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  1. C

    Evening all, looking to get back into the trade

    Evening all.. I left the trade ten years ago to pursue a different career, having worked in the industry from 16-25. I managed to achieve my Parts 1 and 2 C+G when BS7671 was 16th edition. Primarily working in domestic and commercial, latterly railway signalling and tunnel lighting on the...
  2. Donovan Vigus

    CSCS Card

    Hello, I would like to get a CSCS card but to get one I need to be employed which I currently am not. For me to become more employable I would need to have a card. So what is the best way to go about this? Thanks Don
  3. SparkyChick

    NAPIT Certification Scheme NAPIT Trade Association Meeting - 8th March 2017 - Neath

    Out of interest is anyone else on the boards going to this tonight?
  4. Dan

    New Facebook Group - Trade Talk

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/214225459029066 Get yourself over there. :)
  5. S

    Meter Tails hanging loose.

    Been to a job to see this. I'm guessing that when the old CU was replaced the sparks didn't bother to remove the old meter tails - they were live and just had a couple of wraps of insulation tape round them.
  6. Midwest

    Free Calibration

    Hope this hasn't already been posted, Trade Skills 4 U (a forum sponsor) are offering free calibration at their new Warrington facility; Free Calibration Morning -...
  7. ivan campos

    Ultimately i'd like to be competent in the electrical trade.

    A Good Afternoon to everyone, My name is Ivan currently working as a Ramp Agent at Heathrow Airport, about a year an a half ago i decided to finally go ahead and learn the trade so i enrolled myself on a Full Scope Electrician course. Im far from being a fully qualified electrician but slowly...
  8. J

    Intro

    mostly retired, just the odd job now and again but interested to keep up with the latest news.
  9. D

    Hi all, new to the trade

    Morning all, just been looking how far you can take electrical quals and come across this site. I decided for a total career change 2 years ago so signed up for the c&g 2365 course. I passed level 2 last June, the science and principles was a bit full on at first. Not done any serious...
  10. Dan

    QVS Electrical Supplies

    QVS Electrical Supplies opened its first branch in St.Ives Huntingdon in October 1994. Steady expansion followed, with the opening of a further 12 branches serving trade and diy across the south east. Nationwide, our customers have also enjoyed the same competitive pricing, quality products and...
  11. The Solar King

    Insured Warranties Not Paying Out?

    Has anyone else had problems with the companies not being willing to pay out for work undertaken? I am about to enter dispute with IWA.biz who claim they did not authorise the work and are refusing to pay. Am about to tell the householder I will return his ST system to the state I found it in...
  12. J

    Train 4 Trade Skills course issues

    Im currently at a stage where I have been working on site now for a year as a electricians mate whilst undertaking the last part of this course. It has come to my attention that the qualifications obtained through the course, I will unable to obtain a trainee card let alone a gold ECS card...
  13. rolyberkin

    City Electrical factors - On The Up!

    Well I never thought I would say it but I went into CEF Chelmsford today and was pleasantly surprised, credit where credit is due. I normally only go in there when I absolutely cannot get stuff elsewhere. Chelmsford has a new female member of staff who is obviously learning the ropes, she...
  14. oracle

    Trade Clubs Or Valuable Associates

    If I have a JIB gold card, why do I need to join NICEIC, ECA, NAPIT etc? As I understand things NIC protect your customers, ECA protect you, NAPIT are a collection of Domestic Installers, Electricians and even Professional Inspectors and Testers, having moved on but not sticking to what it...
  15. Dan

    Uheat Underfloor Heating Discount Code - Trade Only!

    All trade will get an extra discount. See information here: http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electricians-arms/111840-15-uheat-underfloor-heating-discount-code.html - This is strictly for trade only. You will need to have access to the electricians arms to see that thread. Here's info on how...
  16. J

    Trades to Site - a Warning

    Just thought I would post a warning about this company, They are a facilities management company based in Oxfordshire and I got a call out of the blue from someone called Will Simmonds a couple of months ago. He wanted me to do a couple of jobs at an opticians in Bath, it actually fitted in with...
  17. C

    Getting Back Into the Trade?

    Hi all Advice required as I may be picking up the tools again after 18 years. Now I have my Scotvec and City & Guild certs from 1986-91 so would I be required to update any stuff for employment purposes? Thanks
  18. Dan

    Electrical firm named Which? Trusted Trader of the Year

    ECA member and ELECSA registrant Electricians in Reading Ltd wins prestigious award Read the full news article
  19. KoFi

    raw nerve new thread re breaker issue

    high tower you have a lot to learn discipline for one thing. If you care to read your reply you have a desire and passion the operative i mentioned did not otherwise he would have bought a few tools and done willing to show a bit more interest( we advised him to get CSCS ECS cards to give him...
  20. M

    New to trade

    Hello everyone. I am looking for some advice. I am 27 years old and and currently studying level 2 electrical installations and will be doing level 3 after. I am not in the trade as this is a complete career change for me. What is the best way to gain valuable hands on experience? Due to...

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