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  1. R

    employed on 2357 with OLCI

    Could anyone tell me if I need to be employed with an electrical contractor full time? Just I have my 9-5 job, not in the electrical trade, my friend has his own business as a spark so was wondering if I could do my work with him at weekends and get it assessed that way. Cheers for any feedback
  2. S

    Working for one's self

    Hi, i am new to this forum - after many a weeks reading i decided to join in! I have been thinking of working for myself, and am after general opinions on it really. Currently employed with all the usual redundancies flying around - we are mainly industrial sector. If the redundancies were...
  3. D

    tax question. self employed sparks.

    Hi all just a quick question , I'm looking at going self employed in a year or so and looking to buying more tools , tester ,ladders ,etc whilst I'm still employed. If you buy the gear now and keep the receipts is it still tax deductible in a year or so or would I be better off saving and buying...
  4. S

    That big move from Employed to Self Employed, Help and support.

    Hi all, I'm a spark with 5/6 year behind me and am having a real bad time with the firm I work for. They are laying off soon and would like to get out whilst i can because the clause in my contract says i get full pay for the month when I leave whereas if they lay of i get no pay for the...
  5. K

    Advice required please. Going self employed, I have my 2330, 17th & that's it.

    Hi all, I did my apprenticeship with a local council mainly on residential housing & schools. I've not worked full time as an electrician for coming on two years now. When working for the council, I was on a cyclical testing team for two years before leaving. I'm wanting to set up my own...
  6. J

    self employed

    What do you need to start off as a self employed electricain i have a full apprentiship and 17th asbestos awareness cscs ecs etc and 10yrs experience Do i also need to be part p etc Cheers john
  7. R

    Worst times for being in the trade

    I got laid off from a decent firm about 4 and half years ago been self employed since then and managed to scrape along. Been out of work now since Christmas. Getting hacked off with the constant battle to try and pick up bits of work. My missus says I have to leave this trade and get a new...
  8. S

    going self employed yay or nay ?

    Hello everyone really struggling with what to do ? I have just qualified after doing my apprenticeship ( the proper way not in 3 weeks ) and I'm considering going self-employed just wondering what all your thoughts are on what's best for me to do ?
  9. S

    how to go self employed?

    hi all, I'm new to the forum and looking to go self employed as an electrician. I have been employed in the trade for almost 10 years and hold city & guilds 2330 technical certificates levels 1 to 3. and a level 3 nvq in electro technical technology, and the 17th edition update course. after...
  10. K

    New build domestic as an apprentice or Telecom ac/dc exchange as a mate. Any advice?

    Hi everyone wondering if anyone can give me any advice, I have a final interview this week for an electrical apprenticeship and have been offered to work as a mate on telecom electrical installations ac/dc exchange systems working with DC electricity at 50V, inverters and rectifiers among three...
  11. G

    self employed rates

    Anyone know the going rate for a self employed electrician in the Sheffield area and the cost of a 10 way mains change?
  12. T

    How do you pay mates/ subsides

    Hello guys, I recently needed a hand , so advertised for a mate on here, and he's been working for me for about a week now. We obviously agreed payment and I have paid him, but I wondered if you guys had any sort of template you use as a receipt, stating such things as "I'm liable for my own...
  13. D

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB grading

    Hiya all im sorry for posting this as i know its been done to death.... but could somebody shed some light onto what i may be graded as ? ( JIB) Quals are - City and guilds 2330 - lvl2 City and guilds 2330-lvl3 C&G 2382 - 17TH edition regs C&G 2391-10 - Inspection and testing NAPIT fully...
  14. S

    self employed or limited

    Hi, im in the middle of changing from a sole trader to a limited company. However wondering if someone could clear up a tax question i have. Currently a builder i do a lot of work for pays my 20% through my utr number. If i went limited am i right in thinking i would have a company utr still at...
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    Seeking Advice - Considering training on a 2357 course

    Hello Chaps and Chapesses I appreciate this sort of question has been asked many a time and believe me I have just about read them all.. I hope you all are not sick and tired of the same questions but here goes. At 35, I'm considering a whole new career change. Presently, I'm in a white...
  16. calpol91

    Getting ECS card as a self employed spark

    hi guys. just applying for an ecs card, i have everything I need to get one, but i need a "detailed reference" Ive got a mate who works at the local job centre who ive known for years, hes going to vouch for me. does the reference have to be a case of: "iv'e known him for years, he's been a...
  17. E

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) jib regrade help

    hi fellow sparks, i need some help here. i gained my gold electricians card when i was employed back in 2007,full apprenticeship since leaving school 2360 nvq 3 and all that. since then ive been self employed and gained 17th edition and 2391. i sent away for new card and its come back as a gold...
  18. E

    xs training

    i still have yet to complete my NVQ and AM2, i'm enrolled on an apprenticeship at my college but they are being a pain in the a*** and not letting me continue unless i am employed. but of a bummer as it's the full NVQ and AM2 all paid for. I originally got on the scheme as i was employed as a...
  19. T

    National Insurance Number

    I have an interview for a nin number in a weeks time and I need to have 3 letters from employers ive contacted to prove ive been seeking employment. The problem is I have been applying for every relevant job online but getting no feedback at all. I don't want to land in with one arm as long as...
  20. S

    ECS Card? Self Employed?

    How are you supposed to validate half of the questions on the form if you are self employed? Do you need to find a sponsor?

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