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My husband is American, he's 29 and (to American standards) is a fully qualified electrician. They operate on a 'time served' system, everyone takes the equivalent to 17th edition to be up on the wiring regulations and then just learns on the job.
He has 9 years experience, mainly in...
Just read a post about a poor EICR and given the amount of reckless plastic sparks out there running around doing poor EICR's and ultimately putting people at risk I do think its time they are restricted.
The cowboys do not have a clue what they are doing or inspecting and only want the quick...
We are looking for qualified electricians in the London area (south London preferably). We do mainly tests and remedial work.
Please contact us if you are interested.
Struggling to find anyone that has actually become a qualified electrician with Trades Gateway. I've seen some testimonials on their website but would rather actually speak to someone directly.
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My name is Dominik I have decided to change my career from security manager to qualified electrician. I will be starting my training on 12.08.17 I've been told by the Access trining centre that I should finish the course by December And I couls start looking for job as a electrician...
Hi Guys,
I'm looking to employ a qualified and experienced electrician on a full time PAYE basis in Norfolk. I would also consider sub-contractor applications.
Work is mainly domestic and light commercial. Competitive rates of pay and benefits package.
Please message me if you're interested...
Hi, so I have 2 months ago started working at a store selling all kinds of electrical products and I am learning a lot from the different products and the people working there. I am planning to become a qualified electrician so would like to get some advice how to pursue this best. I don't know...
Hi,
I am thinking to make some 20m long extension lead for my house and office. But, the question is, do i have to be a certified or qualified electrician for it. If yes, what sort of qualification i need or is there anywhere in 17th edition that it says so. (Any links please).
Thanks in advance.
Hello,
about 25 years ago I worked as an electrician, back then it was JIB Approved electrician 15th edition of the IEEE regulations.
After several years I left the business in the early 90's due to house market crash and other slump meaning lack of work; I went into the I.T. industry...
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum so forgive me if this is posted in the wrong section.
I completed my C&G 2330 NVQ level 3 apprenticeship back in 2009.
I have done my 17th edition since then and have my 2394 initial verification qualification.
I have only ever worked on commercial...
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My name is Chris and I am 37, I have recently come to the end of my electrical training. I've recently completed my C&G 2382 (17th Edition), 2365/2&3, 2394 qualifications and just waiting for the result of 2395 exam, and now I am looking for work to get my NVQ3 and gain as much...
Currently working as an improver and been given a lot of responsibility. Doing jobs on my own. Dealing with customers daily. Also doing big led instal jobs on my own with an apprentice. Is this common?
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i saw a local electrician today with a nice shiny city and guilds qualified logo on his van.
Never seen this before apart from on a painter and decorators van a year or so back.
i had to go on the C&G website to get a replacement copy of my 2365 certificate. Whilst there i came across a...
Hi,
I served my JIB apprenticeship in the 1980s and managed to get C&G parts 1,2 and C course 15th edition. I moved on in my career but did go back to college and updated to 16th edition. I've not worked as an electrician since 2000 and wonder whether I'm still qualified? I'm thinking of...
Hi all,
Just completed the C&G 2357 and passed the AM2 last year. This is a second career for myself having completed 23yrs in REME as an Armoured Vehicle mechanic. Been with my current employer 6 yrs, since leaving the Army.
Searched this site a lot during my course, found many useful...
Hello,
I am a newly qualified electrician (6 months ago). I did a 4 year apprenticeship. I am really struggling at the moment, I feel like I don't know basic things that I should be expected to know. I did 2 years of my apprenticeship working at a housing association and then moved to finish...
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