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  1. XS Training

    Jonathan McManus' JIB Gold Card via XS Training Ltd

    Jonathan McManus details his recent experience with XS Training Ltd and the process take to achieve his JIB gold card.
  2. P

    Over 50 training to be an electrician

    I'm currently employed as a HGV driver, which I am thoroughly sick of. I need to get out and do something different. I'm thinking of doing one of these intense courses to be an industrial electrician, which will cost the best part of £8000. The problem is I am 51 years old! What are my chances...
  3. S

    Are there any reputable electrical installation training companies in the UK other than FE colleges?

    Hi All, I am new to to the forum, so please forgive the dumb questions if you have heard them all before! Are there any known reputable electrical installation training companies in the UK other than FE colleges? I have had a few calls and online meetings with NewTradesCollege (NTC-college -...
  4. G

    Training

    Hi, looking for advise on training courses required to gain entry back into the job market. I served my time back in the 80's (15th edition IEE regs!!!) but was always involved in large engineering projects and eventually ended up offshore (from mid 90's to date). I have been a maintenance...
  5. A

    Online 18th training

    Hi all, I appreciate this may have been asked in various forms but I would appreciate some advice on which is the best Online course for studying for the full 18th Ed exam for someone who has electronic and relatively basic electrical experience. I've seen courses varying from £100 up to £300+...
  6. Livetoearth?

    UK Electrical car training ?

    Evening chaps New on this forum and my first post . Can anyone give any information and direction on moving towards the electrical car industry sector ? What training is available ?? Thanks ?
  7. JazzFrog

    My industry is gone (live events sound engineer)...City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 during lockdown II?

    Hello lovely sparkies! My livelihood, live events sound engineer, has been decimated by Covid - thank you bat soup! I'm thinking of skilling up during lockdown II. Realistically, my industry will not pick up for six months at the earliest. Obviously, it's a far away dream to become a qualified...
  8. Dan

    JIB Gold Card Training Throughout The UK

    XS Training Ltd deliver NVQs, 18th Edition and AM2 preparation training throughout the UK and are the UK’s number one online training provider for the NVQ 3 Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training Courses Online | XS Training -...
  9. Ealdor-Bana

    TradesCollege.org electrical training

    Hello i had an interview with a trade college for renewable energy and i have C&G qualifications in domestic electrical installation. (Tradescollage.org which is also tradescollage.co.uk ) I’m new to doing trade colleges and dont know if these places are scams as they all talk about NVQ...
  10. C

    Suggestions for entering into the industry, primarily in the solar side of things.

    Good afternoon all. I am looking for a bit of advice or recommendations on the best path for entering into the industry, especially on the solar side of the industry, and specifically within Canada. I am currently a 15 year licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. I have been thinking about a...
  11. J

    UK Part qualified - What do I need to do now?

    Hey everyone, apologies if this is in the incorrect place. I want to find out what it is I need to do in order to complete my path to becoming a fully qualified Electrician. I will spare you the long story, but about 10 years ago, I failed to complete my apprenticeship due to the 2008...
  12. J

    Compex Training availability. August 2020

    Compex training has resumed at centre 051 Scunthorpe, located at HETA training facility. There is reduced candidate capacity due to the lockdown social distancing guidance. July 2020 five day compex and three day compex refresher training courses are fully booked. There is availability in...
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    how has covid 19 caused problems with training

    hi all ive just been informed by my college that because there not going to be opening any time soon. to complete my day in the bay is all going to be written down as a step by step plan . has anyone else had a similar issue
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    Training in Northern Ireland as a 'mature' learner.

    Hoping that someone can provide advice about entering the industry. I know there are many similar threads, but I'm looking for advice specific to training in NI. It's a struggle to find courses which aren't limited to those aged 16-24 and serving an apprenticeship. I'm mid 40s and...
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    Electrician Training courses help!

    So at the moment Im working as an aircraft electrician and would like to do additional training to cover me for domestic/industrial work but Im having trouble figuring out what I need to do to achieve this. Im looking to get qualified so I can work self employed when not on the aircraft but also...
  16. O

    Is it worth getting into the Electricians game in 2020?

    Hi guys Thanks for taking the time to read this. Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum for this sort of topic, please point me in the right direction if that's the case. I'm looking for advice and opinions from people working as electricians or sparkies mates on whether or not in...
  17. R

    Hi guys I'm looking to start my training this year and am looking for some advice on the options i have open to me.

    Good evening ladies and gents, I'm an adult of 27 who is finally taking the plunge into the electrical industry, and from what i can see have a few options open to me and i'm not overly sure what ones would really set me off on the best start. I have recently applied for multiple...
  18. J

    Advice on training and entering industry at 43yrs old.

    Hi All, I'm a newbie here so please be gentle... Advice on entering the industry please! I'm 43yrs old, transferring from being a self-employed photographer of 17yrs, (the photography business is drying up... have some really good clients but just commissioning less and writing is on the wall...
  19. T

    Fire system installation training

    Hi all, I'm looking for some help with regards to Fire system installation training. I'm currently working with a friend of mine installing addressable fire systems. I come from a mostly house bashing background but looking to add more strings to my bow. Basically I'm looking for any suggestions...
  20. T

    Advice on a training company for Design and Verification in East Sussex

    Hello there, I would like to go on and gain the Design and Verification qualification. I live in East Sussex (South East of England) and I'm not sure which training company to use. I've had bad experiences in the past with some places that made me feel like cattle and the person at the front...
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