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Thought I should sign up after spending a few days reading some really informative posts on here. This certainly seems to be a very friendly and helpful forum and i look forward to hopefully gaining some valuable knowledge from the wealth of experience on here.
Well I have just started...
I have been living in working in Asia for the last 6 years and considering a career change. I will turn 30 next year
I want to train as an electrician. I was thinking about taking an intensive course and then gaining some on the job experience with a view of applying for a work visa 1 to 2...
So I'm about to start the electrical course level 2 in September and I've just started working for an electrical company so all is well.
However I've always wanted to live in a different country and thought I could take this qualification and make a career of it somewhere else. But the more...
I've just finished Level 2 C&G 2365 Electrical Installation. I have no prior practical electrical experience (worked in retail last 8 years).
I just need some people to bounce some ideas off...
I'm still working in retail (funding course) but now that I've got my level 2 I'm looking to get a...
Hey Everyone,
First time poster here, not really sure if this is the right place to post this, but i have nothing to lose!
I am basically just looking for some advise on where to take my career now, I am 25 and started fairly late within the electrical industry, (around 2 years ago I had NO...
As above.Anyone any ideas.20 years at this crack now and to be honest I've just had enough. The thoughts of another 30 years is driving me mad.....:banghead:
Hi all. I've been working as an electrical labourer on domestic and commercial builds and want to find out what you think are the top jobs for electricians and what courses you need. Im interested in wiring systems and using maths, so what careers are out there? Genuine posts please.
Hey guys,
I'm nearly 21, did a 3 day induction before I left school at my local construction college, loved it. Left school at 16, got pretty crappy grades, and so it all went to pot and I didn't return to college.
Only recently have I decided, yet again, that I really want to peruse this...
Hi I was after abit of advice on courses to further my career and meet the criteria on job searches. Im currently self employed with no work on and agencies want 2391 or equivalent. I've looked into 2394-2395 and no these are a must. Is there any courses in panel wiring, conveyer belt systems or...
Hi folks,
First time on here. I'm an Electrician with a few years offshore experience. I'm looking to still work offshore but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a career change?
I'm willing to take a pay cut and start at the bottom of the ladder. I know it is very vague but I'm open...
I have been applying to companies for 2 years now, I have my Electrical Installation 2330, 17th Edition, and currently taking my 2394 and 2395 Testing and Inspection. I have no experience because I can't get a Job as an electrician due to no experience, how do I get into the Electrical Trade...
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I'm currently doing a new career skills course and am really enjoying it , but I'm looking to network with other students doing the same course to chat to and potentially try and do my practical's with , I feel if you already know someone there it may make it less stressful during the...
Hi there
I'm currently doing a new career skills course and am really enjoying it , but I'm looking to network with other students doing the same course to chat to and potentially try and do my practical's with , I feel if you already know someone there it may make it less stressful during the...
Hi all, I am a 28 yr old who has decided a career change. I currently work as a software technician/support tech in an office. I am fed up of been sat at my desk listening and making calls when my interest is being an electrician.
The advice I would like is on the following.
am I too old to...
Hi everyone, I have been thinking about trying to further my career, I have been thinking about training as an electrical engineer, would anyone know what would be the best way to go about it. I have looked on the net but there seems to be a lot of sites but not much information. I have spoken...
Hi there,
This isn't something ive thought about overnight. (Ive seen the i want to be a sparky in 6 months after a dream last night threads). Its been a long whirled thing so ill give some brief background...
Im 19/20 and wanting to become an Electrician (Installation). The hindrance is my...
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I'm a hard working 32 year old from Bristol, I'm looking at getting into the electrical game as I'm fed up with my dead end fork lift driving job. I decided I wanted to become an electrician after I had an electrician to install an extra socket in my kitchen and I seen how easy it was (...
Hello all, I am currently an A level student but next year I'm looking to get into the power industry. I was looking at either going to National Grid on their trainee engineer programme or a similar scheme with my local distribution company (SSE). I was wondering if anyone had any experience...
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