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  1. R

    My plan, to retrain and getting help with experience

    Hi all, My first post and would like to share my thoughts on my plan to retrain. Currently a Network Manager but started out as an CAD Draughtsman, then moved into electronics as pcb layout designer and electronic test engineer. An opening came along via a friend to work as a network...
  2. HumbleWorker 91RT

    Best route to retrain into electrician route, having done site work.

    Hi guys, I’m a rope access technician having worked on and around building sites for the past 7 years. I’ve carried out a wide variety of tasks and are competent on the tools. I’m wanting to retrain as a spark, from doing some research it seems a c and g course level 2/3 then get work with a...
  3. K

    Please could you help me to retrain the correct and best way that you know?

    Good afternoon, I have always loved things to do with electrics and always wanted to become an electrician. Life throws things at you which led to me becoming a DJ in Majorca instead. Covid 19 has decimated lives and livelihoods in 2020 and has meant I have lost all my work. I am extremely...
  4. L

    Feasibility of retraining at 37?

    Hello, I have just signed up. I am 37 and I’m unhappy with my current career. I work 9-5 sat at a desk. I have a home-earning job too. Is it realistic to retain as an electrician at 37? My mortgage is less than £300 a month even on a high interest rate so I can afford a drop in earnings, whilst...
  5. G

    Aye aye!

    Hi, everyone. At 38 years old in Aberdeen (Scotland), I am now leaving (partly by choice) the oil field. I am now looking to retrain as an electrician. I have an HNC from about 20 years ago in electrical engineering, and done a bunch of DIY. Signed up to do the 18th Edition course, and now...
  6. D

    careers advice/ retrain advice.

    Not sure where to start, I've gained electrical test/fault tracing/pat test experience through my experience as a marine engineering technician in the royal navy, gained an nvq2 in mechanical engineering and electrical installation, apprenticeship in engineering. So I believe I have a decent...
  7. J

    please say I dont have to retrain LOL

    Hi All, This is my first post & Im hoping a couple of pros might be able to point me in right direction. (for my sins) Ive been sparking since leaving school a very long time ago. (15th edition days) I went back to college to do my 16th Edition in Aug 94. I ran my own company for 15 years In...
  8. N

    Is 47 too old to retrain as an electrician

    Hi All, can anyone offer me some sensible advice on retraining to be an electrician? At 47 am I too old? Any sensible advice is greatly appreciated. Many Thanks
  9. F

    Need advice on electrician courses -planning to retrain

    Hi there. I am planning to retrain in order to become an electrician, likely going back to the UK for study. Could someone please tell me what courses I have to do? Also, I have been reading a lot of stuff online and am wondering what's true and what's not. For example, I have been reading that...
  10. O

    Retrain?

    I know this has been done to death but im looking for some help and advice. I am 26 years old and have only just realy discovered what i want to do for a career. I want to retrain as an electrician. I have spoken to local training providers who have pointed me in the direction of the C & G 2365...
  11. I

    ATl COurse - Looking to retrain to become an electrician

    Dear All, I'm on the verge of signing up for the ATL course to become a 'Full Scope Electrician'. I've been told that I'll complete the 2357 Level 3, then the 2382, 17th Edition, 2377, PAT and then i'm PART P compliant. After this i have the option to go for the 2391. Course is divided into...
  12. N

    To retrain or not to retrain?

    Hi all, First time poster and I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but any advice on re-training options would be welcome. I currently work in an office based customer service/corporate environment and face redundancy at the end of March. One idea I had of "investing" my payoff...
  13. N

    retrain

    hi new boy here,looking to retrain as a sparks, currently working as a train driver on 40k, my question is,as a qualified sparks can l get near 40k working in london?(sensible replys only) :rolleyes:Cheers Lads
  14. N

    Farmer wanting to retrain

    Hi, after 25 years farming we have downsized the farm (back to landlord) and I am looking at a real job with slightly less unsociable hours. Feel free to comment?! I have always done my own screwdriver work in conjunction with a local sparky and have always been interested in this side. Any...
  15. R

    Retrain as an electrician?

    Hello, I was thinking about retraining as an electrician, i am 32, have a degree in Science and am in Scotland, Edinburgh to be extact, but something i was always interested in, being an electrician. Is it sill a fixed requirement to have to do an apprenticeship....i suppose you would have to...
  16. H

    30 years old, career change. Want to retrain as an electrician!

    Hello everyone, This is my first post. I was recently made redundant from my job of 8 years. Ive worked in the interior design industry for the past 10 years as a CAD designer/technician, but now fancy moving away from the desk to do a more hands on job. I've thought about the job of...
  17. B

    Retrain

    Hi All. I like many people on here am considering a career change. I need advice. I have worked for BT for 20 yrs in a variety of roles, lots of cabling, fault finding etc. I have an ONC electrical/electronic engineering. I have rewired a house and various other small electrical jobs in...
  18. M

    How to retrain as a cable jointer??

    Hi i am currently working as an electrician i have been doing it for about 4 years now and im fed up and need a change i have always been interested in the electricity distribution network and cable jointing. I was wondering how i would go about retraining as a LV cable jointer? I have seen...

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