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  1. Nobbin

    Back to the trade after a loooong time away.

    I was wondering if anyone else had been away from the trade for an extended period? And what they did to get back up to speed. I have managed to get work subbing for a company who say they will help me but still think I need to brush up on my theory side. When I started back in 1980 things were...
  2. T

    Safe isolation of supply's for trade test

    Hi all. I'm currently a 4th year apprentice waiting to undertake his trade test this week. The part I am sitting is safe isolation and I was looking for some advice regarding the test. I have attached below the information I have been given. I was just wondering if somebody could confirm for me...
  3. T

    Fica / trade test. Fault diagnosis and rectification

    Hi all I'm a new member to the site. I am a 4th year apprentice in Scotland who is going to sit his trade test soon and I was looking for some information regarding the fault diagnosis and rectification part of the assessment. I know there are only 4 faults that will be presented to me in the...
  4. James Kinrosd

    Fluke discount at trade show?

    Hi guys, am looking to buy a new fluke- do you get a discount at the Elexshows?
  5. D

    Guidance on correct qualifications for entry into trade

    Good evening, I am completely new to the forum, hence on this forum. I am currently a serving Fire fighter and have been interested in the potential of becoming an electrician as a career change in the long term. What I really need is the correct information on what qualifications are required...
  6. El Davo

    I Need Work Experience needed, new to the trade.

    Can anybody point me in the right ditection for gaining that all important work experience? Finding it hard to catch a break. I live in the West Midlands and would be happy to offer some free/cheap labour if it means I can get some experience and a foot in the door to the trade. I am 25, hold...
  7. El Davo

    New to the trade! Any advice?

    Hi all. I'm after some advice as a mature student. I have just received my ecs labourers card, and have been given some weekend work while I transition into a new career. I'm currently studying my 2365 lvl2, with the aim to start my 2365 lvl3 in September along with the new 18th edition regs...
  8. O

    changes in electrical trade in ireland

    hello all im in southern ireland and have been in the electrical trade for the last forty years almost and was registered with ecssa up to about five years ago when i changed jobs to another field i was going to go back but now find the goalposts are changed and the governing body are looking...
  9. Rabbitvxr

    Newbie joining the trade

    Hi all.. Im Rabbit (Ryan on a sunday :rolleyes:) and from the almighty central Scotland lol Currently a sparkys mate with 7 months on the tools (with my mate funnily enough lol) but going for my apprenticeship in the form of an adult learning course at night after june, just missed out on...
  10. D

    Hi newbie here, wanting to return to the electrical trade

    Hi all, I started my electrical apprenticeship nearly 10 years ago went to college for 3 and half years on the C&G 2330 I passed every test except the last one on level 3. I worked as an apprentice electrician for 2 and a half years before Jacking it in. The company I worked for weren't very...
  11. Strima

    Black Friday Trade Deals 2017 (Tool ------...)

    Anyone spotted any decent Black Friday deals yet? Yes I know it's only Thursday but some have started early. I did see a Dewalt Combi drill with few quid off but only had one battery with it, that was through Trade Point.
  12. A

    Newbie been out the trade for a while

    Hi chaps Just after a bit of guidance if possible I'm 37 been out the electrical trade 7 years now but looking on getting bk on site and further my qualifications (8years experience mix of domestic and commercial) I have city and guilds 2361 parts 1 and 2 . 17th edition but think that's...
  13. D

    Advice on how to get into the trade?

    Hi everyone, hope this is in the right place, if not feel free to move to appropriate section. So here goes, I studied electrical installations from 2005-2007 and gained my C & G "16th edition", not full NVQ just college side as I had no apprenticeship employment. Upon completing the course I...
  14. S

    Invite to FREE business workshop (26 September 2017, Cambridgeshire)

    simPRO is a new sponsor on this forum and we would like to invite members to our Build a Better Trade Business Workshop - a day of essential business advice for trade business owners. Join us on 26 September 2017 at our offices in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, to receive essential tips and tricks in...
    • simPRO
    • Thread
    • business free september trade workshop
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. Cadgey123

    Feeling Fed up with the trade

    I have been in the electrical trade since I was an apprentice, 12 years now and had a colourful amount of experience in the electrical trade. I started doing domestic work again and have all of a sudden come to a point where I am actually hating it. Apart from changing sectors, I am stumped...
  16. littlespark

    New to the forum, old to the trade.

    Hello everyone. Self employed spark from Scottish Borders here. Been a time served electrician for 20+ years. Recently went self employed after 10 years off the tools. Retrained to 17th ed. Casual interest in home cinema, smarthome installations, pc repair and data networking.
  17. J

    In Bristol from Sept, have L2, studying L3 theory at home, looking to work and learn

    Hi, I am moving to Bristol around the end of August, I have level 2 electrical installation from Able Skills and currently studying the theory for level three. My plan is to work for someone and take the level three practical once I have some experience within the trade. I am a hard worker...
    • John McBride
    • Thread
    • bristol electrical work home learn looking studying trade
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  18. S

    How the trade is changing

    Hello all I would love to hear your opinions and stories in relation to what I have witnessed. I was asked by a locall authority go and attend a refurbishment/development of a council property to be used by a eastem European community for a drop in community centre. When I arrived I was...
  19. K

    quick question by a new to the trade

    Hello all, currently in training so be gentle if this is obvious....i have come across a consumer unit where the sockets are all on one fuse ( 1970s) there are 4 2.5 mm conductors. I assumed it had been wired as two loops onto one fuse however all four line conductors have continuity to each...
  20. C

    Hi everyone, new here and need advice about entering the trade

    Hi all, I'm looking at entering the electrical trade as I'm going to be made redundant in the near future. Ultimately once I have enough experience I would like to be self employed. Currently I'm thinking of taking a 6 week domestic installer course from Able Skills in Dartford Kent. I'm not...
    • CanElecs
    • Thread
    • advice everyone hi everyone new trade
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum

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