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I am interested in completing training and to get the qualifications needed to get to where I want. I have looked at local colleges who only seem to offer heating engineer type qualifications and other courses that seem to only scratch the surface of what I am likely to need.
Could...
Hi, I’m after some advice.
Back in 2005/6 I did the city and guilds 2351 course but never completed the last log book to gain the NVQ level 3.
The company who i was with sacked me and since then I’ve been working for a company since, got comfortable they pay me a good wage and I’ve never...
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So I was in the process of looking into a career change. I noticed a local training company offering a 'gas managed learning program', enabling you to become a gas safe registered engineer, but I don't have much hope for gas with the net zero plans so decided to look through their...
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I am looking to change my career and become a domestic electrical engineer / installer. I do have some related experiences and qualifications .
I am looking for some un biased advise on what steps I need to take in order to achieve this . Long term I am only looking to work in the...
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I have recently sat my City and Guilds EV charger course and am now looking to become OLEV approved. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what the process of doing this is
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Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum. I have seen the posts about becoming an electrician, however, given we are living in uncertain times, I would really like some advice on becoming an electrician during the covid years.
I have a degree in electronic engineering and I have been working...
I recently did a load of work making good a poor installation for a friend who just bought a flat. I have some electrical qualifications and 30 years experience, but I'm not a member of a CPS because I don't do enough notifiable work for it to be worth paying the subs.
When it came to bonding...
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I’m looking to become a qualified electrician but already have a full time job so unable to complete a full course.
can you get online courses that you take your time with? For example https://gbconstructiontraining.com/courses/part-p-cg-2393-10-online-course-weekday-exam-value-bundle/...
Hello there. I am 22 and would like to become an electrician. While searching online, I found the TradeSkills4U L2&L3 2365 qualification, worth £7490. I know it will NOT make me a qualified electrician, but I am of the understanding that I need that qualification to get me through the door. Can...
So I’m at a crossroads. I’m 21, and I’ve just applied for a college course but im worried at the end of it I will not be able to get a job as an electricians mate. And I’m worried on how long it will take.
I was looking at the apprenticeship route, but it’ll leave me on £4.15 an hour and...
This has been on my mind for a while.
I've read about taking apprenticeships, but is it even possible to survive on that low a wage if you're not a teen living with parents?
Hello All, I am in my 30's and currently, work as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer and always have.
My Apprenticeship was in Manufacturing Engineering, some of which included basic electrical knowledge/aspects, for multi-skilling... However, the majority was mechanical.
Since my...
I’m 20 and looking to train as an electrician but doing apprenticeship is impossible for me as I have a mortgage to pay for and a lot of other bills etc. I’ve been looking at short courses but I don’t believe they can train you to be a level 3 in 4 weeks so I’ve been looking at night school to...
Hello everyone I am new to this forum so ease me in gently!!!
I often found myself coming across this forum when I was seeking help or advice towards queries I had.
I am an Approved Electrician with 8 years experience across domestic, industrial, commercial and medical locations. I am often...
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Thanks for taking the time to read this. Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum for this sort of topic, please point me in the right direction if that's the case.
I'm looking for advice and opinions from people working as electricians or sparkies mates on whether or not in...
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I have about 10 years of experience within the electrical industry, mainly domestic properties from small houses, to big houses with advanced electrics. Currently working in Canary wharf in a large resedential block of flats.
I actually don't have any electrical qualifications. I...
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i am new to this forum and any help would be appreciated.
I have been a fully qualified electrician for nearly two years. I completed an apprenticeship with laing o'rourke and i have just passed the 2391 test and inspection course making me an approved electrician. I am looking to...
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I've recently been thinking about my current career within the world of IT and have decided to change direction. I've been working with computers for nearly 10 years and don't have the job satisfaction I thought I would have. I'm only 30 and think its the right time to change. Office work...
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I already got my NVQ 3 as an installation electrician, but I've been thinking about getting qualified as an Auto electrician as well. Does anyone have any information in that regard? I see that City and Guilds offers courses, but I want to avoid them if possible (I've got mixed feelings...
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