Dear all,
How much experience do you think you need to do an EICR 1. Domestically and 2. Commercially.
I have been told that some Competent Person Schemes will insist on previous experience others will not.
Given what you are assessing and the potential risk/insurance implications do you...
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I am a time served approved electrical contractor with 20 years experience first 15 years as a rewire spark with my own team rewiring five properties a week on council schemes ( to a very good standard as well ). And the last 5 years working on commercial / industrial sites such as...
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My name is Tom, this is my first post on here. I live in Suffolk & I am looking to begin my training for the C&G 2365 level 2 and 3 and have been let down by the training provider in Norwich. The course has been put back 5 months and I can not find any where local to start it in the...
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I'm Dave and 37 years old, living in Birmingham.
In the last few years I've undertaken my C&G 2365 level 2 and 3 (both 1 year courses part time at college) and my C&G 2382 - 17th Edition.
In the next few months (time and money allowing) I'm looking at doing my...
Bit of a first post but Ive encoutered some dangerous going on today at work. Im not the finished article and im not here for no, if you dont know what your doing you shouldnt be doing it malarky. If any one can tell me what the ---- is going on it would be most appreciated.
The job is a...
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apologies for the long post, but bare with me... I'm new to this forum, I'm joining because i'd really like to get some advice on what steps to take to gain more experience and possibly start up on my own. I'm becoming a little bit disheartened at how hard it is to break this industry...
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My name is Chris and I am 37, I have recently come to the end of my electrical training. I've recently completed my C&G 2382 (17th Edition), 2365/2&3, 2394 qualifications and just waiting for the result of 2395 exam, and now I am looking for work to get my NVQ3 and gain as much...
Looking at doing an AP course as i'm keen to get into the O&M side of MW scale solar, I'm after some advice from people in the HV industry.
There are a couple of City & Guilds accredited courses around but do they make you employable? Has anyone done one or put staff through one? If you are...
Hi guys, my names dean from Southend. I'm looking to build a career as an electrician after being a stay at home dad for a few years. My wife and I are due our second child and wants to spend more time at home with the kids this time round so it gives me a chance to learn a trade and build a...
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looking for some advice on the most sensible way to move forward. Iv just passed my level 2 and have some experience. I eventually plan to go on my own when I feel ready and have enough experience to do my own business justice. However in the meantime I plan to do the odd job...
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...
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Hi Everyone. I am an electrician with experience mainly in automation, machine building but have experience in electrical design within the electrical control panel environment. I also have experience in industrial, commercial and domestic installation work.
I have 17th Ed 3rd amendment and...
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At work, when the need arises, I use Eplan for electrical drawings but I am soon to undertake some side projects and need to put some drawings together.
I don't have eplan at home, so have been looking at affordable alternatives and have been tinkering with edraw, but for the life of...
hi everyone I not long finished college . i did a level 2 and 3 city and guilds, 17 edition , 2394, 2395 which i found challenging, i also have ECS card (adult trainee), have my own hand tools, can drive both car and truck (c license ). i have been applying for jobs i even offered to work for...
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