qualifications

  1. D

    UK Getting 'back' into the industry..

    Hello all - my first post. I'm looking to get 'back' into the industry, or on the tools should I say and looking for opinions on the best route to do so. A little about me, I started my career as an electrical apprentice and a few years after, working in a manufacturing setting. My main skills...
  2. AngelLaHash

    UK Qualifications: CV

    Does anyone else get emails and phone calls from companies and agencies say we seen your CV and we want you to apply for our job. And when you tell them you don't have AM2 and still doing 18th edition. They say goodbye So you didn't read my CV then!! I'm 47 and tired, doing 18th having done...
  3. R

    Qualifications needed for self employed electricians

    I am currently going self employed. I was never put through any 18th edition courses, so have booked myself onto my 18th wiring regs. I want to be able to complete minor works, eicrs etc in my new role, and looking to see what courses i need to take to do this. Reading online is a little...
  4. D

    Help with qualifications please - returning to the trade

    Hello All, I did a 4 year apprenticeship, finishing in 1994 with C&G 236 parts 1 &2 with AM2. I worked for a few companies and then went in to the security systems side of things for many years. I want to work as a one man band electrician, call outs, repairs small jobs etc. What do I need to do...
  5. elezie

    Are qualifications with no exams genuine?

    Are the qualifications with money genuine? I see so many posts stating you don't sit in exam and is genuine
  6. D

    I’m currently an IT contractor but want to be able to do electrical work too.

    Hi there. I’m hoping for some advice. I currently run a small limited company that provides IT services, both commercial and domestic so I carry out a lot of data & fibre cabling work. Over the last couple of years I’ve found that a lot of clients / customers ask me about doing electrical...
  7. M

    Qualifications needed for work on a solar farm

    Just wondering what are the requirements to work on a solar farm as an electrician involving high voltage, and what courses you would need to take to gain work in that area
  8. P

    PAT testing Qualifications

    Hi guys, first of all, really sorry if it's a daft question but I'm having a bit of brain fart. Recently I received some calls (for the first time) about PAT testing for couple local businesses. Never been bothered doing PAT, but seems like it might be good option to attract some good customers...
  9. G

    UK Updating current qualifications

    Hi guys, new to the forum. I qualified in 1988 with City & Guilds Electrical Installation Parts 1 & 2 15th Edition followed by both ONC & HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and then finally a BEng in Electronic & Computer Engineering, I became a Chartered Electrical Engineer (IEE) in...
  10. I

    someone using my qualifications without consent

    Hi Guys I was looking for a bit of advice really. I have been told that someone has been using my qualifications to allow themselves and others to carry out work . I was wondering if there is anyway of finding out if this is true, as i don't want to throw someone under the bus to find out it's...
  11. J

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Applying for an ECS Gold card with the following:

    I have completed the following qualifications gained from a 3 year level 3 advanced apprenticeship: - EAL NVQ Diploma Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (foundation competence) - EAL NVQ Diploma Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Standard...
  12. G

    Cooker installation qualifications?

    Hi, I am looking into starting an appliance supply business. I want to provide an installation service. Please advise what qualifications and testing would be required in order to do simple like for like oven replacements into existing circuits? I would only be replacing like for like, matching...
  13. R

    Fitting solar advice qualifications

    Afternoon, Just looking at expanding my business and getting more into solar. I am part p niceic18th edition which means I can supply new circuit for solar up to the isolator and sign it off. Just wondering what I need to get to fit inverter legally if anything. Do I need to be Mcs accredited...
  14. C

    Minimum qualifications for electricians?

    Morning Ive been asked to help out with recruitment of electricians at work and Im having trouble with some of the CVs we are getting. My understanding was to be a qualified electrician you need An NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) A Level 3 technical certificate (C&G, ONC, HNC) 18th Edition We...
  15. K

    Are further qualifications required to install an EV charger?

    I am a fully qualified electrician with level 3 nvq / 18th edition. Are further qualifications required to install an EV charger?
  16. Bluemc96

    What Qualifications are needed to become qualified Electrician?

    Hello, I have been reading through other threads and benefitting from seeing the fantastic advice you have to offer. However, I still have still have some questions and would be thankful for advice. Q1) I'm 25 years old, got Computer science degree, A-levels in Maths, Computer science and...
  17. G

    UK Qualifications needed for a UK electrician to work in France

    Hello all, I'm new to these forum so go easy on me! Apologies if this has been brought up many times before but I have some questions about being an electrician in France. Basically I'm currently an apprentice in the UK, a couple months away from finishing my Level 3, afterwards I have my...
  18. JD6400

    500kva substation earthing , any qualifications needed ?

    We have just taken on a new client who is extending their industrial park. Their previous electrician had been helping with the install all of a totally new feed and 500 kVA onsite substation by UKPN. I received a phone call from the client last night asking if I had tested off , or the...
  19. L

    Quals needed

    Someone please explain. what is required to do your own work. Example, rewire a house and sign off new board etc. At present my only qualifications are Part P and 18th edition. I’m only interested in domestic, not commercial/3 phase etc. I’m willing to join a electrical contractor company to...
  20. S

    Career advice just finished college

    Hi all I'm hoping to get a bit of advice from someone in the know to help me take my next step into becoming an electrician. I'm 30 and been a labourer for many years Just got my C&G level 3 in electrical installing at college in the evenings as a grown up we all have responsibilities and I'm...

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