Hi, my name's Simon
I'm originally from Kent but have moved all over the country and am now on Wiltshire/Dorset/Somerset border. I trained originally in agricultural engineering, but thanks to that being such a broad area and my varied work experience vs. my age (43), I was finding it very difficult to get work here. I'd always had an interest in electrics, from my dad who used to work for GEC-Henley, also from working with water pumps and vehicle electrics. I'd always regretted not getting any formal training in that area. So I decided now was the time to do something about it. I signed up for a domestic electrical installer course with Train4Trade Skills.
I have found it a problem putting aside time to do the work, there's always so much else to do. I originally came across this forum looking for inspiration and advice on tools, and it seems like a great resource and has inspired me to carry on. I've only just got around to introducing myself partly because I was worried how people might look down on courses like this one, also somebody who is changing their 'career'. Hopefully that isn't the case.
Cheers
Simon
I'm originally from Kent but have moved all over the country and am now on Wiltshire/Dorset/Somerset border. I trained originally in agricultural engineering, but thanks to that being such a broad area and my varied work experience vs. my age (43), I was finding it very difficult to get work here. I'd always had an interest in electrics, from my dad who used to work for GEC-Henley, also from working with water pumps and vehicle electrics. I'd always regretted not getting any formal training in that area. So I decided now was the time to do something about it. I signed up for a domestic electrical installer course with Train4Trade Skills.
I have found it a problem putting aside time to do the work, there's always so much else to do. I originally came across this forum looking for inspiration and advice on tools, and it seems like a great resource and has inspired me to carry on. I've only just got around to introducing myself partly because I was worried how people might look down on courses like this one, also somebody who is changing their 'career'. Hopefully that isn't the case.
Cheers
Simon
