Thanks to a head injury sustained a couple of years ago, I have developed vertigo and unable to get more than 10/15 ft off the ground without feeling sea sick and needed to ask advice about suitable jobs?! I've worked as an electrical improver for 10yrs on and off and have also done a bit of...
Hi, I've read different threads and posts trying to get the info I want but I can't seem to find it so...
Last September I started college and recently completed my 'Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation (QCF)' - with awarding body EAL. I'm 27 and I've been lucky enough to get a job as a...
I don't know if any of you are in the same boat. I'm seriously considering leaving the trade all together, everybody wants to cut costs and its killing me! I don't even work for myself, I really feel for those of you fighting to win work. After being made to carry out a 4hr unpaid round trip...
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im im new to the forum and just wanted some advice on what the best training route to go down was. I have just completed my NVQ level 3 (marine fitting bias) and will in September be starting my HNC in electric and electronic principals.
My aim is at some point in the future to join...
Hi Guys, I wondered if anyone can help, I am nearing the end of completing my level 2 C&G in electrical installation. Objective is to become a qualified domestic installer NIC registered. I know I have to do level 3 but in order to become a domestic and commercial installer do I also need to...
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I have a bit of a quandary about an installation I have coming up; I need to install a 100kW rated Electric Vehicle charging station in the middle of a car park.
The supply (PME) will be in a toilet block building approximately 45m from the final location of the charger. There will be...
Been asked to quote for new cooker supply. The only practical route is to run cable outside the house. SWA seems over kill for cooker circuit. Not got full watts of cooker yet. All I know they have told need 40A breaker. Was thinking of running 10.0mm cable in conduit. Because the run is 30m...
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i already posted up an introduction but just a short bit
recently qualified (apprenticeship) gas engineer looking to expand my skill set over the next few years
its easy to see that soon to work on modern appliances you will have to be more competent with electrics than with the gas...
hi all, iv looked around for a while at previous posts but i still cant seem to get my answer so hence why im writing this now. Im trying to get info on the best way to become qualified and if its really worth it
Im 23, i was training on nvq2 when i was 17 but due to a girlfriend at the time i...
I'm aware of drilling and notching limitations in joists but do they apply to the area under the flat platform (4 steps from the top) on a 90 degree bend in a staircase?
Any guidance would be welcomed.
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My son is 15 and wants to become an electrical engineer, i know that apprenticeships are few and far between in engineering around my area and any that are available go to the ones with the highest grades. Are there any other routes for scool leavers...ONC, HNC but then what?
Is there amything wrong with having a parallel supply, that will consist of 2 different size cables?
for examples say cable 1 = 25mm, cable 2 = 10mm.
To give a 35mm
I'm going to be applying for college for Electrical Engineer, they offer two routes -
ContentWhat's it all about?
The course offers two routes into Electrical. You can train as an Electronic Engineer where you will develop circuits, panels and installations or manage and maintain production...
Have looked at ATL, but some seem quite negative towards them so have decided to go with OCLI
Thing is I am reading lots of different codes from different dated post and just want to make sure I am about to head down the right route. Can not get this wrong as I am retraining as I am fed up with...
Hello to all, my name is Rob.
I'm currently working full time (4 long days, not as a trade person) and the future isn't looking bright for the company so looking to train in a complete different career path.
I'm looking at the college route doing the new 2365 level 2 and 3 then jumping over...
I am 24 years old and looking at becoming an electrician.
How would i go about doing this without going down the apprentice route?
My local college offer these courses City and Guilds level 2 and 3 in electrotechnology
if i did these two courses were would i go next after that?
I was looking at a career change- currently I am working in an office and wanted to try my hand at electrical installation but I'm unsure what is the best way to go.
I had a look at college courses who offer level 1's which take a year to complete and they obviously don't you move on to level 2...
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