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    Becoming an Electrician, best learning route? Mature Man

    Hi, I am interested in completing training and to get the qualifications needed to get to where I want. I have looked at local colleges who only seem to offer heating engineer type qualifications and other courses that seem to only scratch the surface of what I am likely to need. Could...
  2. Shell2681

    How to go about finishing mature apprenticeship?

    Hi, I’m a 31 year old mother of two- who decided on a career change in 2019. I completed NVQ level 1 and 2 in college and landed an apprentice job to finish up my full qualification. The job site is close to home for me - the main office is an hour away. Anyways I’m about 2 month away from...
  3. Peteredgar83

    I Need Work Mature electrical student, looking for apprenticeship, Merseyside.

    Mature electrical student, currently studying level 3 advanced NVQ, looking for adult apprenticeship or part time work while i finish level 3 course. 39 year old man, own transport, clean driving licence, own tools. Even happy to do odd days for free to gain experience. Thanks Peter
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    I Need Work Mature level 3 re-trainee seeks improver/mate full-time, part-time or adhoc work

    Recently, I've successfully completed all C&G 2357 level 3 knowledge units, having re-trained from the software industry. I'm now looking for experience with commercial and domestic work to get a foothold in the industry and complete the NVQ portfolio. At present, I currently hold the...
  5. R

    UK Mature first time buyer seeks advice - Full rewire needed?

    Hi there, I am a mature first time buyer looking for a property at the budget end. I have seen this property for sale and I would like to know whether it needs a full re-wire and whether this would need to be done straight away or could be left a few years. It has a Merlin Gerin unit. The...
  6. M

    Question for the more mature among us

    Hi guys Found this at a house dating from the 30s. No power but just curious as to what it was used. Is that an old socket and that's on old plug top??
  7. A

    As an mature adult, fastest pathway to become an electrician

    Hi all. I am looking to change careers after i had a failed business due to covid and looking to go into becoming an electrician. My research has brought me to start with city and guilds 2365 level 2 and 3, would that be right? In your opinion if i succeed in level would i have enough knowledge...
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    Training in Northern Ireland as a 'mature' learner.

    Hoping that someone can provide advice about entering the industry. I know there are many similar threads, but I'm looking for advice specific to training in NI. It's a struggle to find courses which aren't limited to those aged 16-24 and serving an apprenticeship. I'm mid 40s and...
    • nicebutdim
    • Thread
    • ireland learner mature northern ireland roi training
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Ireland
  9. Lister1987

    I Need Work Mature Student (32) looking for hands-on experience - Warrington and surrounding areass

    I'm currently in the early stages of my career development (read as currently 3 months in 2365 Level 2) and I'm looking to get some hands on experience, an apprenticeship at my age would be great but I'll take what I can get. Full disclosure; I am disabled but I don't let that stop me from...
  10. M

    Newbie, mature entry career changer

    Hey all, Newbie from Herts here. Joined up to research on what I would need to do train myself up as an electrician (City and Guilds L2 & L3 is the plan). Been looking at the XS training site. Bit a about me, 36 years old, currently working in an IT and Systems remit and also a qualified...
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    I Need Work Experienced and mature electricians mate looking for work in the Bridgend area.

    Just a short post, I have recently been made unemployed again due to a short term agency contract finishing. Looking for work in either the HV sector or domestic/commercial/industrial areas. Experienced and reliable im in my 40's with own tools and qualifications and ECS card. Willing to travel...
  12. fergus12

    I Need Work Mature qualified electrician looking for work to gain experience in or around Leicester

    Hi all, 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...
  13. holeydub

    I did the C&G2360 some 15 years odd years ago but annoyingly i didn't get it completed

    Its been quite a few years since i left the industry and now after some good time to think I'm looking to come back. I worked mainly in the commercial/ office fitout sector in London on the tools to begin with then later as a project manager. I have contemplated going back as a pm but as its...
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    Advice required

    Currently working as a Qualifed Supervior under the NICEIC Approved Contractors scheme, been on the tools for 11 years and work mostly on domestic and commercial. However I haven't got my NVQ3 or am2, was always told I didn't need them. What courses are available for me to compete these or...
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    nvq level 3..

    i want to do this course as fast as possible..its anyone know any city&guilds approved centre around london who can do fast..
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    ECS CARD STRUGGLING! - 2365 qualification

    whys it such a nightmare getting cards took me 4 days for jib to pick the phone up. after speaking they said due to me not having a nvq i should get a experianced worker card... got my level 2 3 2365 17th edition inspection and testing 2394/5. nightmare.. now its saying i dont have a core...
    • Mike Blair
    • Thread
    • 2365 card ecs ecs card level mature qualification scheme
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. M

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) How to get gold JIB card?

    Hello everyone! Could anybody help me with the right route of getting JIB card? I am currently have City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 certificates and CSCs card. What other card do i need to have to get JIB card? Please help me Thank you
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    Who is right??

    I've recently completed the 2356-61 and some people are saying I need to do the AM2 and some people are saying I don't with this type of nvq that I have done.. Just wondering if anyone can shed any light (no pun intended) on this for me?? Cheers Lee
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    Hi all, mature trainee here...

    Hi Lads， Glad to have found this site could definately do with the experienced sparkys in here... Just let you know currently coming to the end of the c&g 2365 level 2 fast track running approx a year.... hoping to do the level 3 2365 @ optima. ect in west bromich, anyone had...
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    Mature trainee first quality DMM

    Hi all, I'm on a career change and i'm building my kit up as i go through my quals. I am after my first good quality Multi Meter and i've come across the Fluke 177 & 323 combo kit on Ebay. The kit is brand new and he will accept £200. Is this a good price? Furthermore, is this good quality kit...

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