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  1. T

    check a trade is it worth it

    check a trade is it worth it? is it waste of 500 quid, do u have to bid on jobs or as you listed you get them, asgot person coming round next thursday to pressure sale to get us to join
    • tonto33
    • Thread
    • check customers liability their trade worth
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. P

    Just another Trainee

    Hey everyone, i just signed up after finding the site through a random google trawl. I've just competed level 2 C&G 2365 (one year, part time) as I attempt to move across from the motor trade where I work as a general fitter and have done so for most of my life. I was hoping to enter the trade...
  3. H

    Trade skills 4u - city & guilds 2365 14 week course - worth doing?

    Hi, I am currently looking into enrolling with Trade Skills 4U on there 14 week level 2 & 3 diploma (city & guilds 2365) I have managed to source work with an electrician so I will be able to get some hands on experience. The course is 2 weeks on 2 weeks off, during my 2 weeks off i'll be...
    • hass55
    • Thread
    • 2365 city & guilds course doing guilds skills trade worth
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  4. D Skelton

    Score 1 to the scams, 0 to the trade :(

    http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/communities-and-local-government/CM8853_Web.pdf The government..... Err, no, sorry..... I mean the scam's lobbyists have spoken. Now just to await the UKAS report. Back to square one I think guys :(
  5. P

    Leaving the trade

    I don't know if any of you are in the same boat. I'm seriously considering leaving the trade all together, everybody wants to cut costs and its killing me! I don't even work for myself, I really feel for those of you fighting to win work. After being made to carry out a 4hr unpaid round trip...
  6. Pete999

    Other Trades Persons

    Reading thread just now reminded me of a job I helped my Lad out on, we were wiring some down lighters, anyway we got to the jobsite ealy to make a start, about 09:30 this Muppet turned up, no introduction, nothing but "how much longer youse goin to be ere matey" all day we replied with that he...
  7. D

    Use of technology to learn the trade

    Hi folks, Has anyone seen or used any type of virtual reality technology whilst learning the trade? The reason i am asking is because i am acutely aware of the use of this type of technology for games consoles and pc games. This got me thinking more about the benefits of using this type of...
    • Drexyn
    • Thread
    • companies environment learn learning technology trade
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Business Related
  8. telectrix

    tradetek

    anyone had dealings with tradetek? seems to be subbing for minor repairs and call-outs. suppose a bit like homecare/homeserve set up.
  9. B

    No consideration for other trades

    My latest annoyance is this joiner I am doing work for, he is throwing a fair bit of work my way so can't complain on that score but I am getting really annoyed at his lack of consideration for my part of the job. Went up to start wiring an extension last week and, not for the first time all...
    • brizospark
    • Thread
    • actually floor other trade trades under walls
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. E

    Hi I'm Emily. Anyone heard of Access 2 Trade Careers??

    Hello Everyone, My name is Emily. I am here for a pretty specific reason and Im hoping someone will be able to help me. I started doing an Electricians Course with ACCESS 2 TRADE CAREERS in 2009 and for those of you that don't know they closed up shop due to insolvency with hardly any...
    • emilyramone
    • Thread
    • access anyone heard myself other trade youtube
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. R

    options for adult trainee

    Hi guys, A bit of guidance needed please, I'm looking to get back into the electrical trade after about 4 years out, I gained my 17th back in 2008ish when I was a mate for a firm for about 7 yrs on/off. Ive been in touch with with my 2 nearest colleges (I'm in Carlisle, Cumbria) about night...
  12. I

    Is www.fairtrades.co.uk worth joining

    Hi everyone - just had a long chat with the lady from Trade Association | Vetted Tradesmen & Builders. From what I can gather it is a trade association offering Trustmark etc.... As a member of NAPIT I can get Trustmark, and get separate insurance backed guarantees from an insurer. I was looking...
    • ian brighton
    • Thread
    • joining money sticker there's these trade worth
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
  13. D

    Help to get back in the trade

    hi all ,this is the first post on here so i appreciate your time looking at it. back in 1999 i started a jtl aprenticship but due to personal reasons i only done 2 out of the 3 years im pretty sure i done the city and guilds 2351 course and had 2 or 3 certs but cant be sure ive contacted city...
    • djr2
    • Thread
    • become get guilds sparks trade working years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. D Skelton

    Save our trade!

    Sick of 5WWs? Sick of scam schemes? Sick of laughable training providers? We as fully qualified electricians deserve better. The public deserve better. Get on here, start hitting the like button, share share share and spead the word guys!!! We are boycotting the schemes, they can shove their...
  15. J

    Rated People, Trust a Trader, My Builder etc

    Does anyone on here use Rated People, Trust a Trader, My Builder etc, if so how easy is it to get work from ? and what one do you feel is the best ?
  16. S

    Train4Trade Skills 3 year deadline

    Hey everyone, I need a little help, I'm currently on the Train4Trade Skills full scope electrical course which i signed up for 3 years ago and just ran into a problem, tried to send off an assignment and I've discovered I've been locked out of my student world. I call the admin team and was told...
  17. O

    HELP with trades test

    i am a fully qualified electrician in the uk with my HNC in electrical and electronic engineering. I am looking to move to sydney soon. I have already had my certificates verified but i need help what to do next, ie trades test etc. I am just after any help about it. I have an Australian...
  18. M

    Trade recognition australia taking the P***

    Cut a long story short guys. I applied for my A grade electrical license in November, I have my gold card etc, NVQ 3 am2 etc. have had to go through the process of having all of my city and guilds qualifications recognised at a cost of about $1600 so far. I get a phone call today telling me my...
    • Maddison
    • Thread
    • ausie elec australia taking trade
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia
  19. S

    difference between us and all other trades

    watch this video pure class http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mViO9mnCTBo:clap:
    • sparkyphil1
    • Thread
    • between difference other trade trades video watch youtube
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. L

    Rogue Traders Renewable Installers

    I have just been contacted by a very unhappy customer of Richard Elliott MD of The Renewable Installers previously of The Solar Installers. It appears he is taking large deposits and either not installing or not paying the MCS sub contractor for the install (and therefore no MCS cert for the...

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