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  1. K

    Any suggestions which type of electrical course would be best for my situation.

    I am 46 with 15 years + white goods experience and a few other bits and have only ever done internal courses for electrical meter training, I also have an expired gas safe for cookers that ran 9 months ago and is my only real qualification. I am looking for different job types but with 0...
  2. R

    Novice starting a Level 2 C&G 2365 Course in September

    Hi guys, this is my first post here. So I'm 31 years old. Been in the same dead end job for 8 years now, which pays the bills and can go out once a week but little else really - and no real chance of progression. For the last few years I've been trying to figure out the best way to become a...
  3. HumbleWorker 91RT

    New to the industry starting my evening course in September, what’s the top three things you look for when hiring?

    Hi All, Worked on site and coming from an industrial abseiler role into the electrical industry. Curious to see what the majority of you guys are after when it comes to employees. I’ve been a subbie for the past 8 years and believed myself only as good as my last job and reputation...
  4. B

    What qualification/training should I take?

    At nearly 42 I’ve finally had enough of a very frustratin admin job in the NHS and decided that I should concentrate on gaining a useful trade qualification... ? I’ve some extensive experience of electrical repair and installation work which where necessary I’ve had certificated, most recently a...
  5. paulchap

    looking for a online course to become an electrician

    I have found myself at the old age of 38 out of work after closing my businesses down due to covid19. i have seen a few courses(C&G Level 2+3) that start in sept but they are all atleast 100 miles away from me in the northeast. I am looking for something that i can possibly do some online...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Just completed the EVCP course!

    Wow.... there is a lot of paper work to claim the OZEV grant for domestic installs. I did the EVCP course today.... Every time you claim the grant you have to notify... DNO, building authority and OZEV, plus EIC to the customer. Plus very strict criteria for entire install. I'm not sure it's...
  7. M

    Solar pv & battery course

    Hi all, long time lurker first time poster here! Was thinking recently that with the new ev charger installs taking off, and with Solar batteries improving all the time, there must come a point soon where by a solar pv install with battery system is becoming more efficient and viable, so...
  8. A

    Another Domestic installer course noob saying hi

    Hi, and thanks for having me here.... I am considering taking one of these domestic installer courses so thought I would join up to a site like this to look around to pick up help, ideas and be realistic in what I hope to achieve. The reality is at 45 I don't expect to switch careers and become...
  9. C

    EV charging point course: which book?

    Hello everyone, I am looking forward to do an EV course. The book suggested is Code of Practice Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment (4th Edition) and there is a spiral bound edition. Does anyone know if they are the same books? It is much more cheaper! Thank you
  10. D

    What course should I do? Part P?

    I'm doing more and more DIY (domestic bits). Recently swapped an old pendant for some downlights in the kitchen. Basic stuff really. My Dad's asked me can I do the same in his place after seeing the new lights. Realised that although I know how to do it quite easily and done a fair few lighting...
  11. A

    Intense short electric course

    there hope everyone is safe Thinking of a career change and been looking into become a Electrican or gas engineer https://www.options-skills.co.uk/electrician-courses/nvq-electrical-training-course/ I know it’s a 6 week classroom base course but reading reviews there some people who have...
  12. Nitram

    Which college/Training course?

    I have a C&G 2360 Pt1 and Pt2 all Unit credits but have not completed as this requires me to pass 2391 or equivalent. (I passed out of college 20 years ago...)Testing and inspection experience is limited. I am looking for a course to complete my qualifications and worry that my lack of...
  13. J

    C&G 4141-01 tradeskills4U 5 days course

    Hi I'm considering taking this 5 day course via Tradeskils4U it's just to get a feel for electrics/ do my own DIY (swap a single socket to a double socket stuff) (whilst I'm counting down time to start my new office job, in Dec) My question is, to you need any experience to start this course...
  14. electricwizard

    Electrical Installation Course & Maths

    Hello all, I have enrolled on an Electrical Installation Level 2 course. I've formerly worked in more academic fields, but I haven't used any sort of advanced mathematics in years, such as algebra, trigonometry, or transpositions in nearly a decade. I guess I'm asking for peace of mind as I am...
  15. A

    Typically do employers take on people who do the short course, 6 months but level 3 C&G qualified in electrics

    Hi guys, I’m currently serving in the army, but I’ll be leaving next year. I’m looking at doing a 6 month course at a center called trade skills 4 you in Gatwick, to get me C&G level 3 qualified in electrics. My question is, would any employers typically take on someone with only 6 months...
  16. P

    Apprenticeship vs Evening course

    Hi, I’m interested in training as an electrician and have an opportunity to work with an electrician. I’m just considering the best route to take. Is doing an apprenticeship the best route? Or would I be better off working 5 days a week and going to college in the evenings. Are there any...
  17. A

    Course question help B/H curve

    Q - Using the above graph, comment on how the material affects the B-H relationship for cast iron and mild steel I have no idea what is required here its online course and do not get help. Do they want me to describe what is happening for example Cast iron , flux density B increases quite...
  18. R

    What's the best course to take to train as a fully qualified electrician?

    Hi all, I'm hoping you can please give me some advice, I'm an adult career changer and looking to fully qualify as an electrician. Can you please advise on what course I would need to do? There are so many out there with different companies with mixed reviews. I would like to get working ASAP...
  19. D

    HNC Level 4

    Where is the best electrical engineering online HNC Level 4 course that you have taken?
  20. W

    ECTA "Self funding" Trainee Smart Meter Installer course?

    I am interested in training as a "Smart Meter Installer" but am struggling to find any companies/recruitment agencies with vacancies. I presently work as a Meter Operative for a Data Collection company who used to offer training but recently opportunities to upskill have become "few and far...
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