Starting an apprenticeship should I do industrial or domestic

[Ryanjones289999]

So I have two offers one person does more industrial offices, prisons, university’s etc.

The other guy does more houses and stuff like that. My plans are after my apprenticeship is to go on my own and maybe if I get big enough to get people working for me.

So I was just wondering what’s the best route to take?

The person who does houses is a small company think he only has 1 or 2 people working for him and the company that does industrial is huge.


Thanks

 

[Mike Johnson]

Go Industrial, large companies have training programmes that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life, they will probably also have a career progression schedule that will see you re-trained as your experience dictates, this is unless you don't want to do domestic work, crawling around in lofts and in other peoples tat. ?

 

[Ryanjones289999]

Go Industrial, large companies have training programmes that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life, they will probably also have a career progression schedule that will see you re-trained as your experience dictates, this is unless you don't want to do domestic work, crawling around in lofts and in other peoples tat. ?

I was just thinking about the future when I go on my own. it will be easier getting domestic work than industrial so I’ll be able to grow quicker. Getting domestic jobs seems easy just post some leaflets etc. Getting industrial work seems harder.

and I also want to be able to help put family and friends installing lights plug sockets etc

 

[Mike Johnson]

Your reply seems to indicate that you have already made up your mind on the route you want to take and was just asking to reinforce your thoughts.

Once you are fully trained and qualified in Industrial work it would be an easy step to get a domestic installation qualification, the other way is fraught with difficulties and hoops to jump through.

To be honest I think you are getting ahead of yourself thinking about the future before you are qualified or have even experienced the difference between the two disciplines.

Also don't forget in the first instance you will be a Gofor for both disciplines, but with training in one and all the dirty jobs with the other.

 

[ruston]

It is easier to go from industrial to domestic than the other way around @Mike Johnson has given you good advice.

 

[ruston]

I was typing as Mike's second reply came in . I agree with that too.

 

[Deleted account]

I’m really jealous, youve been offered industrial. I would have loved that opportunity.

obviously it’s your choice, but industrial experience is a very valuable asset. You c@n always to domestic at a later stage if necessary.

 

[Pete999]

So I have two offers one person does more industrial offices, prisons, university’s etc.

The other guy does more houses and stuff like that. My plans are after my apprenticeship is to go on my own and maybe if I get big enough to get people working for me.

So I was just wondering what’s the best route to take?

The person who does houses is a small company think he only has 1 or 2 people working for him and the company that does industrial is huge.


Thanks

Hi Mate, how long is this Apprenticeship? an Apprenticeship ,or a proper one should offer you a selection of installation practices, I'll apologise up front, as I find the idea of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electricians strange, I realise things are different from when I did my Apprenticeship. Any way all the best and good luck.

 

[Deleted account]

Hi Mate, how long is this Apprenticeship? an Apprenticeship ,or a proper one should offer you a selection of installation practices, I'll apologise up front, as I find the idea of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electricians strange, I realise things are different from when I did my Apprenticeship. Any way all the best and good luck.

Those types of apprentiship either don’t exist anymore or are very few and far between.

 

[snowhead]

Getting domestic jobs seems easy just post some leaflets etc.

I think you may be under-estimating how hard it is to be in business.
I'm sure there's plenty on here in domestic that would disagree with your statement.

I'm biased, as I spent the majority of my working life in Commercial, now retired, but I'd say Commercial / Industrial.

As your end game appears to be to have a good income then I'll leave you with this thought,,
How many Domestic wiring jobs are done out of hours, at weekends and on Bank Holidays, including Xmas?

 

[Mike Johnson]

I don't think I have heard of anyone with indenture papers for years, do they still exist?

 

[snowhead]

Indentures are long gone.
I think they only carried on with companies long established with that method.
I did an apprenticeship 1967 to 1970 and had no proof of completion other than continued employment with a different job title and higher pay.

 

[Deleted account]

I don't think I have heard of anyone with indenture papers for years, do they still exist?

Is that the coloured piece of paper you bit down on at the dentist.

 

[Pete999]

Those types of apprentiship either don’t exist anymore or are very few and far between.

I was thinking what a farce they are, I thought that would be the case, probably been asked before, but are there any proper Apprenticeships for Electricians about these days, or are most Youngster to eager to do some training, get a Van and start house bashing?

 

[Pete999]

Is that the coloured piece of paper you bit down on at the dentist.

It really aint funny mate, no disrespect intended.