I want to become an Electrician - but how do I start?!

[JakeJake]

Hello everybody!

I have always wanted to do something hands on, like plumbing or an electrician as a career, but all of this C&G and everything else is confusing me!

My main goal is to become an independent electrician and work for myself - and was today advised by a lecturer at a local college to look into learning about Electrics in Central heating systems.

So... where do I start?

I've looked on my local college websites, (Stourbridge, Sandwell, Birmingham colleges and surrounding basically) and there are so many levels and numbers I dont know what one I need to start training as an electrician. Ultimately I would prefer an apprenticeship as its hands on experience and gets paid for as im 18 years old but I am willing to pay to get onto a college course if I have to.

If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would be extremely greatful!

Many thanks, and look forward to coming here often!
Thanks!

(I have around 11 GCSE's all A-C if this helps?)

 

[JakeJake]

Sorry, I think ive posted this in the wrong section
Could it be moved or?
Thanks

 

[Electricalserv]

Hello everybody!

I have always wanted to do something hands on, like plumbing or an electrician as a career, but all of this C&G and everything else is confusing me!

My main goal is to become an independent electrician and work for myself - and was today advised by a lecturer at a local college to look into learning about Electrics in Central heating systems.

So... where do I start?

I've looked on my local college websites, (Stourbridge, Sandwell, Birmingham colleges and surrounding basically) and there are so many levels and numbers I dont know what one I need to start training as an electrician. Ultimately I would prefer an apprenticeship as its hands on experience and gets paid for as im 18 years old but I am willing to pay to get onto a college course if I have to.

If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would be extremely greatful!

Many thanks, and look forward to coming here often!
Thanks!

(I have around 11 GCSE's all A-C if this helps?)

Well you definately have enough quals to start, providing you have maths and english in there.

You want to get on a the level 2 & 3 courses first. It was 2330 for me, not sure what it is now.

 

[Mr.Si]

I understand it's now known as the C&G 2357.

 

[RWJ]

I'd try your local college

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Hi Please visit our website for training in your area. Alternatively give us a call and we will be more than happy to help!

Is this a joke.. ??? How are these people allowed to infiltrate forums with this stuff?? Listen up TRADESKILLS this is a FORUM, NOT the (expletive) yellow pages.

ANGRY, ANGRY, ANGRY

 

[Guest123]

Is this a joke.. ??? How are these people allowed to infiltrate forums with this stuff?? Listen up TRADESKILLS this is a FORUM, NOT the (expletive) yellow pages.

ANGRY, ANGRY, ANGRY

Gone now.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Cheers Lenny (calming down now breathe breathe) I just pm'd one of the others about this but you have take action in the meantime. Well done. I will thank you profusely, as I'm sure others will too. (smiley face).

 

[Guest123]

Sponsors only are permitted to advertise their wares on our forum.

 

[bugsy]

Hello everybody! look forward to coming here often!
Thanks!

(I have around 11 GCSE's all A-C if this helps?)

I hope this dose'nt become a sticky!

 

[VoltzElectrical]

i hope it does! teach other money grabbing (people!!) to stay the... away. Genuine responses only.

Love to all members.

 

[mister]

The very harsh truth is you are unlikely to get an apprenticeship, I would suggest you sign up with a college to do the 2330 (or the latest number) start with that and continue to look for an apprenticeship, even if you have to restart to do an apprenticeship you would have some knowledge.

If you cannot get an apprenticeship then you will have to go right through 2330 then the 17th then try to get a job as an improver.

Enough for now.

 

[mister]

Sponsors only are permitted to advertise their wares on our forum.

Its a shame that a "dodgy training company" can sponsor - it gives them false credability.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

They haven't sponsored, that's the point. They're piggybacking, and have been removed . Quite rightly.

In response to OP. Get a start with a good electrical company. Getting a start is the subject of many a thread and will reward a search.

All the best.

 

[bugsy]

To be fair without sponsors we would'nt have a forum and TBF this the first dodgy one Iv'e seen