Advice required Please

[1shortcircuit]

I am due to start a "Short Course" in January. (PS I'm sorry if this offends - There are many threads that I have seen discussing this, could we please NOT let this become another one)

Is there anyone on this forum that would be kind enough to share a few pointers that may assist me in finding a work placement/on site training whilst learning to become an electrician.

I am very hands on and don't think that any job is below me, hey, if the first day involves making tea day and sweeping up all day then so be it

If I am fortunate enough to find someone that will take me on what sort of jobs/chores would you expect them to start me off on? and more importantly, what do you believe to be a fair wage? IF any? (32 years of age and a wife,4 children a dog that I need to provide food and a roof for)

I have spent most of my life in the motor industry and understand fully that all tradesman value their tools. They are the tools of their trade and are what earns them a living. With this in mind, what tools should I ensure are already in my tool box? I would like to know that I am prepared for anything that is realistically thrown my way and do not have to face the embarrassment of explaining that I do not have a particular tool and unable to do a particular job

Another question also, If an electrician was to take me under their wing then what sort of implications does that person face legally? I have a CPCS card due to being a plant operator so would this suffice and make me a LOWER risk than just a "Labourer"?


Any constructive comments are very much appreciated, many thanks in advance

 

[1shortcircuit]

Quick update

Just thought I'd post to mention that my course contents arrived yesterday whilst I popped home for lunch.

Also, I had a call from my brother in laws friend and he has confirmed that he wants me to join him on the rewire he has arranged for next week. I'm looking forward to proving that I'm worthy of the chance to labour for him and hope that it will secure more opportunities that will help me gain experience in the future

 

[Doomed]

An LED head torch. Keeps the hands free.

+1




(min char)

 

[IanG1]

When i served my time, the first thing i was told to buy, was a notebook and pencil.To take down any little diagrams etc that i could refer to at a later date etc.

The pencil always comes in handy to plug a pipe if you drill through it lol. Believe me its quite effective.

That's what I was told, not for taking notes on jobs but for writing down who had sugar in their tea and the list for the sandwich shop LOL

 

[patricklondon]

similar question posted before http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-tools-products/7575-what-tools.html but i'd now say stall buying any tools until you've done this job with brothers mate to see what you actually use and top up on the others as and when as the outlay can be big. good luck you'll enjoy it