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    Becoming an Electrician as a Mature Student

    Hi I am looking to re-train as an Electrician as i have been made redundant - i am in my mid thirties -and was about to go down the Domestic Installer route, when I was told there not really worth the paper their written on. So I have decided to do the City & Guilds 2330 Lv 2+ 3, and eventually...
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    Newbie question on working and studying to becoming a spark

    Hi I am new to the forum and have found it really useful so far but was wondering if someone could help me out? I am 21yo Engineering graduate whos poor degree grade is useless. I wish I had gone straight for an apprenticeship out of school which I did seriously consider but no point in...
    • jharrisberg
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    • aus becoming before course electrical work electricians' talk going newbie point question spark studying working
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
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    Newbie advice on becoming self-employed

    Hi everyone, I've been reading through the general posts over the last couple of hours and I'm almost 100% certain that training to be a sparkie is the right career change for me. Perhaps the last piece of advice that I'm seeking is what are my prospects like when it comes to setting up on...
    • Irlam10
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    • advice becoming electricians' talk newbie
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Business Related
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    use of renewable energy becoming law in the building trade

    i think its time to get yourself booked on those potovoltaic array courses. as from september this year all new build propertys must have a renewable energy source fitted to them. i cant think of many clients that would like a wind turbine on there roof so P.V array should be a winner. Also in...
    • Stu spark
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    • aus becoming building electricians' talk energy renewable renewable energy trade
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
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    Route to becoming competent via 2330

    Am determined to get suitably qualified and work as an electrician. Age in late forties - been in engineering but no actual electrical work apart from manufacturing. Ultimate aim is to work for myself doing mainly domestic, perhaps specialising in newer technology such as PV, underfloor heating...
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    Is the JIB becoming irrelevant?

    Got told today that the 2 main electrical contractors on the olympic site are pulling oyt of the JIB.Anyone else heard this? If this is indeed true then that would mean they can set their own rates,no lodge or travel,im really becoming fearful about the future of this game.Mate of mine was in...
    • jcarlie
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    • becoming companies electricians vans electricians' talk jib offering paying rates van vehicle
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related
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    CIS, becoming self employed..

    Hi all, I am a bit confused with this CIS stuff. I have recently finished college and become a qualified sparks (on paper anyways). I have found someone to kindly take me on and give me practical experience when he can; and when I don’t have to look after my kids (as this is currently my...
    • SparkieBusiness
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    • becoming cis cis card electricians' talk employed self self employed
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related
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    new to the forum, need advice on becoming a domestic installer!

    hello! I would really appreciate some advice! I have been working for a company in southend, and i was there nic qs. i left them last week. Just started to get work through a new company doing wet rooms for the council. and I obv need to certify the work myself, I have got the 2392 inspection n...
    • sofargone
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    • advice aus becoming domestic domestic installer electricians' talk installer new the forum
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
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    The jobs becoming a joke

    just seen a job advertised for a 2391 tester £20 a test, and the sad thing is someone will take that job and do 10 a day.
    • calv68
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    • aus becoming electrical work electricians' talk hours jobs working
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    Becoming a Electrician

    Hello, So i have decided i want to become a electrician when a leave school in a few months but i have a few questions i would like to ask before i fully commit myself. 1) What type of training course should i go on in college to become a fully qualified electrician? 2) How long will it before...
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    Becoming An Electrician Help Please!!!!

    :) Hello everybody, was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction in becoming an electrician. I have found this course Electrical Courses, Electrician Training which offers a 17 day course for £2200, it states you gain part P and domestic electrical installer qualifications...
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    Becoming self employed

    Hi Guys, I have been a qualified spark for a number of years now.I have also tested and have 2391.Due to being made redundant I am considering going self employed.Do I have to have part P and if so why? and do I have to be registered in order to advertise and do domestic or...
    • Innominata
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    • becoming electricians' talk employed self self employed
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Padwan Learner on his first steps to becoming a Master Jedi Sparky.

    Hello all, Been a warehouseman for 9 years and have decided on a career which doesnt involve driving a forklift! Have enrolled in the access2tradecareers programme with a view to complete the EAL VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers, 2382-10,2392-10,2391-10 and the...
    • wallicio
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    • becoming electricians' talk first learner master sparky steps
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    thinking about becoming an electrician.

    Hi all, as you guessed I'm totally new here. I'm actually a joiner(20 years experienced, although not fully qualified I'd say I'm a bloody good joiner) and good all round woodworker. I've played around with electrics since i was a kid and could probably wire a house no problem, but want to learn...
    • Sean b23
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    • becoming electric electrical electrician electricians' talk thinking
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    becoming part-p

    Aright lads,im thinking of becoming part-p and have a few questions, iv been a domestic electrician for 17 years now, I worked as an electricians mate for 8 years and have been on my own for the rest, I only work in domestic houses, I have no official qualifications, just the 8 years of learning...
    • rob1976
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    • becoming electricians' talk part-p
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Becoming Qualified

    First of all, sorry if this is in the wrong place i didnt know where to put it. Im just wondering whats needed to become qualified? So far i have completed: level 2 - 2330 level 3 - 2330 17th edition PAT testing Im currently on an apprenticeship but all the electrical work has dried up
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    The long road to becoming a sparky

    hello ll, First up, im a qualified chippie but since i was 16 really wanted to be a sparky. 10 years on and i have decided to chase that dream!!!! And as a added bonus i could repair the wires i nail through myself! Im a little confused on what course to take and what qualifacations i need...
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    becoming self employed

    Hi Guys, Due to current employment situation,I am considering going self employed.I have 17th,2391 etc and have been doing commercial testing for the past 12 months until my employer went bust.Would appreciate any advise regarding setting myself up and getting work in,pricing for jobs etc.Thanks
    • Innominata
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    • becoming electricians' talk employed self self employed
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
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    Becoming self certified?

    Yello fella's I have decided to go self employed as im starting to get alot of work in. Im a Nic QS for a firm at the moment but i want to join the ECA for my own company. I have been issuing my own clients with my firms nic certs, I have booked an assessment with ECA and they want to see 2...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC - becoming approved

    I'll be taking my 17th Edition exam in May. Providing I pass this, I would like to do some smaller commercial work, mainly adding spurs to power the ELV stuff I install now to make a bit of extra cash. Then later in the year take my exams for Part P. To become approved I realise you need to...
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