1st of all let me point out I am a recruiter but I'm not here in a commercial capacity.
I've recently started dipping my toes in the electrical market but have just realised how much there is to learn in terms of different types of sparks. different industries and different qualifications...
Me and a really good friend went to off to quote for a cctv install for "a pub". Turned up and saw the size of the place, 16 camera's!!! It is a pub and a hotel with conference rooms, it also needs an EICR, fire alarm cert, EM cert and a few remedial repairs plus data network install. Not bad...
Got called to a HMO job a few years ago, where a Indian builder had completed the job before BC had surveyed the building....needless to say they they pull it to pieces, no fire alarm, em lighting, fire doors, electrical or gas certs etc...so all was ripped out and redone at a cost.
Today the...
Hi All,
Just purchased my first home and will be looking to do a few bits and bobs like replacing old fitting. Thought I would join up to view the forum and look at threads to hopefully cover some information I need to get jobs done.
One of my first jobs i would like to do is replace the down...
Hi guys I'm thinking of changing sector and was wondering 1, what is the most appropriate and up to date qual for PV? Is it 2399?
2, is there much work ahead for 10or so years in this sector? As I've been told the hype of PV is over.
Thanks
Hi Folks,
I'm seeking to enrol on a 2365 lvl 2 in either June or September. Prior to that I'm trying to learn as much as I can and get a good foundation of the basics, partly so that it makes things smoother later on as I learn, and partly because I find it interesting.
I've spent a good few...
Hi folks,
Has anyone seen or used any type of virtual reality technology whilst learning the trade?
The reason i am asking is because i am acutely aware of the use of this type of technology for games consoles and pc games. This got me thinking more about the benefits of using this type of...
Evening guys, im looking for a little bit of advice and guidance for my current situation please
I currently work full time as a trainee electrician, and have had this job for the past 6 weeks while studying my 2365 level 2 at college on evenings
what I would like to know, is from your...
hi all :waving:
i am new to electricians forum,
does anyone know of a good siemens plc to set up as a training rig at home (in man cave),
i need some thing that can be added to as i progress learning plc programming and building projects,
i have been looking at s7 200 & s7 300 but not sure...
As the title suggests im trying to get get qualifications without giving up my newly acquired full time job. i know there are part time courses at college which i can do, but they require 2 days off during the week which cant be done due to my current situation. I have spent the past 9 months...
Hello all looking for some books to improve my containment for example conduit ,tray, cable basket ,ladder rack , trunking step by step guides to do bends sets etc etc don't get to do alot of this work to be fair thanks alot
Hi,
My bro has electrical company in Scotland and considering this fact, I am willing to undertake necessary courses and become an electrician too. I am learning a lot already from him and the more I help him, the more I think this is the best career for me in the future.
My Q is, do you...
I know multiple people have posted questions about this, but no one seems to have gotten a good answer. Does anyone know how to get qualified to work as an electrician in Germany, and how the necessary qualifications compare to qualifications in the UK?
Hi again guys, been a while since i last posted on here since ive had alot on :grin:. just a quickie really, what is everyone's take on this 'multiskilling' malarky that seems to have wormed its way into our maintenence departments?
i mean i get it, train 1 guy to be able to cover both a...
I'm 19 years old , and paying for my level 3 and doing my 17th edition aswell i have my ecs card and also my drivers license. I have contacted over 40 firms , explaining my hunger to learn and do well. But they don't want to know? and it made me think what does that say about this country's...
Just an enquiry I am due to leave the armed forces and wish to start a whole new career as a 33 year old college and uni are out the question what with a mortgage and 4 kids to feed, I am leaning towards becoming an electrician but with no prior experience does anyone suggest a feasible route...
I need some help please...
As I've read on this forum the 1 week course are a big no no. I want to learn properly but can't live on the electricians mate's wage whilst I learn to do the NVQ.
I want to learn a new skill as the job I'm in looks bleak for the future ahead. I don't think the...
It seems some companies here offer more services than the yellow pages. Is this the same in the UK? I remember my childhood electricians as electricians, carpenters as carpenters and plumbers as plumbers.
Will this affect the quality of work done?
Although as an electrician that depends on...
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