Advice on domestic installer course/training URGENT PLEASE!!!

[M.s. Rahman]

Hi everyone

i am looking into a career change
i am currently a teacher
i was thinking of becoming a good and qaulified electrician.
for those that have become and that havent if you could give me some advice or some guidance i woulde really appreciate it, my concerns are the following:
- should i become an electrician through a training providor such as tradeskills4u,EC4U (electrician courses 4 u), electricaltrainingcourses.com (ETC.COM).... if not are there any other avenues ???

- i found these course providors tradeskills4u, EC4U, ETC.COM i wanted to know, has anyone had any epxerience with them ...are they good/bad, is it worth it ??? etc

the avergae cast for a bronze domestic installer is £2500

 

[telectrix]

Hi

I've done one of these courses (well currently doing anyway), and while I'm quite comfortable with my understanding of electrics and electrical systems, I'm more than aware I'm lacking in being able to turn theoretical knowledge in to practical application, is there anything any time served electricians can recommend doing in order to gain experience? (other than asking around local sparks for experience, I'm hitting that one hard already)

I'm not looking for a short cut in to a trade like some probably are, I need a change in career later in life, I know these courses aren't fit for the purpose they're sold as, I'm just looking for a step in to a new career and could do with some constructive advice?

might be a good idea to register with agencies as a sparks' mate. also sign up with indeed, jobrapido, trovit jobs. these send you job alerts via email suitable to what you specify in your area.

 

[wayneob]

Don't waste your money on these courses if you want to get into the trade go and do a proper college course and go down the jib route it's the only recognised route good luck

 

[muzza1]

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lol no im just doing history, geography, art and R.E.... english wasnt my thing :laugh3:

I've allways fancied giving teaching a go but after raising four boys and seeing how much work Teachers have to get through i think i'll give it a miss. I can't stand all the paperwork i have to do at present so wouldn't stand a chance with teaching! Although working with young people can be great, it's a shame good teachers have so much pressure on their shoulders.