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    Industry failing us

    I just wanted to post a bit of a moan I suppose, i think it's ashame how electrical industry falling to peices, with all these short courses on offer to part time cowboys, what happened to 4 year apprenticeships then calling yourself a spark, no wonder wages are rubbish and standard of work is...
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    Are you happy with the cost of MCS registration

    Hi Guys I am a self employed heating engineer and I am extremly unhappy with the cost of becoming MCS accredited, but what I am truly angry about is this ridiculous QMS beurocracy that is not a help to my business but as I see it a hinderence. If you are interested in what I and many heating...
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    How recognised is 17th Edition Qualification in the industry?

    Hi, Im new to the forum and I was just wondering how recognised the 17th Edition qualification was in the electrical industry and whether doing it is worth my time. I have SOME previous experience in Electrical installation (college course) but that was a while ago and I've decided to get back...
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    will working on Cruise ship give me the similar experience as the industry

    Hey people, I'm paul and I'm new to the forum and i need advice about what i should do next, sorry if this is no this is not where you post it. My Question is this, i after i finish my 303 practical (if i pass) I'm worried what will come after as jobs are low in my area, my tutor said to join a...
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    Construction Industry Scheme

    Are those of you who are small companies doing solar pv registered under the HMRC Construction Industry Scheme (if you care to admit it in a public forum). The reason I ask is that I thought I would be able to avoid it as I do not subcontract to other companies, but I spotted something on...
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB Rates of Pay

    Good Morning Can you please advise on what the 2011 JIB rates of pay are for an Electrician & an Approved Electrician
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    Mining Industry?

    Does anyone in this forum happen to work in the Mining Industry or know how to get a foot in the door so to speak? What qualifications are needed? How much level of experience is needed? What sort of people are they looking for? etc.... I realise that i have a long way to go as i am new to the...
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    What training is recommended?

    I have been out the industry for 10 years, even though I have kept abreast of regulations. I am a apprentice served, having 20 years exp, HNC Electrical Eng and a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Eng. I am looking to enter the Industry again and I'm looking to sit the 17th Edition Full Exam and...
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    And we wonder why the future of our industry in bleak

    2 third year JTL apprentices and I spotted them doing this!! And people wonder why the industry is going down hill!!
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    Ways to progress in the industry.

    What are some of the options available to progress within the electrical/construction industry? If I could do some evening courses what would you recommend? Im open to any sort of advice, so far I was thinking perhaps doing some electronics courses? But not sure of what my options are, in...
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    Fully installed prices

    How much for SolarPV? - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums found this - some of the prices are scary, won't be worth all the MCS hassle shortly - 13k for 3.9 Sanyo system .... what does everyone else think?
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    hi guys squaddie needing some advice about the industry!

    hi guys, im currently serving in the royal engineers as a military electrician (i gained 2381 doing this), im leaving service in the next few months. Im looking to get into the indusrty when i leave (ive completed 2382, part p and sitting 2391 end of feb). Sparking in the army is different than...
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    Big news for the industry

    Just heard the news, from the 1st July 2011 only NVQ Level 3 holders will be allowed to register as a qualified supervisor. Looks like the end of the 4-6 week trained electrician. Thoughts anyone!? Guess there will be a rush of people getting on a 4 week course before the deadline!!! Secondly...
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    cant seem to get in the electrical industry :(

    Hey guys and girls. Im 18 want to be an electrician but cant seem to get into it :(. I have my City and Guilds level 2, NVQ Performing Engineering Operations, Key skills level 2, All recieved from college and now i want to take the apprenticeship route and complete my Level 3 on day release but...
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    qualified electrician looking to expand my knowledge in the solar industry

    i am a qualified electrician and i have done most aspects of electrical instalations and maintenance and i need a new challenge so if anyone is looking for an electrician for there company please call 07792406785 my name is dan. thankyou
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    do you need to be with a governing body to do a pir?

    hi there im a part p approved 17th edtion electrician with my 2391 do you need to be with a governering body such as nic or eca to carry out a periodic report on a commercial property? iv been asked to do one for a local pub. but dont want to have to to fork out to become registered. as i dont...
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    best practice guides

    http://esc.org.uk/pdfs/business-and-community/electrical-industry/BPG1v2_web.pdf http://esc.org.uk/pdfs/business-and-community/electrical-industry/BPG2_09.pdf http://esc.org.uk/pdfs/business-and-community/electrical-industry/BPG3_08.pdf...
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    Does NICEIC Still Have A Hold Over The Industry

    Hi,I've just got some drawings and a spec from a client who have their own in-house designers and architects,I've been asked to put a price together,submit a tender,for the Electrical Installation.In the spec it says "Provide copies of all test certificates for fire alarm,emergency lighting and...
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    time served electrician wants to get back into the industry as a domestic installer

    Hi everyone, I am a 40 yold time served electrician that used to have a JIB approved rating back in 1994, since then i moved out of the industry but now want to set up on my own as a domestic installer Im based in leeds and would welcome advice as to what I need to do (part p course) i think...
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    Return to the industry after 20 years!

    Hi guys, have searched through loads of threads but can't seem to find what I'm looking for hence the new thread! I'm gonna be leaving the services soon and need some advice on updating my electrical skills/quals to survive in civvy street! I completed an electrical apprenticeship in the...

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