Main Pros and Cons of becoming an Electrician

[Freshstart]

17 from london thinking of becoming an Electrician.

 

[RWJ]

There are Pros????

Only kidding

 

[truckster]

It's interesting, respected? you meet loads of people and it can be well paid

or it's a PITA, customers are *****, regulations are often incomprehensible, and the government and statutary bodies are doing their best to squeeze you dry whilst inviting any pillock to be come an electrician in 5 days for a fee.

Depends on your outlook really

 

[NMc]

A good trade to take up.

An electrician's job will vary and be dependent upon the type and range of work the employer does. They are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical services, both inside and outside buildings and structures such as houses, hospitals, schools, factories and shops etc. You will be expected to;

• work indoors and outdoors and be prepared to sometimes work at height;
• work with little or no supervision, relying on their own initiative;
• be prepared to travel away from home;
• develop good working relationships with all relevant people;
• read both building and engineering drawings;
• understand wiring and circuit diagrams;
• select (within limits) materials and equipment;
• inspect and test electrical installations;
• diagnose and rectify faults on a range of circuits and equipment;
• prepare written reports.

 

[Des 56]

17 from london thinking of becoming an Electrician.

At your age I was already long enough into the trade to ask myself "have I been doing the right thing"

Try and get some work experience to see if it feels the right thing to do
If you can then earn a living doing something that interests you,thats a bonus, because so many jobs can be mind numbingly boring

One thing I can say is that boring is not usually associated with electrical occupations,but it needs study and dedication to that studying

 

[Des 56]

Having just seen your reply on the other thread,I can understand why you have posted this one

Try not to let the moans and groans of us in the industry put too much gloom on the occupation

Most of that gloom is a reflection of a poor economy which affects all trades

There are issues in the trade with the structure and the regulation,but that will always be so,as well as all other occupations

Its a big deal at the moment to a lot in the trade, but times come and go, and change happens which is sometimes not welcomed, or could have been carried out differently

There will always be work for electricians,even those struggling at the moment will likely be struggling for less of a time than other occupations

On the whole it is a better quality trade to be in than most others

 

[Freshstart]

At your age I was already long enough into the trade to ask myself "have I been doing the right thing"

Try and get some work experience to see if it feels the right thing to do
If you can then earn a living doing something that interests you,thats a bonus, because so many jobs can be mind numbingly boring

One thing I can say is that boring is not usually associated with electrical occupations,but it needs study and dedication to that studying

I only have one experience , about 3 years ago my uncle took me with him to to install some lights into an office.
I basically just helped unpack the tools and held the lights while he installed them.
It was quite straining on my arms but im alot stronger now and obviously i wont just be holding up lights if i become qualified ?

 

[Freshstart]

Having just seen your reply on the other thread,I can understand why you have posted this one

Try not to let the moans and groans of us in the industry put too much gloom on the occupation

Most of that gloom is a reflection of a poor economy which affects all trades

There are issues in the trade with the structure and the regulation,but that will always be so,as well as all other occupations

Its a big deal at the moment to a lot in the trade, but times come and go, and change happens which is sometimes not welcomed, or could have been carried out differently

There will always be work for electricians,even those struggling at the moment will likely be struggling for less of a time than other occupations

On the whole it is a better quality trade to be in than most others

Thanks.
In all honesty i dont mind if i dont earn an incredible amount i come from a poor backround my mum is on benfits and my dad ( who i have only seen a few times ) is a homeless druggy.

Just getting a fairly enjoyable trade that keeps me active and pays for food etc is fine.

I have nothing to lose.

 

[Freshstart]

What qualifications are needed ?
I read somewhere that a 4 year apprenticeship will offer some kind of NVQ ?
And that means you're fully qualified
Thanks

 

[ezzzekiel]

in my opinion its one of the better trades to take up, you will hear a lot of moaning from sparks on the forum about lack of work, 5 day wonders, recession, constantly changing regs etc etc, but given my time again i would choose the same trade, always made reasonable money never really been out of work for a long period, the work for the most part is interesting and always something new to learn.

currently 2330 level3 and nvq3 can be done about 2-3 years (changing to the 2357 shortly) these are the basis for fully qualified, then add on 2382 and 2391

 

[Freshstart]

Just a few thing about my self
i dont mind getting phsyicall , ive been playing sports my whole life and im quite fit and strong.
Im not keen on heights though but i can tolerate them

 

[Freshstart]

in my opinion its one of the better trades to take up, you will hear a lot of moaning from sparks on the forum about lack of work, 5 day wonders, recession, constantly changing regs etc etc, but given my time again i would choose the same trade, always made reasonable money never really been out of work for a long period, the work for the most part is interesting and always something new to learn.

thanks.
Once i get my GCSES ( left school at 15 ) i plan on taking a electrician apprenticeship.

 

[Freshstart]

in my opinion its one of the better trades to take up, you will hear a lot of moaning from sparks on the forum about lack of work, 5 day wonders, recession, constantly changing regs etc etc, but given my time again i would choose the same trade, always made reasonable money never really been out of work for a long period, the work for the most part is interesting and always something new to learn.

currently 2330 level3 and nvq3 can be done about 2-3 years (changing to the 2357 shortly) these are the basis for fully qualified, then add on 2382 and 2391

All together how long does it take to become fully qualified ?
Thanks.

 

[NMc]

Apprenticeship are normally 4 yrs but some complete in 3

 

[Freshstart2]

Apprenticeship are normally 4 yrs but some complete in 3

Once you complete the apprenticeship are you fully qualified ?