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Can you do the NVQ 3 if self employed
Hello guys, Was wondering if any of you out there have achieved an NVQ Level 3 whilst working for yourself. I am in a position where I have started my own business as a self-employed electrician, doing domestic and commercial installations, I have C&G's 2382,2377,2391,2330. I get...- markharris
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self employed
hi guys, i've just set up on my own a few months ago 20 miles or so from birmingham, all part p'ed and the rest of it. i've put a few adds in the local rags, throwing bussiness cards at every one i come across but not getting enough work. i knew it would take time but how long. how did you guys...- c.randall7
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going self employed
hi i am currently employed as an approved electrician,but i am thinking about starting up a business who specialise in pat testing,thought i could fit this in during evenings and weekends and then see how is goes,im looking for any advice on getting clients starting up pat testing(charging per...- leeweimaraner
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Self employed - Quals
Hi, was wondering what (if any) certificates/qualifications are 'neccessary' to go self employed as an electrician ? I have got my C&G 2330 levels 2 and levels 3 and my 17th edition but have not got my NVQ 3 or anything else. My experience is limited and I am not experienced enough to go on...- stoke123
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Self Employed Sparks
Hi all. I'm new to the industry and have just been offered a contract working away for 3-4 months. The employer has asked whether i want to go S/E or 'cards in' (which i take as being employed?) I will be having to pay for digs etc. so i'm thinking S/E is the best way? I'm just wondering...- Stradders
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Self Employed Domestic Installer - Going it alone, advice on testing my installations
Hi all, I am a qualified electrician about to go self employed. I have my 2330 and 17th edition but I am about to start certifying my own work and I am in the process of buying a multi function tester. I have a couple of questions; 1) Advice on what make of tester to buy, kewtech KT62, 64 or...- Paul Downham
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Self Employed Pat Tester
Hi Guys Just signed up here, basicly looking for advice I am a time served wood machinist but in need of a career change and would really like to work for myself, I have considered pat testing but I dont know where to start, I see all these 2 day courses that claim thats all you need but I...- Jeeves
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Advice re going self employed
Hi all, I registered here as I've got a few questions and need some advice. My situation is that I'm 35 years old, and after deciding on a career change (I used to work in finance) I took a course and I am now qualified to level three of the C&G 2330 Electrical Installations to the 17th Edition...- cols42
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Self Employed - Who's busy, who's not
Hi, new to the forum. Just finding my way around. Just wanted to know if you self employed electricians are finding work at the moment. Thinking of starting up on my own or looking for another employed position. Not sure which way to go but there doesn't seem to much work around here (Hull) at...- Mike71
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2356 when self employed, is it possible?
hi everyone, just finished doing my level 3 C+G 2330 and just wondered how realistic it is to be able to complete the NVQ when you are a self employed subby? as there is no apprenticeships around atm i am thinking of puting myself through the rest as self employed. do you have to do...- tornadoarnold
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Self Employed , what do i need
HI Where i am working now my 6 months contract is coming to a end :eek: I would love to become self employed. Can any one tell me what i would need to do this as in qualifications and were to start. I do have 17 ed and 2330 Any help will be very gratefull chris- VDUBBER
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CIS, becoming self employed..
Hi all, I am a bit confused with this CIS stuff. I have recently finished college and become a qualified sparks (on paper anyways). I have found someone to kindly take me on and give me practical experience when he can; and when I don’t have to look after my kids (as this is currently my...- SparkieBusiness
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New to this self employed stuff....
I’m a self employed Electrician, with experience in Industrial/Commercial mainly, looking for some information on the requirements for me to start doing my own work. I did a JTL apprenticeship with a local firm resulting in an NVQ level 3. I was made redundant last year and became self...- ajs
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Stick or Twist ? Going Self Employed.
Hi everyone first time poster, Just looking for a few pointers. I am an employed electrician at the moment but am so fed up with the work i.e Local authority occupied rewires, kitchens, upgrades I would like to work for myself. I take home approx £400 per week but as this is the only company I...- Retroviper
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@ The self employed. How long to you persevere without much work
Before you start looking for a full time job? And are there even any out there?- robsparx
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Registering yourself as self employed
Hi, brand new here. How do I register as self employed? I went to the companies house website and saw there were forms i could print off but is there now a way to register online? if so could someone please post a link. Thank you very much.- rhys101
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What do you need to be self employed dom electrician
Hi, I am a qualified electrician with C&G 236 part 1 and 2 (old part A and B certificate) returning to the profession after 10yrs break due to redundancy. I am trying to go self employed as an domestic electrician. I have recently passed my 17th edition and Part P exams. Question: Is there...- hanna
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- electric electrical electrician employed self self employed
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Self employed or not this is the question?
Hi all, I am currently doing 2330 lvl 2-3 2382 17th edition 2377 PAT 2391 Inspection and the one and only Partly proficient (part p) Now all of this will not be in the bag until about September this year, I am lucky enough to be getting some very good domestic experience so much so that...- GrannySmiff
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- aus employed question self self employed
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1st Year Self Employed
Hi, This is my first year as C.I.S have previously been under an umbrella company and p.a.y.e. When i was working through a composite company(PAYROLL COMPANY) under the umbrella scheme i was able to claim mileage of 40p a mile for the 1st 10,000 miles.I understand under the c.i.s self-employed...- just add water sparks
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Self Employed Subbys Rates
Hi,was wondering what an average rate for subbys would be at the moment.I just took an offer of £13.75. Allot of offerd rates seem to have gone backwards these days.In 2006 i was getting £16.00 The JIB rate for 2010 is £14.35 on the books.Inflation is at about 4%.?????????????- piggyitm
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