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Conmeister
Hello all
New to here and it seems i've stumbled across a brilliant site.
My query is not a new one i'm afraid so i apologise if similar ground has been covered.
I'm just looking for advice as to what is the place to go forward. Situation is that i've recently been laid off having done 6 months as an Electrician's mate at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. This is my only electrical experience. Absolutely loved it and wish to fully pursue a career. Qualifictions wise i have the 2330 (Levels 2&3) and my 17th Edition.
Obviously times are really hard at moment and there's not much work about. I'm sending out my CV and contacting firms on a daily basis with no luck so far. But i'm gonna keep me chin up and keep trying.
In order to improve my prospects, i was wondering whats the next step in terms of qualifications as i'm a bit confused. Should i do the 2391 before anything else?
I've been offered two full domestic rewires to do but frustratingly had to turn them down. I'm confident enough to do most of the job but i'd rather do things correctly and leave the work to someone who knows fully what they're doing and who's fully qualified. (i have been helping out on one these which has been great. Under supervision i've installed 2 rings, 2 lighting circuits, CU and Cooker) Which leads to, what do i need to become fully qualifed on a domestic level? I understand i will need to be Part P registered. Who are the best providers for this? I checked NICEIC and they recommend the DISQ course but then state thats for experienced domestic installers.
I'm a great believer in learning off experienced sparks but its hard to get experience at mo and i hate sitting on my hands.
Sorry once again if you've seen this all before but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I only ask i've received lots of conflicting information (even with Electricians i've worked with!!)
New to here and it seems i've stumbled across a brilliant site.
My query is not a new one i'm afraid so i apologise if similar ground has been covered.
I'm just looking for advice as to what is the place to go forward. Situation is that i've recently been laid off having done 6 months as an Electrician's mate at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. This is my only electrical experience. Absolutely loved it and wish to fully pursue a career. Qualifictions wise i have the 2330 (Levels 2&3) and my 17th Edition.
Obviously times are really hard at moment and there's not much work about. I'm sending out my CV and contacting firms on a daily basis with no luck so far. But i'm gonna keep me chin up and keep trying.
In order to improve my prospects, i was wondering whats the next step in terms of qualifications as i'm a bit confused. Should i do the 2391 before anything else?
I've been offered two full domestic rewires to do but frustratingly had to turn them down. I'm confident enough to do most of the job but i'd rather do things correctly and leave the work to someone who knows fully what they're doing and who's fully qualified. (i have been helping out on one these which has been great. Under supervision i've installed 2 rings, 2 lighting circuits, CU and Cooker) Which leads to, what do i need to become fully qualifed on a domestic level? I understand i will need to be Part P registered. Who are the best providers for this? I checked NICEIC and they recommend the DISQ course but then state thats for experienced domestic installers.
I'm a great believer in learning off experienced sparks but its hard to get experience at mo and i hate sitting on my hands.
Sorry once again if you've seen this all before but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I only ask i've received lots of conflicting information (even with Electricians i've worked with!!)
you may be better off investing your money on going part p with one of the competent person schemes at least that way you will be earning the money to pay for 2391.
