Moving from entertainment and theatre to domestic Electrician

[Groggzz]

Hi Everyone,

As the tittle suggests my background is in installing, designing and maintaining lighting rigs for the entertainment industry, mainly theatre shows in and around London although I have toured extensively nationally and internationally.

Having worked in the industry for 8 years I have gained experience in wiring up lighting practicals, fixing and maintenance of stage lighting equipment. While I know these skills are not that closely related to domestic installation skills, I do feel like some of the skills are transferable. Also I have a fair amount of hands on skills working with tools.

My idea is to do a quick course to gain the recognized qualifications then become an Electricians Mate for 6 - 12 months then move to being self employed. This is the course that I am looking at-
Domestic Electrician Course | Train to become a Domestic Installer - https://www.electriciancourses4u.co.uk/domestic-electrician-course/

Any Advice Welcome

 

[telectrix]

what the last 2 reprobates said. this "smart home" fad is rapidly becoming a big earner for those who can specialise in it. not for me though, i'm far too old to learn the technology involved. at the very least it means using a mobile phone for things other than phone calls. i've only just got the hang of this texting rubbish.

 

[static zap]

( Successful designers - are sure not to share their ,little tricks- social?)
A broader market does sound positive ..but it's definitely race to the bottom at the moment.
A few relevant qualifications (sadly the slow route) ,may be useful if you return to design ! ...exits left