I'm only starting this thread because 2 last night got locked by Marvo before I could respond again.
So in response to:
http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-forum-general-electrical-forum/82885-minimum-qualifications-needed.html
More harm was done by the replies to the original...
Sorry but i just had to put my two pennies worth in!!
The last thing the industry needs in the UK right now is bathroom installers thinking that they are competent!! Jesus where is it all going to end!! You Electricians really do need to get your heads together and somehow put a stop once and...
I run a bathroom installations company. This is a legal matter that I need to get right. What is the MINIMUM qualifications needed legally to work as an electrician.
I have very good fully qualified electricians working for me but this is a very specific point I need help with. Not what is...
I appreciate that this question fills you all with horror but it is important in my position.
I run a bathroom installation company and need to know the MINIMUM qualifications needed for domestic installation.
Don't worry, I'm not putting a kid on his 1st day out of college in charge of all our...
I have City & Guilds 2382-12 and 2392-10, as well as various other certificates, all gained from OLCI, and am working as a self-employed "Domestic Electrical Installer". I always thought that qualifications were for life, but the more I read about this in relation to electrical qualifications...
Hi,
Hope I'm posting this query in the correct forum.
I'm looking to return to the Electrical industry after few years break and look like I need to join the JIB, however I'm a little confused with what grade I will achieve as didn't really get any real guidance when i phoned them :(
In short...
I know there are a few Irish sparks on here so thought i would post in this forum.Can you clear something up for me.When you do an apprenticeship in the south do you study for the junior and senior trade certificate and when you get them are they for the subject of electrical engineering or...
Hello everyone, im 32 years old and I have very recently got my 17th edition, full scope part p and my pat testing qualifications. Im now studying for my inspection and testing and so on. My problem now is I need experience in the trade and cant seem to find anyone to give me a chance. Does...
hi im new to this forum so firstly hi, ill apologise now as im guessing this question comes up loads but when researching it seems to be a grey area
im looking and doing a bit of pat testing for a few DJ mates of mine and im nvq level 3 and am2 qualified but do i still need to do a pat testing...
I'm about to do the 2394 C&G but the place is asking if i want to do the EAL level 3 instead, Is it the same and is it sort after by company's looking to employ ?
I have also been told that the 2394 is for new buildings only ?? Do i have to have both 2394-2395 (it used to be 2391 or this is...
Hi,
I wanted to know what electrical qualifications people have, the courses they did and what part of the industry they went into. With no clear one way to get into the industry, I wanted to really know if I am taking the right path and the route others took. I am coming from an IT...
Hi quick question what is the best Pat testing qualification that I should go for EAL level 3/City & Guilds level 3 or will some other random course do I am already a Napit member and they say that they only recognise EAL level 3/City & Guilds level 3 but do I need to register with them for pat...
Hi all,
I passed my City and Guilds over 30 years ago now, I obtained by 'A' and 'B' certificate and worked for about 7 years, mainly on construction sites. I changed my career and after 30 years and ended up as an Electrician I have now retired from my previous employment. I went back to...
Hi All,
I'm new to the site, so hello all.
I've only managed to find old postings to my questions so i'm hoping someone can help.
I'm looking to move into property development, and its making me wish more and more that i had studied a trade at college. Im know looking at doing a course at...
Hi all.
I'm an experienced electrician that can pretty much wire a house etc. The down fall is I do not have any qualifications. In today's world people say it is experience over qualification.
I'm self employed but in the computer world as in I repair hardware. I hate it and wish to go back...
Hi everyone,
Despite having read the forum posts for months now this is my first post so apologies if its an old question or posted in the wrong place.
Anyway I qualified as an in 1980 having done some HTEC certificates as part of a 4 year apprenticeship. However, rather than stay on with my...
Hi all,
I have some questions and hope you can give me the answers.
A few years ago I completed the City and Guilds 2360 followed by the 17th edition regulations update course. Since then I have been a handyman for a local company but I am now wanting to do some electrical work. So my questions...
Got a budget of £ a few thousand and 31 years old with no previous training or experience in electrics aside from basic personal domestic stuff and general knowledge but would like to have a trade and am willing to study and PAY to gain it.
There seems to be no clear route to becoming a...
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