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    Change in career- Becoming a self employed electrician

    Hello there, Have read various threads on this topic and the majority of people are not in favour of becoming an electrician for numerous reasons. In terms of an income if I was to become self employed, can anybody confirm what my salary expectations should be ? I was always under the...
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    Looking for helpful advice from Self Employed electricians. Setting up on my own.

    Hello, This is my 1st post on here so will give you all a bit of info first. My names Chris and im a fully qualified electrican. I did a JTL apprenticeship from about 1999 and have worked for various companies over the last few years expanding my knowledge throughout the domestic & commerical...
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    Starting up as self employed??

    Hi i was looking for information on what i need to carry out and sign off my own work. I know roughly the requirements any help would be useful, i am a fully qualifed electrician, with svq level 3 and up to date with city and guilds 17th edition. i was recently made redundant and have alot of...
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    Self employed

    Hi, om new to all this so im needing a wee bit of help. im just about to start an apprenticeship and i am wondering how i would go about being self employed once i finish my time. I aint sure if i need to do a couple of years after i complete apprenticeship or can i start straight away. im...
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    Going self employed.

    Hi all, Just looking for some advice on starting up solo. I'm currently working doing small domestic and commercial heating work. Looking for some advice on how to start up on my own whilst being employed. Looking at domestic/commercial work. Many thanks Matt
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    freelance self employed electrician

    I need advice pls I have been offered a job with a company doing meter installation and call outs, does anybody else do this? I have been given prices of £25 single phase £35 3 phase, call out for breakdown £30 in 60 mile radius. The company are putting me through the meter installation course...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...

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