I am an accomplished DIY "house renovator". In my time I have fitted out house extensions in both new and old properties which have all been to a high standard. I use professional trades for things I can't or shouldn't do (electrical, gas, plastering big areas etc) but one of my common sense...
hello all new member here currently studying with train 4 jobs to get my electrical level 2 qualification is anyone else or has anyone else done the weekend course with them. It was all going well until i got this health and safety assignment to do it seams to be taking for ever has any one else...
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Just joined, worked in the property sector for 30 years as a surveyor etc. Dad was a sparks and taught me a lot, mostly carrying a tool bag from the van! Passing interest in auto electrics.
Cheers
Hi all.
Decided to join the forum as im sure it will be much help in the coming future.
Im about to enrol for city and guilds 2365 level 2 with traininginelectrical.
Its an evening course as i already have a job as a 3d POS designer but have decided,all beit a little late in life, to act upon my...
hey, im an avid diy-er and surprised ive not joined this site before.. Im happy to be here and hope to fit in with all you other guys nicely :) thanks for having me!
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Run a small domestic property improvement and maintenance company,took a year out to work as a mate for an electrical firm and then did the electrical trainee course, so I could expand my business,not easy in your 40’s with kids mortgage etc,but through it now and constantly looking to expand my...
Hello everyone I’m 36 and looking at getting myself a trade and becoming an electrician after being made redundant, I did some searching online and came across a trades trainer known has tradescourses.co.uk it’s a learn at home at my own pace with going to practical centres over an 18 month...
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My name is Rikhil and I live in canary wharf. I recently had a new kitchen installed and as part of the job I agreed with builder to get an electrician to install a new s17 fusebox and a new circuit for the kitchen. I also agreed with him to get the work done in compliance with all...
Hi my name is Adam and am 33 years old and currently a mechanic for VW, but for the past year or so I have wanted to retrain and become a fully qualified electrician, so I have done some research and found there are 3 routes for me to take, 1st is the train centres which by the sound of it are...
Hi Guys,
Just joined this forum so hello everyone.
While I'm here I'm going to ask my first question. I've just completed my city and guilds electrical installation level 2 qualification and I was wondering what my options are to find work within the industry.
Thanks in advance
Hello everyone,
I look forward to using the forum and the trainee area as I'm currently studying 2365 Level 2, I'm finding the maths part hard unit 202 as I never paid much attention at school so hopefully the trainee area will help.
I've been working as a mate for just over 10 years off and...
Hi I am considering rejoining the electrical trade and wanted some advice on how to update my qualifications to current requirements. I am 15th edition qualified and completed an indentured electrical apprenticeship in the early 80’s.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
Mark
Hi, we have recently started undertaking electrical work having been trading for ten years as an installation business. I have NICEIC and Safe Contractor and all electricians have IPAF, PASMA and Asbestos Awareness, 10m public liability. If anyone needs help on current projects or subbies to...
Just logging in to say hello.
I mainly work in the private rented sector carrying out yearly visual reports, EICR's, EIC's minor works and that type of thing. I'm in the process of joining the niceic and just waiting on my registration number.
Gerry.
Hi all, a new member/Old DIYer here to ask a question. I've done some of my own home installation in the past but the biggest was installing a storage heater ringmain on a new consumer unit. I have one simple question to ask and later another not so simple, both of which are really asking...
Hi everybody,
I've just joined the forum, and it's great to be a member!
I'm a full-time web developer looking to eventually branch out on my own. I have relatives in the industry and an interest myself, so helping electricians with their websites/online marketing is hopefully a good fit for...
Hi everyone hoping someone can point me in the right direction i have recently been approached by one of my clients who has a fire and security company that charges them a monthly subscription for ongoing servicing and maintenance, the client now wishes to use us and are looking for what we will...
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