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  1. C

    Best way to become qualified

    Hi guys, I'm 28 and looking to become an electrician, I was an apprentice at 21 but was not fully focused and wasted the opportunity only working on site for about around a 8 month, but now I'm looking to go back. I'm in retail management currently with a young child and a wife so would it be...
  2. S

    I have a HNC in electrical engineering and I would like to become a qualified electrician.

    Hi Guys, I have spent the majority of my adult life trying to secure an apprenticeship as an electrician, this has been a very hard journey but I have not given up, I have gone as far as putting myself through a HNC in electrical engineering passing my graded unit with an A in the hopes that...
  3. S

    What do I need to become fully qualified?

    I’m currently in the forces and I’m doing a part time electrician course for when I get out. The course is through ‘new trade careers’ (which I know are pretty crap), but was the best way to fit into my work schedule. It’s a C&G course where I’ll gain: C&G 2365 level 3 diploma in installing...
  4. 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...
  5. JN0037

    Newly Qualified Domestic EV Installer

    Hi guys I'm 24yo with some current site experience. I'm looking at doing the TradeSkills4U Domestic + EV Installer course. Now I understand employers are going to be sceptical of anyone coming from a 5-week electrical course. What should my expectations be salary and finding employment wise...
  6. Q

    guide to pricing for newly qualified electrician

    Afternoon all, Im recently qualified and looking to do small jobs on the side. I ll be honest and admit I have no clue with regards to pricing and so am looking for some advice. Ive got a few small jobs such as one is replacing ten light fittings and was wondering what electricians would charge...
  7. D

    The point of being qualified?

    Hello all. Been a sparky since I left school (which is rather a long time ago). 17th Edition, and currently not planning to bother with the 18th. You get to a point in life where hoop jumping becomes tiresome! My point is this. I occasionally work for a local security company as a sub...
  8. W

    Not quite qualified!!

    Hi folks, im after some advice/opinions more than anything. I’m still an apprentice (until next March), although I have just finished my third year in college, all I’ve got left is my NVQ portfolio and my AM2, I will then be eligible to apply for my gold card. Given the above, is there ANY way...
  9. K

    On my own but not fully qualified?

    Hi guys, first time posting on here. Wondered if you could help. I have being doing electrics for around 5 years now and feel totally confident that my work is at a high enough standard to work for myself. I'm currently waiting to sit my am2 and working for a company who allow me to do my own...
  10. L

    Looking to get fully qualified

    I am currently working for an electrical contractor but we also do a lot of alarm (intruder alarms, fire alarms etc). Truth be told I really am not happy in this job, I do some electrical work but just menial tasks like replacing accessories and things like that, the bulk of the work is alarm...
  11. S

    UK Not qualified to do EICR For the PRS scheme

    I have been with Elecsa for fourteen years and have just been told I cannot go on the PRS scheme because I am not qualified to do an EICR. Anyone else with the same problem?
  12. westward10

    Remove forum trainee badge now im qualified?

    Message @Dan to remove it but request if you can still have access to the Trainee area, removing your badge will stop your access.
  13. N

    Are Electricians Qualified to do Data terminations

    We have recently carried out some small electrical works as a sub contractor, which included some data cable terminations (Cat 6 mods/RJ45 ends etc). Anyway client we have been working too is a larger electrical contractor and has asked for our engineers certificates which isn't a problem...
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  14. B

    Becoming a qualified electrician

    Hi All, I’m looking to become a qualified electrician but already have a full time job so unable to complete a full course. can you get online courses that you take your time with? For example https://gbconstructiontraining.com/courses/part-p-cg-2393-10-online-course-weekday-exam-value-bundle/...
  15. M

    UK Do you need to be a qualified electrician in the uk to create your own creative lights/lamps like they do on diy programs?

    Do you need to be a qualified electrician in the uk to create your own creative lights/lamps like they do on diy programs? I want to design and create ceiling lights and desktop lamps using different items.
  16. Matrick

    16th Edition era industrial electrician, am I still qualified?

    Hello all I joined the forum this evening and I am hoping that some of you wise folk can maybe share your thoughts if possible, that would be great! I served a MOD 4 year apprenticeship, then was kept on by the MOD and worked a further 4.5 years as an Industrial Electrician - but I haven't...
  17. B

    UK Are my old qualifications good enough to become "qualified"

    Hi All, I am not a sparky at present, I work in engineering, but I am considering a change. Last time there was a global financial crisis (2008-ish) I decided that I'd had enough of the uncertainty of working in someone else's engineering business and did my C&G 2330 L2 & L3 over a couple of...
  18. J

    UK Part qualified - What do I need to do now?

    Hey everyone, apologies if this is in the incorrect place. I want to find out what it is I need to do in order to complete my path to becoming a fully qualified Electrician. I will spare you the long story, but about 10 years ago, I failed to complete my apprenticeship due to the 2008...
  19. A

    Typically do employers take on people who do the short course, 6 months but level 3 C&G qualified in electrics

    Hi guys, I’m currently serving in the army, but I’ll be leaving next year. I’m looking at doing a 6 month course at a center called trade skills 4 you in Gatwick, to get me C&G level 3 qualified in electrics. My question is, would any employers typically take on someone with only 6 months...
  20. R

    What's the best course to take to train as a fully qualified electrician?

    Hi all, I'm hoping you can please give me some advice, I'm an adult career changer and looking to fully qualify as an electrician. Can you please advise on what course I would need to do? There are so many out there with different companies with mixed reviews. I would like to get working ASAP...
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