Please Read This Guys

[GMES]

Right I have asked this before but for some reason it seemed to fall on deaf ears, so here goes!!

The Trainee section as you know is a part of the forum dedicated to Trainees, who are currently doing courses as part of the path to becoming qualified Electricians, so this whole section is your baby so to speak.

I have always tried to share the work load in here via competitions etc with Paul but as you may or not know he has asked me to take over as much as I can in running it.
So I think we need to get this place as busy as it was a year ago, it was constantly buzzing we were running weekly or monthly competitions with Prizes provided by the Mentors out of their own money sometimes, we had sunday night prize draws which were good fun and always saw the place busy!! It was like Sunday night at the Palladium some weeks

I want it to get back to those days if I can with the help of you guys and the mentors, So basically I want all the trainees to start thinking about what they want from the TS, do you want more comps and questions, do you want more electrical Diagrams in here, More course advice, The list is endless.

All I ask is you make the effort to read this post and try to reply, even if it is to say you are happy with it as is, although I think we need more activity on a regular basis.

Thanks for reading Guys!
@ Mentors and Staff I will post up elsewhere for us so we can discuss what we can do in private.

All the best GMES

 

[Pete999]

Right I have asked this before but for some reason it seemed to fall on deaf ears, so here goes!!

The Trainee section as you know is a part of the forum dedicated to Trainees, who are currently doing courses as part of the path to becoming qualified Electricians, so this whole section is your baby so to speak.

I have always tried to share the work load in here via competitions etc with Paul but as you may or not know he has asked me to take over as much as I can in running it.
So I think we need to get this place as busy as it was a year ago, it was constantly buzzing we were running weekly or monthly competitions with Prizes provided by the Mentors out of their own money sometimes, we had sunday night prize draws which were good fun and always saw the place busy!! It was like Sunday night at the Palladium some weeks

I want it to get back to those days if I can with the help of you guys and the mentors, So basically I want all the trainees to start thinking about what they want from the TS, do you want more comps and questions, do you want more electrical Diagrams in here, More course advice, The list is endless.

All I ask is you make the effort to read this post and try to reply, even if it is to say you are happy with it as is, although I think we need more activity on a regular basis.

Thanks for reading Guys!
@ Mentors and Staff I will post up elsewhere for us so we can discuss what we can do in private.

All the best GMES

Thanks mate, my knowledge of the modern courses is somewhat scant, as you can imagine at my age, still willing to help the Trainees in any way I can.
I know it's a pet hate of mine, but perhaps you could suggest to the Trainees to provide more information, i,e, how old they are, what sort of work they are involved in etc, I have donated much of my collection of books, tools etc to some of the trainees already, but would be prepared to fork out for a moderate prize every now an then. Thanks for the heads up.
Pete999

 

[GMES]

Thanks pete I know you have donated in the past and it is appreciated, Re the courses I agree it can be tough keeping up with all the latest ones, But maybe if you could come up with some scenarios either from experience or just made up to test the trainees, at the end of the day it can as easy or hard as you want, just a thought!!!
I may create a list in here and everytime someone comes up with an idea I will add it.
Cheers again mate.

 

[GMES]

@Pete999 and trainees. I have created a sticky in here for you to add a bit of info Re Pete's suggestion if you don't mind taking 5 minutes of your time. thttp://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/trainee-info-for-mentors-benefit.112415/

 

[happysteve]

I'm happy to help. I'm a bit "poacher turned gamekeeper" as I now teach 2365 level 2 and 3, and 17th edition (2382-15). I might have some bits n bobs I can donate, and I can certainly think up scenarios for quizes etc.

 

[GMES]

Cheers Steve,
Thanks for the offer and Re the Scenarios please feel free to start a thread whenever you're ready in the TS and let's see what answers we get.

 

[Leesparkykent]

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[GMES]

That's really kind of you Lee, I have started a thread in the Arms for all Mentors to discuss ideas away from prying eyes lol.

 

[Leesparkykent]

oops my bad. I've deleted my post but the offer still stands

 

[GMES]

No Drama Lee.

 

[Karin]

sounds exciting. for me, these modern courses can mean that you maybe miss out on some learning that you might get from an apprentiship where you constantly have a mentor helping to educate you, putting you in new situations to improve your knowledge and experience, so a place in here where ideas can get thrown about and discussed is great.

especially with regards to setting trainee questions.. prizes and the like don't bother me at all, but anyone willing to give up a bit of time to think about a learning exercise for us and help us through it would be excellent!

admittedly i don't post everytime i have a question, mainly because i just like to be able to research and work things out myself (as i think a competent electrician generally should be able to!), but i keep thinking up situations where it'd be good to get guidance from those with experience and might be of interest to other trainees so i'm gonna start getting more involved.

cheers to all the contributors!

 

[rolyberkin]

On hols at the mo and under pain of death from she who must be obeyed if I even mention electrics this week, will reply when I get home!

 

[pitkin2020]

I'm an on off visitor to the page, (hold my hand up) but so far found loads of useful info. I've just come across the scenerio question and thought that was a great idea, competitions sound great too. Will frequent more for sure

 

[Paul.M]

@GMES. I'll help out in any way I can in the TS. What would you like to do next mate? Maybe start up a little comp?

 

[GMES]

@GMES. I'll help out in any way I can in the TS. What would you like to do next mate? Maybe start up a little comp?

Hey up Paul, sorry mate I have only just seen your post, we are open to suggestions pal if I'm honest.

 

[Paul.M]

Hey up Paul, sorry mate I have only just seen your post, we are open to suggestions pal if I'm honest.

This a quick and simple one just for education and fun.

SPOT THE FAULT???

A Mentor (or a Trainee in time) posts up a pic with fault/s in it. Trainees then PM a Moderator with their answer/s. Lets have a prize for the Trainees efforts, its been quite a while to be honest.

@GMES I'll sort out the first question bud and put up £20 towards a prize for the Trainees. If you or another Mentor can match it, I'll have a word with the forums sponsor Test Meter and see what I can get out of them? I hope that they will agree to adding another £20 and the winner can spend up to £60 on their online site linked to this forum on whatever the Trainee winner wants to get?

Good comp idea, great prize..... GMES you just have to do the hard work lol (got your back buddy )

 

[fergus12]

I am in training currently as part of a career change and like the idea of diagrams and comps as anything will be really helpful.
thanks

 

[GMES]

I am in training currently as part of a career change and like the idea of diagrams and comps as anything will be really helpful.
thanks

@fergus12 , Firstly good luck with your training course. And take a look here!! There may be something of interest to you.
http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/downloads-section.72549/
You should find loads of useful literature in there, also start searching back through the trainee section and you will stumble across loads of helpful threads.
GMES

 

[Donovan Vigus]

Same boat,

Advice on how to switch from current career to becoming an electrician. How to find work, where to find work? This comes from a background of no practical experience.

Thanks
Don.

 

[Paul.M]

Same boat,

Advice on how to switch from current career to becoming an electrician. How to find work, where to find work? This comes from a background of no practical experience.

Thanks
Don.

GMES, this is a very common question from Trainees and other members of the forum. Something I can help out on if it is any use?

 

[BarryJ90]

Really liking the look of all this, I'm 27 now and after years of trying my hand at various different jobs I've finally decided now is the time to join the family business and train to be an electrician. My dad has been a spark for around 30 years so I'm lucky in that sense as I can go on site with him and pick his brains for knowledge however I think a forum like this is invaluable when it comes to learning due to the amount of experienced people on here.

I look forward to using the training side of the forum for advice and help with anything I'm not sure on from my course. I think I will be ok with the practical side of things but I've heard a lot of talk about formulas and maths and that really is my weak point!

As for competitons etc, that sounds a great idea, prizes etc don't motivate me too much as quite frankly picking up knowledge from top sparks is enough but it's certainly a bonus.

Cheers

 

[telectrix]

Really liking the look of all this, I'm 27 now and after years of trying my hand at various different jobs I've finally decided now is the time to join the family business and train to be an electrician. My dad has been a spark for around 30 years so I'm lucky in that sense as I can go on site with him and pick his brains for knowledge however I think a forum like this is invaluable when it comes to learning due to the amount of experienced people on here.

I look forward to using the training side of the forum for advice and help with anything I'm not sure on from my course. I think I will be ok with the practical side of things but I've heard a lot of talk about formulas and maths and that really is my weak point!

As for competitons etc, that sounds a great idea, prizes etc don't motivate me too much as quite frankly picking up knowledge from top sparks is enough but it's certainly a bonus.

Cheers

the maths and the formulae are not really that difficult if you have somebody that can explain properly. most fall down when the subject is not taught in the correct manner, thus making it seem more complex than it is.

 

[BarryJ90]

Cheers mate, I just about managed a C at school but I rely on a calculator these days!

 

[Pete999]

Cheers mate, I just about managed a C at school but I rely on a calculator these days!

Crikey, when I started college we had lessons in how to use a slide rule, I'll hang around for the inevitable questions like "what's a slide rule Pete" from the younger members.

 

[BarryJ90]

Crikey, when I started college we had lessons in how to use a slide rule, I'll hang around for the inevitable questions like "what's a slide rule Pete" from the younger members.

What is a slide rule Pete?! I'm 27 and never used one at school!

 

[Pete999]

What is a slide rule Pete?! I'm 27 and never used one at school!

Fill yer boots Barry, when I was at School we used an abacus for adding up and taking away classes. don't ask please.