Hi there,
Happy New Year all!
Just saying "Hi", first time on the forum and all.
I'm a keen DIY-er having done house renovations etc, but _always_ leaving connectioning/checking etc to a qualified person! Unfortunately, my family and day-job leaves me with little time for DIY these days
A...
Hello,
well, I'm not an electrician by any stretch but I do know how to wire a plug, use a multimeter and ask for help when I'm stuck.
Currently I'm trying to trace faults in a 3hp single phase 240V compressor motor - I bought the unit really cheap but it looks like the Artful Bodger has been...
Good morning all,
I am a timed served plasterer and wanting to change my career path. I have been talking to electricians on site and trying to understand the basics of domestic electrical work.
I have been online to look at courses and was taken back how many there are out there. I want to...
Hi everyone,
I'm a newbie to this forum returning to the Electrical Industry after a 10 year gap.
Having upgraded my qualifications I decided to focus on seeking work in the testing and inspecting field.
I've purchased a brand new Kewtech KT63, had my first 500 business cards printed and...
Hi all..
Im Rabbit (Ryan on a sunday :rolleyes:) and from the almighty central Scotland lol
Currently a sparkys mate with 7 months on the tools (with my mate funnily enough lol) but going for my apprenticeship in the form of an adult learning course at night after june, just missed out on...
Hi,have worked (and still do) for a company for 10 years now and have just about had enough, does anyone have any advice at setting up on my own? Any info and advice welcome
Hi all,
I started my electrical apprenticeship nearly 10 years ago went to college for 3 and half years on the C&G 2330 I passed every test except the last one on level 3. I worked as an apprentice electrician for 2 and a half years before Jacking it in. The company I worked for weren't very...
Hello, My name is Tom and i am new here. I am not sure if this is correct place to ask this question so sorry if it is not. I am 28 years old and never worked as electrician and don't have any experience in any trade and never been on site but i am on college program to become electrician i...
After years of not being able to land myself an apprenticeship and being stuck in a job I don't want to do I'm becoming more and more frustrated.
I've tried to get work as an Electricians mate but all have asked for 2+ years experience, so I feel as if I'm at a dead end right now.
Is there any...
Hi, Please excuse the 'jump straight in' thread! I've tried looking all over the internet for a solution to my problem, but can only find links to Landlord and Tennant issues!!
I have an electric roller shutter door on my garage that has been installed for a number of years. I used to be able...
Good morning!
Just a quick intro, I am looking to get back into doing some hands on work in my spare time as my job has become more office based and i so miss working on the tools.
I started with 4 year apprenticeship working on building sites then moved into industrial work for the past 8 years...
Hi guy's
Just joined the forum, I'm putting myself through college on a night after work and just passed my C&G L3. I'm going to do the regs but going to have to wait until the 18th edition comes out and then after that I'm doing inspection and testing. Any advice on what is best to do after...
Hello Everybody,
I’m 32 years old. I’m not an electrician yet, but want to be qualified electrician. Finished C&G 2365 level 2 and continue level 3.
Most of the time I read, a very interesting forum. A lot of useful information.
Thank you.
I've been lurking on the forum for a while but have decided to say hello.
Background is mainly in IT and telecoms - a mixture of software development and hardware installation and support but now working for an electrical equipment manufacturer.
Just started the level 2 installations course to...
hi guys
As the title says I’m a newbie doing a home course with Trades Gateway (TRAIN4JOBS) while working full time as a site supervisor at a primary school. I’ve been doing it now for almost 13 years at the same school and have now decided at 34 years old I want something different. I’m...
Hello I am new to this forum. My name is Luke, and I am from Oldham, Manchester.
I am currently studying City & Guilds Level 3 2365 at Oldham College as an adult learner. I am 29 years old.
I am looking for work around college.
I was kind of hoping someone on here might be looking for a...
Hi chaps
Just after a bit of guidance if possible
I'm 37 been out the electrical trade 7 years now but looking on getting bk on site and further my qualifications (8years experience mix of domestic and commercial)
I have city and guilds 2361 parts 1 and 2 . 17th edition but think that's...
Hi i'm new on here and thought i'd introduce myself. Have been working as an Aircraft engineer all my life and fancied a complete career change, bought on mainly because the company is shutting our site down at the end of the year! Always had an interest in domestic electrics and decided to get...
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