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  1. H

    I Need Work Looking for some experience in london

    I'm currently studying my C&G 2365 and 17th edition in college and I'm in need of experience, this doesn't have to he permanent. All help is appreciated thanks for reading!
  2. K

    College leaver, any advice?

    Hi, I've recently finished college receiving my level 3 diploma in electrical installation I understand that my best possible option is to find an apprenticeship within the electrical industry. But, if anyone is familiar with what this diploma can do for me please could I get some advice? I'm...
  3. bozy09

    17 yr old Looking for best college to do lvl 2 electrical installations

    Hello, I'm 17 years old and I recently left sixth form to persue my dream career as an electrician but I have one single problem- I have no idea which college I should go to. I have looked at 3 colleges; college of north west london, City of Westminster College, Barnet Southgate college...
  4. C

    Help to start... college/apprenticeships

    Hi folks New to the forum world so apologies if I've done this wrong. I'm looking for some advice from some experienced tradesman! I'm looking for a change of career and hope to eventually become a qualified electrician. I'm currently 30yrs old and I'm a tree surgeon (bored of it) and was...
  5. C

    Feel a bit shafted by my college

    Hi firstly thanks for reading. I'm currently studying 2365/2 I just passed the first year with distinction. When I started this route my college was offering 2365/3 at £1100 (same as level 2), now I know I still have a year until I'm eligible however the college have just increased their fee for...
  6. Bear

    Advancing my career and going back to college or university

    Hello everyone. Sorry if this is in the wrong section was not sure. Am looking at courses at college and universities. I have been a electrician for 18 years and I am now just turned 37 and to be honest I want more. Domestic sparky with industrial working thrown in over the years. I do a lot of...
    • Bear
    • Thread
    • career college electricians vans going training van vehicle
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Dave OCD

    What my lad made today at college.

    A cable stand, from 20mm galv conduit. He was well chuffed and couldn't wait to show me when I got home. I think he did well, still only 17. :)
  8. Gaz92552

    College around Essex/East London to complete AM2

    Could anyone point me in the direction/recommend somewhere I could complete my AM2? Ive had a look on google, but appreciate recommendations. Thanks
  9. S

    Teaching opportunity *gulp*

    Hey all Been a while and then some since being on here so hoping everyone is well. Not sure if this is the correct location to post but here goes. Ok, a massive opportunity has come my way to provide some temp cover teaching to various groups of learners in a FE environment. I am wondering if...
  10. H

    College Assignment - Large Design Loads

    I've got a college assignment based around design. There's 4 DBs: Main CCU DB1 - Lighting DB2 - Power DB3 - Offices I'm assuming that the Main CCU is the intake and that then has distribution circuits to the three DBs. Cool, so I started working through the lighting DB, got about 30A total...
  11. D

    Electrical level 3 courses

    Hello there I'm currently doing my level 2 electrical 2 nights a week at college I was wondering if anyone's ever done the level 3 but with the home schooling. I like the idea of doing it at home because of the flexibility I.e I can work later and I don't have to always rush back to get back...
    • Dan morris
    • Thread
    • college courses doing electrical level level 3 still
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. D

    Installing sockets for a friend

    Hi I'm very new to electrical work I'm doing my level 2 electrical installation at college and my friend that's just got a new unit has asked if I could put some sockets in for him. I was wondering if this is as simple as I would do at college I.e. Ive done it all on the mdf boards etc at...
    • Dan morris
    • Thread
    • college experience friend installing sockets
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  13. Harrykendal

    Course work help needed! (Assignment)

    I'm currently doing a 2357-608 assignment on fault finding and I have this question, Describe, for this installation, Two types of faults most likely to occur in each of the following; A) Wiring systems in the loft space above the first floor. B) Equipment and accessories in the intake room...
  14. C

    City and guilds course or jtl apprenticeship? Which one would be more suited for career

    Hi everyone, My name is Chris and I'm new to this site and the electrical world. I'm 26 and have started college (a bit late to the party) but after a lot of ups and downs with career paths I believe I'm making the right decision moving to being an electrician. I'm doing L1 city and guilds...
  15. B

    Insulation test on shower with neon switch

    Doing an insulation resistance test on a shower, can someone explain how to bypass the neon in the isolator? Do most people chock block bypassing neon or another way? Also for a lighting circuit with flurocents? Thanks
  16. D

    college assignment task help please for 2365/ 305

    Hi, I'm new to the electrical field, have passed my level 2 and learning my level 3 but regrettably have very little 1st fix experience. As an assignment I have been asked to provide a fixture and fitting list to a made up drawing of a first floor house(lounge/halllway/kitchen/downstairs toilet/...
    • david vallance
    • Thread
    • 2365 assignment attach college different help please light lighting please
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. S

    Am2

    Hi all, just wondering if anyone has a contact / number to arrange to do an Am2 somehow? Got my level 2/ 3 but never finished portfolio on nvq due to my company going bust so had to sort college out myself, I've got 5 years experience being qualified just never needed my gold card because of...
  18. R

    Apprentice's

    Evening all, Do you have to pay apprentices while being in college (if so, how many hours). I know they don't do 8 hours a day. Anybody know the Law on apprentice's and pay. I'm not a tight arse but have an appy who is taking the mick in working hours. Cheers
  19. G

    Is this right

    A lad I know about 2 years out of his apprenticeship rang me the other day for some advice. Basically he is doing some work for a company that is getting work through a local council over my way, anyway having been there for a few weeks he was asked to provide proof of his qualifications because...
    • GMES
    • Thread
    • apprenticeship college courses qualifications right
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. T

    Training

    Hi, as you might not know I am looking to start a career change into becoming an electrician. I phoned a local college who said Level 2 part time 36-40 weeks 2x 3 hour classes at £1900 + vat I have also contacted a training place. 36 week 2 weekends on 2 off for £2995 all inc. they are...
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