Im currently a landlord / property developer Ive always been interested in electronics and all things electrical since i wa

[slinkyk]

Just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.
I'm currently studying my 17th edition (already have my 2330 level 2&3) and hope to go on to 2394/5 at some point.
I'm an old geeza at 43, and trying (unsuccessfully so far) to break into the trade. Got made redundant 4 months ago a my old employer went bust. Got a couple of kids and a hair line to go with them.
-Simon

 

[trev]

Welcome aboard.

 

[avar2010]

Hi,

My name is Jamie, I'm 26 and live in Sunderland. For the last 4 years I have been working as a control panel designer/wireman (gotta lot of experience) but havent got any industry reconised qualifications. Ive just started the C&G 2357 NVQ Diploma so will hopefully be fully qualified in 2 years.

Has anyone else done this course? Can anyone give me a heads up regarding assignments?

Thanks in advance

Jamie

 

[Floody]

I think it takes about 4 years pal, not 2. But don't quote me

 

[avar2010]

Cheers pal, seems that way at the moment, Hopefully sooner! Im from Swansea, whereabouts you from pal?

 

[Floody]

Im actually from Glynneath buddy but living in Llansamlet. You?

 

[avar2010]

Im from the ghetto! ha Townhill matey

 

[jimmyray]

Hi folks, I'm Jim from Exeter. 31 years old, and just started the 2nd year of the 2357 NVQ. Came to be involved in the electrical trade about 6 years ago after various other jobs. Only managed to get sponsored by current work to do 2357 after completing electronic btec certificate off my own back, whilst paying my dues doing fan cleaning and emergency light tests. Really enjoying the course and the work as I'm now doing varied installation jobs with a good spark.

Outside work, love playing guitar, riding bikes and drinking nice ale (spoilt for choice this neck of the woods!

Look forward to learning lots from old and new sparks on this forum. Hopefully I won't ask too many daft questions!

Take it easy.
Jim

 

[markc123]

Welcome to the forum Jim - hope you find it usefull.

And good luck with the 2357.

 

[pennychew]

Hi,

Im Stu, i'm 33 and from Newcastle, ive recently started the 2365 level 2 course at my local college.

I left school in '96 and served my time as a car mechanic but by the end of the 4 year apprenticeship i knew it wasnt for me, waited until i had completed my qualifications then left and started out in the print industry.

I currently work in a large printing factory as a machine operator/setter in the print finishing department working a continental shift pattern (3x12hour shifts a week) but id like to move into the electrical maintenance/repair side of the industry as i love getting involved with the fault finding when the sparkies come down to investigate faults or break downs on our machines.

Any advice and help is much appreciated as i'm really keen to learn!

Stu

 

[mr7526]

Hello all,

My name is Matt and I'm currently in my third year of an undergraduate masters in Electrical Engineering at the University of Sheffield. I'm hoping to go into the railway industry when I graduate, working with overhead lines and supplying power to them, but I'm also considering trying to get work in various other heavy power industries (steel, oil, etc) and become chartered.

I dream of starting my own electrical consultancy / contracting (employing electricians) business at some point down the line for all sorts of areas. I am particularly interested in the electrical challenges that live events pose (because of the large currents; interesting loads such as dimmers that tend to have a large neutral current / strobes that tend to put large transients on supplies / amplifiers that tend to have massive fluctuations in power; and large temporary supplies) and spent some time working with the university's technical services committee.

I think I have most of the theory covered, but my degree doesn't particularly cover practical work with power systems. I am hoping to learn a little about the practicalities of power at various sizes.

Many thanks,

Matt

 

[Chrisuk]

Hi all

My names Chris, I live in Leeds, just turned 33

Im doing C&G 2365 level 2 electrical installations, then level 3 at leeds college of building, its only 2 evenings each week, really enjoying it so far although we only get 1 day a week in the workshop and I'd love to get more hands on experience so if anyone knows anyone in Leeds that wants some help I'm just wanting to learn

Ideally I'd love to do my NVQ level 3 so at least at the end I'd be a qualified sparky where as at the end of level 3 I won't be says college, on site work with a qualified sparky is needed is what I'm told!!!, but finding it difficult to find someone to give me the chance

Good luck to everyone that's training

Chris

 

[Marvo]

Welcome to the student zone Matt and Stu. You're welcome to ask any questions in here whatsoever, the motto is there's no such thing as a stupid question so whatever it is just ask.

 

[GMjohn]

Hi everyone.

I'm John. Got my tech certificate at level two and three doing evening classes, along with the 17th edition. I'm an adult learner trying to change jobs so am finding it difficult to find a decent training position. I've done voluntary work with a friend in the past for experience. I have a lot to learn, and admit I am fully in need of decent on the job training. I've been taking a break from learning for a few months which is why I haven't started posting yet.

I think this forum is a great idea and will be posting a lot of questions when I start training again sometime in the next month or so. I've already got a backlog of questions waiting to be asked. I will be putting to the test 'the no question is too stupid' rule.

 

[Sarz11]

Wat an awesome thread!!

Hey im sarah (sar, sarz) and am 28. Born in lincs live in wiltshire now long story. Left school early as teachers hated me and couldnt get any work done even though tried to be good at the end (sat with too many lads that lead me astray haha). Went back for my g.c.s.es but didnt do as well as i could have (regret central) went to college to study further due to pressure but i wasnt in the right frame of mind and buggered about and dropped out (shame as was doing really well argh) im quite smart but do have my blonde moments literally prob from being naturally blonde. Always wanted to be a sparky from bout 16 used to help my opa (grandad in deutch) out a bit when he was around :0(. I am a proper girly girl makeup shoes shopping hair etc but inside am sure im male im definately a rare/unique female haha. Chucked out at 17 (different story) and got a job as a nursing assistant on a childrens psych ward which i then naturally went onto do my nursing. I currently work as a community psych nurse and specialise in eating disorders. Can be very rewarding and i have a natural ability and skills in it ppl say i have a magic brain i usually have worked someone out within 5 mins of meeting and decide whether i like or not so watch out boys hehe. Anyway being a sparky kept coming up and ireally regret not doing it as an apprentice at 16 think coz others expectations (not family) it kind of wasnt the done thing (regret central) kept coming up so kicked mysen up the --- before christmas and looked into it. Obv college this way suits me as working full time and need to pay my bills etc!! Electrics sadly turns me on (not in a rude way) scuse the pun and im genuinely really interested and determined so if people have things to share please do got so much to learn. Im sorting out that unfulfilled feeling like iv done nothing with my life now i think :0) this is probably a monster post i talk for england. I hope that i can get to know you all and help each other out :0) i get:
City & Guilds 2357 level 3

City & Guilds 2377 - Portable Appliance testing.

City & Guilds 2382 - 17th Edition Regs

City & Guilds 2394 and 2395.
Il do anything else i need to when finished.
Just need to find someone who will take me out for free as much as possible so can learn practically coz im better when shown