contractor for the past 10 years. I have my C&G2365 level 1/2/3 (acquired before 2021) and my 18th edition but I have started to carry out my own work on the side over the years so I plan to become self employed eventually and want...
  5. N

    Questions about becoming a electrician

    Hi, I am new to this forum so i don't know if this is the right place to ask or not but I want to know a few things... - How math intensive being a electrician can be. I also want to know if going to college or apprenticeship is the right way to become quailfied? Since I just started...
  6. T

    I want to become an electricians mate, how do I do this?

    I have recently completed my HNC in electrical engineering at college and I am looking to get a job as an electricians mate. what do I need to do to get there? Do I need to do a citb test? Do I need an ecs card instead of a cscs card? or are they the same ? Sorry for all the questions.
  7. littlespark

    Reported content: Post in thread 'UK - How Do I Become a Domestic Installer in Scotland?'

    Post in thread 'UK - How Do I Become a Domestic Installer in Scotland?' by JockLo123 has been reported by littlespark. Reason given: Content being reported:
  8. R

    Become a EV Installer

    Hi all, I am an Electronics Engineer looking to diversify and would like to learn how to install and maintain EV chargers. I do not have any electrical qualifications or experience. I have seen many short courses offering EV installation certification on completion. Please can someone offer me...
  9. D

    when did the impact driver become the tool of choice to do terminals up ?

    Pretty much every celeb sparks on Youtube and every celeb diy training video on how to do a board change shows the sparks using an impact driver When did this become the norm ?
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • become choice driver impact terminals tool when
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. C

    Best way to become qualified

    Hi guys, I'm 28 and looking to become an electrician, I was an apprentice at 21 but was not fully focused and wasted the opportunity only working on site for about around a 8 month, but now I'm looking to go back. I'm in retail management currently with a young child and a wife so would it be...
  11. J

    UK What can and can't I do as an unregistered electrician trying to become registered?

    I've been working as a domestic electrician for 6+ years now alongside two NICEIC approved contractors and I hold my 1/2/3 City & Guilds NVQ, 18th edition and 2 million public liability. I started doing the odd side jobs a while back but my work seems to have snowballed to the point where I am...
  12. S

    I have a HNC in electrical engineering and I would like to become a qualified electrician.

    Hi Guys, I have spent the majority of my adult life trying to secure an apprenticeship as an electrician, this has been a very hard journey but I have not given up, I have gone as far as putting myself through a HNC in electrical engineering passing my graded unit with an A in the hopes that...
  13. S

    What do I need to become fully qualified?

    I’m currently in the forces and I’m doing a part time electrician course for when I get out. The course is through ‘new trade careers’ (which I know are pretty crap), but was the best way to fit into my work schedule. It’s a C&G course where I’ll gain: C&G 2365 level 3 diploma in installing...
  14. Bluemc96

    What Qualifications are needed to become qualified Electrician?

    Hello, I have been reading through other threads and benefitting from seeing the fantastic advice you have to offer. However, I still have still have some questions and would be thankful for advice. Q1) I'm 25 years old, got Computer science degree, A-levels in Maths, Computer science and...
  15. LewisM

    How does a terminal become loose?

    How does a terminal become completely loose? My uncle had an old school outside socket installed ~40years ago he asked me to have a look as it had been intermittently working recently. I had a look and the L+N terminals were completely loose and the cable came out as soon as pulled, however...
  16. C

    Become NAPIT registered

    I called NAPIT to know what are the steps to become registered with them. I have been told I must have NVQ Level 3 as minimum or apply as experienced worker. Barely in mind I got all electrical qualifications until NVQ but not NVQ yet(City&Guilds lev.2, lev.3, 18th Edition and EAL...
  17. J

    Advice for 30 year old trying to become an electrician?

    Hi everyone hope your all good. I've been training to be an electrician for 2.5 years and in that time ive achieved the following qualifications: 2365 2382-18 2391-52 I've been applying for jobs for a year now but had no luck, i cant even get a position as a mate.. Which is why i decided...
  18. TankGirl182

    Needing guidance for career change to become Electrician.

    Hi, I'm Zoë, 34, female, no university, based in Liverpool, U.K. I've worked as a medical laboratory assistant in the NHS for 14 years full time and I'm on a relatively low-average wage. I've always seen the trades as a 'man's world' and have been nervous to go into the industry but now feel...
  19. E

    I have decided... after a long time i want to become an Electrician

    I have been searching for a trade that I want to go into but I am always coming back to the same one... I am 20yr ½ from Northern Ireland wanting to become an electrician but by the time I can ask for an apprenticeship I will be 21yr. My real question is... am I to old to get into the field?
    • EoinMcD
    • Thread
    • after become decided electrician long time
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. HappyHippyDad

    When does 3 phase supply become 230V in domestic consumer unit?

    I went along this morning to quote for an EVCP install. I thought it was a domestic house but it was a B@B. It has a 3 phase supply. I always pass on commercial or 3 phase as it is outside of my remit. However, I am toying with the idea of fitting this EVCP IF I can fit it from a single phase...
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