General requirements to start as an electrician in the UK

[biffa]

New to this website. Just returned to the UK after 20 years and note electrical jobs and mobile fleet usage needs many certificates which were not in vogue when I left these shores.
Can anyone tell me what i need to get me on the employment list.
I am qualified to HNC Electrical Engineering level from many years ago but I see 17th Edition and C&G certificates are either preferred or necessary. What is the quickest way to get up to speed?
Thanks

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

 

[Mr Mike]

Welcome Biffa

 

[oldtimer]

Yep Welcome

As for qualifications what do you have (yes Iknow HNC) with regards to 14th-15th-16th or 17th edition qualifications or inspection and testing JIB card ect

 

[Paul.M]

Hello biffa, you may just need the 17th and the 2391 if your looking for employment as most ask for them.

 

[Londonsparky]

17th edition, testing and inspection 2391 and cscs or ecs if you want to work on a commercial site, hope that helps Tom

 

[biffa]

Thanks to those who have taken the time to answer. I shall be checking locally for courses for these certificates. From 'Oldtimer' I did have the 14th Edition so I need to update I guess!
Cheers