Become a spark at 39, is it possible?

[DodgyBiscuits]

Hello guys, I am currently a self-employed taxi driver in Glasgow and have been working nightshifts for the last 8 years.
I am looking for a career change.
Is there any realistic route for me to study / train around my current job to become a qualified electrician? If so, what are my options?
I know this is not likely to be easy but I am a very determined character.
Any advice or information would be appreciated.

 

[kung]

Hi

just to jump on the band wagon I would also like to know how you became qualified, at 31 I am fortunate to be given the time and some funding to study by the military as I am leaving the RAF, I found this intensive course offered by pgltraining.com, what do people think ? Is it worth it?

Electrical Installation 4 week Intensive course delivery

EMTA Award - Part P

• DEI /001 Applicable Building Regulations for Domestic Electrical Installation
• DEI /002 Electrical Safety legislation, Regulations Standards and Terminology
• DEI /003 Domestic Electrical Installation - Pre work Survey/inspection
• DEI /004 Domestic Electrical Installation - Safe Isolation Procedures
• DEI /005 Identifying unsafe electrical situations
• DEI /006 Domestic Electrical Earthing and Bonding Requirements
• DEI /007 Electrical Test Procedures
• DEI /008 Selecting Domestic Electrical Cable and Components
• DEI /009 Installing and Replacement of Electrical Components
• DEI /010 Checking the Correct and Safe Operation of Installed Electrical Components
• DEI /011 Recording of Electrical Test Results and Completing Certificates
• DEI /012 Installing and/or Rerouting Domestic Electrical Cables
• DEI /013 Domestic Electrical Installation - Special Locations
• DEI /014 New Domestic Circuit Requirements
• DEI /015 Installing Domestic Lighting Circuits
• DEI /016 Maintaining Domestic Electrical Installations
• DEI /017 Basic Understanding of 3 Phase Supplies
City & Guilds 2377 - Portable Appliance Testing Award
City & Guilds 2382 - 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations

Cost: £2,800 + VAT

Hi ExAirForce

The part p (Domestic installers) If you know the real basics your be able to do in 5 days
The 17th in 5 days no worries
Pat not sure havent done this but should be easy.
2391 i would have thought the 2392 would be better for this route and agree if 2391 you WILL struggle but 2392 you should be fine and is ideal for domestic installers as newish qual for people wanting to test/inspect installations upto and including 100A so ideal for domestic installers.
You will be able to do these courses seperately !
These will be ideal for self employed also but i would still try spending a little time with a spark (not compulsory) but would be beneificial not so much for installs but invaluable for fault finding experience.
Regards
Kung.
Best of luck !

 

[ellboy1976]

Looking for a career change myself and have also seen these courses for thousands of pounds and be fully trained in a few weeks. No chance!! does anyone know of any reputable training courses in the south east, essex area?