Hi Forum,
At the ripe old age of 42 I have decided that I would like to re-train as an electrician. Yawn, another one they say. Based on the understanding that I've got at least another 25 years work in me, it doesn't feel too late to make a change.
Obviously, considering my age, I am looking...
Hi Guys,
Been a member for nearly a year now reading post but now i need some advise if possible.
I started my full time electrician job last September and started a college course December so i am coming to the end of city & guilds level 2 diploma in electrical installations 2365. When i...
Hi Guys,
46 yrs old x joiner/IT looking to change jobs and move into Electrical work.
Considering private training course for City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3 Diploma
Done quite a lot of wiring in the past amongst other things.
Like most sadly I cant afford 3yrs collage and wondering if I...
Thought I'd trigger a discussion here, as our assessment is due in 4 weeks time!
What experience has anyone have about needing / being required to attend refresher courses etc?
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I'm after some advice on what the best route could be for becoming an electrician at the age of 30. Apologies if this has already been asked on here countless times or in the wrong forum thread!
Currently, I'm going through a restructure at an office job and can potentially take redundancy - So...
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Just seeing if anyone on here knew or has experienced becoming a chartered engineer from being a fully qualified spark. Not really sure which is best, degree or diploma route? Any advice is welcomed
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First, apologies if this has been done to death.
I am 28 and considering a career change to become an electrician, preferably in the industrial sector. I have over 10 years' experience as a computer programmer and fancy a change - I've spent way too much of my life sat on my bum!
Always...
Got this one job, fella wants a supply to go out to his stables about 30 metres away from th house but doesnt wanna rip up the concrete for the cable, he wants it above head from the house to stables just wondering any specific kits u can get like a zipeline type thing for cables, don't wanna...
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I'm currently studying my level 2 diploma in installation. I understand I'm a long way off yet but I'm confused about how one actually becomes a self employed qualified electrical contractor. I know an apprenticeship is the best route but what if this isn't avalible or you don't get taken...
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What is the best route into becomming self employed domestic electrician for me? I have completed C&G2330 17th ed but do not have an NVQ. I do not want to waste time going to work for someone else etc so guess I'm looking at additional courses etc. Any advice welcome
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so I have been working for an electrical company for several years now and every test we do Is covered by our employer under the nic eic. I have also acquired private work mainly family and friends, my question is how do I go about testing and certificating? being nvq level 3...
I'm 24, I have my NVQ and Technical Certificate level 2, CSCS card and few basic tools, which I got after Completing my PTA Electrical Course in college back in 2013.
Finding it really hard to get an apprenticeship since then, I've sent out countless CV's and applied to many places directly...
I'm working on a 3 bed semi that is being split into two flats. Ground floor is concrete so all the cables for ground floor sockets run through the ceiling. The client has resquested an additional socket but doesn't want the wall paper or walls damaged. Their suggestion is to break into the...
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Can an anybody advise to my best route to becoming fully qualified. I completed my 2330 level 2 a couple of years ago and have 4 years experience in the industry. Looking to get my gold card..
many thanks
matt
Hello.
I'm 28 years old and after some long thought of what skill I would like to learn, I decided to go to college to study Level 2 and 3 in Electrical Installation. This is the City and Guilds 2365 qualification. I have searched for jobs related to this and it seems a lot of jobs require...
Hi first post on here i need some advice please.. i have been in the industry for 25 years plus working for various contractors, experienced in every type of installs inc commercial industrial etc.
i went self employed 10 years ago and joined Niceic as a full scope domestic installer.
i have...
I am considering attending able skills to obtain my 2365 - 02 on a part time basis until August/ September 2015.
Afterwards I plan to enrol at a local college (Suffolk New or Colchester Institute) to obtain my 2365 - 03 as well as obtaining my 17th edition.
I will be applying for electrical...
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I've been asked to check them for a customer who is planning on buying something from them, and I thought the best way would be to get recommendations from members here!
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I'm pretty new to this forum so please forgive me if you're all sick to death of hearing this same question.
I'm looking to retrain as an electrician (the right way hopefully...) so I'm just looking for a little clarification on what qualifications I'd need and which you'd consider the...
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