Returning to the industry.

[Neil Wilkins]

After about 20 years messing about as a police officer, I want to return to the industry. Back in the day before big pointy hats and 'ello 'ello 'ello, I was a time served Approved Electrician with a 16th edition qualification and a "C" course under my belt.
What do I need to get back working and can anyone recommend the best way to gain such qualifications.

 

[Des 56]

Neil,you well know that electrical theory does not change, in that respect unless you have one very bad case of memory fade you will be fine

Practically you may be a little rusty, working alongside another spark seems like a sensible thing to do, both for your confidence and to become familiar with any important changes that can be highlighted
However,the crux of the matter is that your training and your experience will most likely far exceed what is accepted nowadays in this trade

Try not to underestimate what standard you likely bring to the table
All the best

 

[Midwest]

20 years on from last working as an electrician. I have just passed my 18th edition. Do I need part P?. Also do I need the test and inspection ticket to sign my own work off. It's getting bloody expensive and I have yet to earn a single penny. In your opinion, what is the best way for me to get back into the swing of things. I know things are different to 20 years ago so I need to update my skills.

It depends on what work you'll be taking on. If the lions share is domestic, you'll need to join a Scheme. They will like you to have an NVQ3 qually or similar, inspection & testing qual as well.

As said before, I did something very similar to yourself, cost a lot and didn't work out for me. Think long & hard; lots of competition out there, and some of your domestic customer's will be expecting very cheap quotations.

 

[The Ghost]

What sort of work do you envision doing @Neil Wilkins ?

 

[Nath121]

20 years on from last working as an electrician. I have just passed my 18th edition. Do I need part P?. Also do I need the test and inspection ticket to sign my own work off. It's getting bloody expensive and I have yet to earn a single penny. In your opinion, what is the best way for me to get back into the swing of things. I know things are different to 20 years ago so I need to update my skills.

Hi Neil, I know this thread is a few years old now but how did you progress this?