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I am 25 and currently studying through the EAL Diploma and have obtained my Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation. Next up is the Level 3. The thing I am wondering is what I need to do to become approved. I understand it takes time and have been gaining as much experience as I can...
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I've been considering for a long time now whether or not I want to become an electrician.
I have contacted the local college and im not sure what course I should enroll onto. I have no previous experience so I'm a complete novice.
What courses do you guys recommend I do in becoming a...
I'm 19 and I'll be hoping to start a course at college in September which is the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation. Is this the right course that I should be doing to becoming an electrician and what should I do after I complete level 2&3.
Also another question, how is...
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I completed a city & guilds course to level 2 in 2007 and have been working on site as an improver through agency's ever since I left collage. Now that I'm at a high level of experience I want to finish my training to be fully qualified. Now as I understand it the courses have...
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I'm currently working as an electrician on commercial and industrial projects, however I am very interested in trying to break into the live events side, only thing is i don't have any experience in it.
Would this be a possible transition? and if so could you recommend a way of...
Hi, first post here.
I'm wanting to get into the trade and was wondering what the best and fastest route would be at my age?
I would prefer getting an Apprenticeship as this allows me to earn whilst I get the qualifications but I have been told the majority of employers have preference to...
Hi there, I am nearly 33 years old and earn just over £7p/h, it may go up to £8.50p/h in the future with the grounds maintenance company i work for. I have started to realize that living on this low income is a struggle and i do not see things getting any better.
My mum passed away last year...
hi im new to the forum,
I live in the Swansea area and currently work in an office job (9-3) pushing paper all day and am looking for a total career change and becoming an electrician.
I am looking for advice from you guys as to what is the best route to take in becoming an electrician such...
How do all, im Matt and iv come here to ask a few questions and queries about becoming an electrician as I know you lot on here have a lot of experience between you and can probably answer my questions better than related google searches have. Iv had a look on this site and checked out a lot of...
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I am currently an Apprentice/Improver for an electrical firm focussing on commercial/Industrial installations but I am getting layed off once I have completed my AM2 (October) after which I will be fully qualified. Once my AM2 has been completed the opportunity of becoming self employed...
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Basically I am seeking advice about what to do next. I have gained the 2330 City & Guild Electrotechnical Level 3 qualification, 17th Edition and a CSCS Card. I recently got my first electrical job, which is temporary, working as an Electricians Mate. I was told by one of the...
hi I am looking if someone can guide me in the right direction i currently i qualified electrical engineer and work a 4 on 4 off pattern but i am wanting to see how to become a domestic electrician below are the current qualifications i already hold and i am going to do the 17th edition first...
Hi, I have worked as an Electricians Mate on Industrial/commercial jobs for the last couple of years and have now decided that I want to become fully qualified. I’m unsure what Qualifications that I would need and where the best is place to taken them. I have been in contact with my local...
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This is my first post on here. I am 30, employed at leicester university in logistics and at a point where i am in desperate need to be doing a job that i actually enjoy and stimulates/challenges me. I have a mature, professional mind set and have a family (not sure this info is needed but...
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Im really interesting in becoming a sparky and am trying to work out the best route through gaining the required qualifications. I'll be re training and trying to do this in conjunction with holding down my current job as an electronics technician. The reasons behind this change are too...
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Ive been offered some work by a company, however they don't want to take me on the books as an employee because they haven't got secured long term work currently.
I was wondering if there was any advise out there on what the process is to becoming a sub contractor?? Ive always been...
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I read some threads about going to the college instead of 5 weeks courses. But (big BUT here), I'm 34, I work as a driver now, the college courses starts in september, I really want to do this courses as fast as possible, full time ( I will quit my driving job).
I have no experience at all in...
Hi all, ever since I finished my GCSE's two years ago, I have always been interested in training as an electrician through apprenticeships. I am currently finishing my A levels at the moment, which are dragging on, but would love to start training after I have finished school.
I am applying for...
I'm currently 4 months till the end of my mechanical engineering apprenticeship and in the 4 years I've spent a couple as an electricians mate learning what I can, wiring basic control panels and helping to install new circuits.
Since I'm comming to the end if my apprenticeship my company are...
I am 24 years old and looking at becoming an electrician.
How would i go about doing this without going down the apprentice route?
My local college offer these courses City and Guilds level 2 and 3 in electrotechnology
if i did these two courses were would i go next after that?
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