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  1. R

    I am training to become an electrician

    Hi, I'm hoping someone will be able to help me. I am interested in becoming an Electrician and need advice on where to begin, I have other industry experience however not electrical. Does anyone know what course(s) I would require, and where I would be able to find them? Thanks in advance...
  2. D

    New member question: Requirements to become a domestic installer

    Hi all I currently work in the IT trade and I am looking for a change of direction so am looking at taking up an electrician course. The 2 main companies I have seen are TradeSkills4U and AbleSkills. Firstly does anyone have any recommendations as to which one to go with and why? Secondly what...
    • djsingh3011
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    • become domestic domestic installer installer member new new member question requirements
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  3. K

    I want to become a spark. Where do I start?

    I'm currently 31 year old out of work shuttering carpenter but have been wanting to move into the electrical game for a couple of years. The thing is this game seems harder to get into than Formula 1. I was just hoping someone could give me some advice. Do I ring round electrical firms asking...
    • Kauto Star
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    • aus become spark start where
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Australia
  4. E

    When did RCDs on socket outlets become mandatory?

    Which of the amendments to the 16th edition Regs made it mandatory for socket outlets to be protected by a 30mA RCD for all new work? I've been very surprised this week to find on a pre-work check for a house built in 1995 that there is no RCD protection whatsover on the installation. Memera...
    • EastAnglian
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    • aus become outlets rcd rcds socket
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  5. A

    become what we are

    ive read some stuff in my time,but is this what we have become..probably the worst thing ive ever read,i really wonder where it all went wrong.. Chinese Toddler Yueyue Who Was Run Over Twice And Then Ignored By Passers-By Dies In Hospital | World News | Sky News
  6. T

    Training Company

    Hi all. Just joined today to hopefully get some information. I am currently serving in the forces and am due to leave next year with an interest in training to become a domestic / commercial electrician. Not sure which one yet. I am looking at leaving these shores to start a new life in Auz...
    • taylorg429
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    • become company credit domestic learning training welcome
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  7. M

    How hard is it to become fully self employed, working your own company?

    I was wondering how hard it is and how risky it would be to try to start your own electrical company, whether alone or with a partner. Is it a matter of getting the van and the gear and finding jobs? how hard is it to maintain a constant string of jobs? is it work 24/7 to keep making enough...
    • Micky89
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    • aus become company doing early electrical work employed fully self self employed working years
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Australia
  8. V

    Got 2391,what next to actually become a tester?

    A simple question but I'm sure not an easy answer!!! For me,this will be mainly part time,as I'm a full time industrial control specialist,but my 2391 cert is sitting in the draw at home with my test equipment having never really been used!!! I'd like to get into it a bit,even if it's just...
  9. I

    What type of electrician am I, and how do I become a provisional electrician?

    Hi, For electrical exams I have 2330 lvl 3 and 17th, I am doing my NVQ so if I was young and had not been to uni I would be an apprentice. However I have been told that due to my level 4 quals I cannot be an apprentice. So I have a couple of questions. 1: What am I currently classified as...
  10. B

    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme What other qualifications do I need to become SJIB approved?

    HNC Electrical enginnering Part-P C&G 2391 C&G 2392 C&G 2377 17 Edition Level 2 Solar PV Is this enough qualifications to become SJIB approved?
  11. S

    Career Change: How should I train-up to become an Electrician?

    Hi everyone, You probably see this type of thread time and time again but there is so much information about training courses online that I would prefer to hear from those who may have been through it already. 1. Which providers should I consider and which to avoid (I've spoken to BTSC, RF...
  12. RWJ

    Earn £50,747 and become an electrician

    It's probably been mentioned before..... just seen the following advert... Are you sick of your current job? Would you like a new career that offers potential earnings of up to £50,747 per year? Do you want to have a job that is both rewarding and enjoyable? Becoming an electrician can...
  13. A

    knowledge become a bit patchy please help

    hello everyone, iv been doin re wires near enough constantly over past few years so my knowledge has suffered a bit so just tryin to brush up in some areas. 1,my understanding on how a rcd operates is that basically a current goes out on phase and if there is an in balance on what comes back on...
    • Andy 4482
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    • aus become help knowledge led pat pat testing please
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  14. C

    Voltage drop calcs

    Hi Could someone kindly put me in the right direction for voltage drop in cables. I have the formula from OSG (mV/A/m) x lbxL divide 1000 but cant get my brain to kick in and piece everything together. There is very little in 7671 unless im looking in the wrong part. Do I require tables for the...
  15. Goody

    How many years of trading to become a Domestic Installer?

    Hi, How long should a self-employed person or a company be trading before registering to become a Domestic Installer? Thanks
    • Goody
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    • along aus become before course domestic domestic installer further installer their years
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  16. J

    How to become a electrician at 21

    Hi there Just looking for some advice from people , i worked as a apprentice electrician for 1 year back when i left school at 16 to 17 , due to circumstances back then i got laid off due to the company i was with had no more work and then i couldnt swap over to college full time course , so i...
    • jonjooneill1
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    • aus become electric electrical electrician how to
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  17. Y

    Training course recomendations in West Yorkshire

    Hi Folks, I am looking to start studying towards some electricians qualifications part time in the evening. I am considering changing careers but at the moment would like to do a course or two that may help me in the future. I have a back ground in electronics and telecomunications so...
  18. T

    Want to become an Electrical Estimator...Help!

    Hello people. Basically i'm wanting to get the opportunity and train to become an electrical estimator in the North East but cant seem to find anyone that is willing to take on a keen and enthusiastic person with a wide knowledge in the electrical field. I'v priced work before and designed but...
    • Tapley1999
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    • aus become electric electrical
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  19. J

    Should i become an Electrician?

    I am a 17 year old boy currently at college i get decent grades (B's and C's) however i am struggeling at college and have been offered to become an apprentice with one of my dads mates. my dad is something to do with the electrical buissness but has worked his way up the ladder now he working...
    • jwsblackburn
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    • aus become electric electrical electrician
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Australia
  20. P

    can someone explain how to become a spark in 5 days

    just how is this possible what is the course outline i just cant get my head round it all that work in 5 days is this for real and has anyone on hear done this ??? im not intrested in doing it as im going to propper college for 3 years plus 2391 after it etc im just curious how this can be done
    • perfect1000k
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    • become explain how to someone spark
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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