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  1. M

    Trade Skills 4 U qualifications?

    Hi all, I am looking at the 2 courses below and wondering what it actually means in terms of getting a job. City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3 Diploma - https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/courses/2365-course Bronze: Domestic Installer Course -...
  2. L

    How to get into the trade

    I’ve been trying to get into the trade for a few months now, I’m studying electrical installation at Bedford college. I’m 23 currently an office manager in retail but looking for an apprenticeship that doesn’t pay pennies or a mate/improver job. I am a very practical person and the theory side...
  3. bahum

    Stereotypes of each trade...

    What stereotypes do tradesmen and people in general have of each trade. Particularly interested in welders since you don't hear about them that often.
  4. R

    Want to get back into the trade after 25 yrs out

    Hi all. I completed an apprenticeship via the CITB way back in 1992 (C&G 236 part 1&2 + JIB AM1), I think it was the 16th writing regs at the time. My employer at the time apparently “liked” me a lot and decided to have me managing/supervise the contracts/jobs instead of being on the tools...
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  5. BruvDunk

    Is the Youtube generation helping the trade?

    Recently been watching a few Youtube videos/ blogs of sparks filming their day to day stuff. Just wondering about if this is good thing for the trade? Surely it gives the DIYers some more info on carrying out stuff that should be left to qualified folk.. Any thoughts ?
  6. Nuno Gomes

    New on trade - Looking for advise

    Hi I finished my 2365 level 2 and 3 recently and I´m trying to find a work/trainee program as a Mate or improver. However, and after applying dozens of jobs (part time, full time, Temp, in my area, all country), I´m getting not even an answer. Can anyone give me any advise ? Tia Nuno Gomes
  7. J

    I Need Work Looking for a start in the trade, Kent based. (Lvl 2&3 2365)

    Hello guys, I’ve recently completed my C&G lvl 2&3 2365 and I am looking to get a start in the trade. I’m 35 and my experience is very limited but I am at a stage in my life where I can put in the hours and I would like to learn from experienced electricians in either a mate position or as an...
  8. S

    Thinking of getting back in the trade Southampton

    Hey guys, A number of years ago I completed the first year of a city and guilds course (2360 I think) and passed with a distinction, did my 16th and then got a job working as an elctrical and mechanical engineer and stopped college. After a few years some things went wrong, the company went to...
  9. M

    New to site, but not the trade!!

    Hi everyone, I’m new on this site, but started in the trade back in 1981 Looking at the interesting subject of EV chargers and the impact of BS7671 : 2018 is having regarding not using PME and installing earth rods at the load end. Thanks guys
  10. P

    New to the Trade, level 2 + 3 C & G 2365 + 18th Edition.

    Hi all, I need some advice on my next move. I took the opportunity to train towards becoming an Electrician and have so far got my City & Guilds 2365 level 2 + 3 and my 18th Edition. I have been looking at improver and mates jobs but they still seem to want experience. What is the best way to...
  11. M

    I Need Work **Wanted** Trade buddy Co-Worker Reading Berkshire

    Hi there, Fully qualified but only 2/3 experienced taking on some fairly difficult jobs working alone. Learning very fast but I could really do with some local guys/gals to team up with from time-to-time. Ideal person would be on top of their theory & regs with a good standard of workmanship...
  12. S

    Expert Trade Services

    Expert Trade Services are a team of electricians servicing commercial, domestic and industrial properties with their specialist electrical testing, LED, CCTV and Alarm installations.
  13. A

    * My First Trade Show *

    I went to my first 'trade show' today at a local wholesalers (Edmundsons Bournemouth). Whenever people had mentioned them in the past I envisaged a massive exhibition centre full of wideboy sales reps in suits trying to peddle their wares, and I had so far avoided them for fear of having to...
  14. D

    I’m a Trade Unionist, not a Terrorist.

    'I'm a trade unionist, not a terrorist' - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-44581662/i-m-a-trade-unionist-not-a-terrorist
  15. Gavin John Hyde

    Apparently we are the most trusted trade!

    This story came up on the news app on my tablet, apparently 80% of people in some which survey trusted electricians the most... We rank above plumbers thankfully... Makes you wonder then who they surveyed? As if we are so trusted why do so many people have funny eyes that go a bit crossed eyed...
  16. Kjb Electrical

    Is Check a trade worth it?

    hi all, ive recently started a business so trying to spend my pennies wisely, I can understand checkatrade from a legitimacy point of view but im interested in how much work you can expect to generate from them as an advertisement platform?
  17. Leesparkykent

    ERG, Lom maintenance and any other name they trade under are on watchdog

    Any one who's been not paid by this company may wish to watch it.
  18. littlespark

    Free gift for opening trade account

    Just opened a trade account with Howdens and was offered a Milwaukee 18v multi tool like this FOC Milwaukee M18BMT-0 M18 Multi-Tool I'll confirm the specs when I pick it up, but are these tools any good? I am assuming it comes with a battery and charger
  19. J

    Level 2 qualified, can't get into trade

    Hey everyone! New here, and been reading a few bits online without being a member so decided to sign up! I'm after a bit of advice, so my situation is I'm currently a bench electrician, fixing inverters and stiff for buses (auto electrician some would say), however I'm studying in the evenings...
  20. Stix

    Over 25 yr gap in the trade. Am I wasting my time

    passed c &g 236 parts 1 & 2 in the 90's. Practically as soon as I passed recession hit and was laid off. When going for electrical jobs companies obviously went for sparks with experience over a green who had just passed. Been a grafter I got a dead end job a factory just to keep me earning...

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