New career as electrician- advice needed please.

[Dovey]

Hello.

I am currently a serving member of the RAF. I am due to leave after 23 years service next year. I am an Aircraft engineer but have been around the building trade in one way or another all my life. I have aspirations to become an Electrician. Domestic/ commercial. I like the idea of solar panel installations too.

So, I have all the qualifications in the world relating to aircraft engineering, health and safety, risk assessment and management. What I really want to do is become a Sparky. My question is; where do i start, what qualifications do I need to become self sufficient in the field and how long will it take. I can do residential condensed courses and have access to over £6000 worth of education to use when I leave.

In addition, I will be seeking to do some gas/plumbing qualifications too.

all advice and guidance would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

 

[7029 dave]

from an old timer,been in this industry for over 33yrs, when I started at 16 1day week at tech college the rest of the time with a firm out there doing the job,hands on experience that's what you need for starters,think a lot of the lads will back me, you cant learn a trade in 5mins it takes years with on site experience,but if you want to start from the beginning good luck to you,keep away from these fast track courses.