adult learner looking to become electrician

[pallet48]

good morning,

wondered if i could pick the forums brains. i was apprentice

electrician 30 old years ago but only done one year.is it

possible for me to enter the trade as this stage in life. i believe

i can do college work but would i be able to find work .

thank you

 

[telectrix]

get work as a mate through agency/s . then see about obtaining 2365 level 3.after that it's nvq3 and am2.to get jib card. meanwhile get a cscs card to get past the site gestapo.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

You'd be able to get work if you offer a high standard, are friendly and professional and work out the best way to market yourself in the initial first few years. Be prepared for the the business to grow slowly over the first 1-3 years.

 

[John Preston]

I believe anyone can do anything they want. Don't expect to become an electrician in a few months though. The year you did as an apprentice will have no standing so you'll be starting again. As already suggested get a job as a sparks mate and take it from there.

 

[Dustydazzler]

As above

Gets a job as a sparks mate thrashing in cable and bashing in boxes etc

See if you still have the appetite for the trade

I have dipped in and out the trade since the 1990s and physically it’s getting a bit of a struggle now

 

[pallet48]

get work as a mate through agency/s . then see about obtaining 2365 level 3.after that it's nvq3 and am2.to get jib card. meanwhile get a cscs card to get past the site gestapo.

thank your this, can you go straight to to 2365 level 3 bypassing level 2

 

[pallet48]

I believe anyone can do anything they want. Don't expect to become an electrician in a few months though. The year you did as an apprentice will have no standing so you'll be starting again. As already suggested get a job as a sparks mate and take it from there.

cheers for this

 

[pallet48]

You'd be able to get work if you offer a high standard, are friendly and professional and work out the best way to market yourself in the initial first few years. Be prepared for the the business to grow slowly over the first 1-3 years.

cheers for this

 

[pallet48]

As above

Gets a job as a sparks mate thrashing in cable and bashing in boxes etc

See if you still have the appetite for the trade

I have dipped in and out the trade since the 1990s and physically it’s getting a bit of a struggle now

cheers for this