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Dan.P
Hey, so I used to be an "apprenticeship" a few years back. I've put it in quotes because basically I was in full time college (2 1/2 days p/w) then on my free days I worked for this guy. At first it was watching him and after a few months I used to get involed and learn how to run cables and what to do/look for. Towards the end he used to drop me off on jobs and he would go to another. Was with him for almost 2 and a half years and was getting paid cash in hand ÂŁ25 a day and he wanted me to do about 80% laboring for a bricky friend then do the electrics. He also said that I he wouldn't pay for an NVQ because it was too much so basically I packed it in and got a full time job. Recently I've packed that in because I don't want to work in that kind of environment. The pasted few months I've been helping renovate my brothers new house and my Aunties hotel and I'm really keen on getting back into it. I've pretty much rewired my brothers new house and done most of the electrics at the hotel. I have a friend whose fully qualified who has been helping me when I've been stuck.
But anyways I've been to see my old college tutor whos told me the whole thing has changed and you need an NVQ and you'll need a job as an electrician to get passed because they need to come out and assess your practical onsite work. I've sent out and spoke to around 30 local companys and told them my current situation and that I would work for free I just need to get the practical side done. But I've been told that wouldn't work and you need an apprenticeship. Those that did respond told me that I was too old, or they wasn't taking anyone on. I've been looking at courses that would "fast track" me. Something along this City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3
So I'm just wondering your thoughts or advice if these kind of courses are the real deal, or what my next step should be. Money isn't an issue and as soon as I have the paper work I can get set up on my own.
Thanks in advance
Dan
But anyways I've been to see my old college tutor whos told me the whole thing has changed and you need an NVQ and you'll need a job as an electrician to get passed because they need to come out and assess your practical onsite work. I've sent out and spoke to around 30 local companys and told them my current situation and that I would work for free I just need to get the practical side done. But I've been told that wouldn't work and you need an apprenticeship. Those that did respond told me that I was too old, or they wasn't taking anyone on. I've been looking at courses that would "fast track" me. Something along this City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3
So I'm just wondering your thoughts or advice if these kind of courses are the real deal, or what my next step should be. Money isn't an issue and as soon as I have the paper work I can get set up on my own.
Thanks in advance
Dan
