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[optimus_devine]

Im thinking of doing the electricians course with ncs. I was hoping someone could tell me whether this is a good idea or a waste of money. I am currently working in a dead end warehouse job and want a career but dont want to throw 6 grand away if i cant get a job at the end of it. All feedback is welcomed and appreciated...

 

[Big n Daft]

I'd hang fire on any "investment" in a trade at the moment. Have a good look around this site, all is not rosey in the electrical trade garden. Dont beleive what training company tells you, they only want your money, the trade cannot stand anymore men
If you have a job that brings in money and is reasonably secure then keep it, the way things are thats gold. Construction is always the first bite the bullit in recession and the last to get going again.
Its Grim.

 

[optimus_devine]

Thank you for the advice and yes the salesman from the company said theres an abundance of jobs yet when i looked on line there was very few jobs. One more question if the industry picks up are the courses worth doing and would it lead to a job or is it just a money making scheme. The reason i ask is because i wouldnt mind immigrating to australia so would need a trade.

 

[cjp1]

What training and qualifications do you get for your 6 grand ?

 

[optimus_devine]

city&guilds2382level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations
city&guilds 2377 level 3 certificate for in service inspection and testing of electrical equipment
EAL level 2 certificate for domestic electrical installers part P compliant. Also a first aid certificate.

 

[Craig1982]

That is alot of money for them qualifications, I would have a look around at some other training centers if that is the way you want to go.

 

[kenny7askew]

i agree with craig thats a lot of money you should be able to do them at a local college for a lot less money and part time,then you can keep your job and try to pick up some experience along the way

 

[optimus_devine]

there is an advanced level which is an extra £1000 which gives you the city&guilds2392 level 2 certificate in fundamental inspection,Testing and initial verification, and also Logic photovoltaic installers course photovoltaic trade installers course if these are no good could you please give me advice on the qualifications i shoud be looking for.

 

[optimus_devine]

and thanks kenny ill have a look at my local college.

 

[Craig1982]

I dont no where you live but cheak out Able Skills - Domestic Installation, Regulations & Testing training This is a corse with alot of the same qualifiactions and its only £2000, and I can highly recommend them, no pushy sales team and great teachers.

 

[platty1005]

city&guilds2382level 3 certificate in the requirements for electrical installations
city&guilds 2377 level 3 certificate for in service inspection and testing of electrical equipment
EAL level 2 certificate for domestic electrical installers part P compliant. Also a first aid certificate.

2382 17th edition = 3 day course approx £600
2377 PAt testing = 1 or 2 day course approx £200 - 300
EAL part p domestic installer = 5- 10 days tops £1000
£6000 is a complete rip off and at the end you ARE NOT a qualified electrician
Think long and hard before throwing away your money

 

[optimus_devine]

cheers mate ill check them out

 

[robsparky1975]

If i had my time again i would of trained as a gas engineer/heating installer,less paperwork,hassle and probably more respect.

Forgot to put down,this is a great trade to be have,the evening college route would be ideal,infact i was in a sinilar position to you 10 years ago,done 3 years at eveing college,and progressed from there,good luck

 

[optimus_devine]

wow it does sound like a complete rip off is there any courses you can recomend around you platty because im from the north west also

 

[optimus_devine]

but once again ive heard its impossible to get a job if you do 1 of the plumbing courses