Hi guys,
recently passed my AM2 exam and was wondering what sort of hourly rate I should be aiming for.
bit of background; did majority of my apprenticeship doing domestic work with weeks here and there doing commercial work. Joined a new company a month before qualifying which only work in...
Hi all, I'm currently trying to move companies and one has gotten back to me and asked what sort of hourly rate I want, the problem is, is that I don't know what would be a fair price to say as I'm not sure on the going rates.
I've been qualified for a couple if months, a van will be supplied...
Hi guys.
I have about 10 years of experience within the electrical industry, mainly domestic properties from small houses, to big houses with advanced electrics. Currently working in Canary wharf in a large resedential block of flats.
I actually don't have any electrical qualifications. I...
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As the title says, I’m in the market for work.
I have level 3 diploma in electrical installations
BS7671 17th edition
2391 - certificates pending
AM2 will be done soon.
Is anyone willing, or know anyone willing to take a chance on a kiwi with little practical experience?
I’m willing to...
I’ve just completed my level 2 2365 electrical installation course and I'm going start the level 3 2365 course later on this year but I'm not sure what other qualifications i will need to become a fully qualified electrician.
Hi all.
I already got my NVQ 3 as an installation electrician, but I've been thinking about getting qualified as an Auto electrician as well. Does anyone have any information in that regard? I see that City and Guilds offers courses, but I want to avoid them if possible (I've got mixed feelings...
As the title says, what's the best way of doing this?
I got a good set of GCSES (2A*s, 10As and 2Bs) however I do not think that I will be able to go to uni. Instead learning a trade is a more likely option. I have decided to go to being an electrician and will probably apply for something...
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19 years in the electrical contracting industry, mainly industrial but also commercial and domestic installations.
Based at Ickleton, Saffron Walden, Essex.
Hobbies include Dog Walks, Carpet Bowls and Boxing.
Looking to join forum discussions relating to electrical...
Strange question but I am 25 and working in a completely unrelated industry and I was wondering how I could become qualified as a domestic installation electrician not to work as an electrician but rather to be able to do my own domestic work on my own property safely and to comply with...
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Can any of you advise me, I've been told that to do work on the 12v circuits in a caravan a person must be qualified, if youre not, youre breaking the law. I am an electrican by trade (not currently working as a sparky), but I'm not well up on the regs. I find it very hard to believe that...
Hi, I'm new in London and I'm looking for jobs but not being successful. I'm wandering if there is something that I'm not aware about..
I have and electrical engineer bachelor's degree, I studied in an international university in Malaysia. . What would you recommend me to do?
Thanks in advance
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I am coming to the end of my level 3 city & guilds qualification and am seeking to gain some hands on experience within the field as soon as possible.
I am 29 years of age and am very serious this is the path I want to take. Not some wishy washy teenager. I have a basic knowledge of...
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First post on the forum so hello to everyone :)
I'm a marine electrical engineer by trade, and have been working full time in the industry since 2012 when I finished my HND. I have often wondered about getting shore-side trained/recognised and would like to know what the best route in...
I qualified in 2009 on the old Electrical installation Regs but was unable to find an apprenticeship so diversified and became a lightning conduction engineer for a few years. I am now working on site assisting electricians and want to get my gold card but am unsure if my certs will be...
Having some kitchen work done. Fitter is sub contracting electrical work.
Last year, new MCB resulted in whole house check and appropriate paperwork.
I want to keep it that way?
What might I ask the electrician (that can be verified) in terms of qualifications,
and what paperwork /...
Hi all,
I’ve got a friend who’s a fully qualified electrician, and today we got into a discussion, I install intruder alarms, I have completed my level 2 electrical science and installation, and 6 months ago completed the more relevant course of “mains compliance” qualification, mainly so I...
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I have a long standing query. I've spent a lot of time within the Security industry and I'm considering jacking it in and going back to a spark. My question is how qualified do you guys think I am to just go ahead and apply for a few...
Hi Guys,
So I completed my level 2 and 3 C & G course at college in May. I’ve worked as a mate a bit since, but I need more experience and consistent work to go on to complete my NVQ and whatnot.
My question is, as I’m not going the apprentice route, what’s the best way to gain that...
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