Another Late Starter

[mrwaverley]

Just joined the forum, been looking as a guest for a little while.

The story is a career change at 52 years old. Have been a Software Developer/manager for a large telecomms company for the past 10 years, during which time i had started to do some electrical re-training.

Started with Part P defined scope then upgraded to full scope.

Have been doing limited work small jobs etc, whilst I build up experience.

Took my C&G 2382 17th edition wiring regs last year and 2377 PAT testing in April.

The best of all is that i have recently been notified that I have passed my 2391-10 Inspection and Testing. First attempt was in October 2009, I passed the practical but failed the theory, re-sit for the theory was in March and I've passed !!!

A great confidence booster for someone in my position.

Looking to share my experiences on this site.

 

[Spudnik]

Welcome to Electricians Forum | Electrical Advice Forum | An electrical forum for electricians in the UK!

Welcome to electriciansforums.net mrwaverley. Thanks for introducing yourself.

 

[Guest123]

Welcome along.

 

[dg4dave]

Me. I am a Just Starter on this forum. I need advise from one or 10 of the bright 'sparks' out there. I have been doing electrical installations & maintenance for 25 years (and other things) with my own company. In South Africa. Now I need to qualify those skills and abilities in this country. I have the experience but not the paper qualifications. Any advise will be appreciated.

 

[acat]

Hi and welcome pleased you joined us. Any questions are best posted on the main forum not everyone looks here. For a start you will need City and Guilds 2382 17th edition and City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing. Most companies want these qualifications


Good luck



Chris

 

[dg4dave]

Acat
I am suppose to sign up for a 5 week course at the end of which from nothing, I become a 'qualified' electrician. I cant believe that any prospective employer or client will believe that in 5 weeks one can 'learn' 5+ years of apprentice on the job experience. I dont know if I am perhaps wasting my money!!!! According to a newspaper artical today.. . . I am.
And pray tell, Where is the MAIN FORUM?? Ill look around for it..

Many thanks

 

[Phil]

welcome along

 

[Hawk81]

Welcome on board

 

[Notsosmart]

Hello Mr Waverley,

Welcome aboard.

 

[Sintra]

Hi & welcome.

 

[kung]

Hello and welcome also.