Advice on which way to go please

[mdibb2009]

Hi all, my name is matthew and im 24 years of age.
I have no previous experience at all of electrical work but its something I have looked into, and something I really want to do.

After calling probably over 300 companies, I managed to get 1 of them to say yes, they are doing a full house re-wire starting on monday and they are willing to let me come along and get some hands on experience, allthough i wont be getting paid which I dont mind about as I just want to get involved.

Where should I go from here ?
Im hoping if I try my best, but effort in and show interest they may let me tag along with them on other jobs and eventually may even employ me.

I was looking on my local college website yesterday and there is a electrical apprenticeship course for 4 years, which will give me my nvq 3 etc...

Is this the best route ? And what other advice could you guys give me.

Thanks very much for any help and advice, much appreciated.

 

[malcolmsanford]

Welcome to the forum ...............and yes IMO the longer training method you have outlined is the best route for training.

Just a few pointers that I hope will help you out. When on site with the guys don'tr be afraid to ask questions, leave the mobile switched off, don't give a look if your asked to get something from the van or clean up, as that is what apprentices do.

I hope it goes well for you and the best of luck

 

[mdibb2009]

Hi Malcolm and thanks for your reply.
I just hope they will keep me on after this job and not leave me back at square 1 where i started as i feel this is the first step to getting where I want to be.

And as you said, I dont mind cleaning, carrying, tea boy etc... Ive got to start somewhere and I understand this.

I appreciate your input.
Thanks again
Matthew

 

[NMc]

Hi Matthew

Any recognised apprenticeship will get you a NVQ but you will need employment to get hands on experience to complete it

You will do the City and guilds 2330 level 2 and then level 3. Sit an AN2 practical test and finally complete a portfolio of 3 jobs for your NVQ

Good luck mate