Advice wanted on retraining as an Electrican about courses and tools needed.

[Mad Mo]

Hi I’m looking at city and guilds 2365 parts 2 and 3 through trade skills for you. It’s over 16 weeks and wondered if this is any good? I’m 49 and having to retrain as getting made redundant in December so planning options in advance. I’m trying to build up most of the tools I’d need as working in a builders merchant at the minute so can save a considerable amount of money on the tools. Wondering about makes of tools ie Knipex or CK pliers/ screwdrivers etc. Also what power tools to get ie core cutters, drill drivers/ sds drills etc? Will I need a conduit bender, yellow fibre glsss steps ?and which are more usefull, any other recommendations on tools needed would be very helpful. Any other courses that I need or should go on? Any help greatly appreciated please

 

[Mad Mo]

Hi, I’m a qualified cabinet maker by trade and most chippy work I can do ok. Working in a merchants ive picked up loads of tips etc on plumbing and can manage most basic workbuilding wise. Also thoughtabout doing the course thengoing into refurb on housesbrought at auctions etc tosubsidise first year after the