Recent content by Nomad2345

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    Improver in a pickle

    Thank guys and sorry for the delayed response. I've taken everything said on board and have my up to date ECS card on the way too should it be needed. Some extra power tools pending too over the next couple of weeks ! Have left details with a couple of agencies so far but going to ramp it up...
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    Improver in a pickle

    Hi all. In a bit of a situation which is starting to cause a fair bit of stress and figured maybe asking some silly questions here may help to collect my thoughts on the matter . So my situation is this : For the last 2.5 years I've been working alongside a spark(I'm a mature learner )...
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    asking for work experience...?

    Hi, In Scunthorpe, can travel anywhere in Lincolnshire and yorkshire for experience. currently on level 2..before moving on to level 3 and 18th ed. I'm anxious to start at least doing a little bit of shadowing/observing on-site but I've seen that a lot of people really struggle to get given...
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    UK How useful is a level 2 in electrical installations going to be in my situation?

    Weren't you eligible for the student finance for level 3?I'm self funding level 2 but I can obtain a loan for level 3 (didn't think it was possible at first as I've already got student loans from doing a useless degree years ago) 1597490540 Nice one, that's basically my plan too - I know quite a...
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    UK How useful is a level 2 in electrical installations going to be in my situation?

    Our situations/backgrounds are very similar! I start my course soon, in September. Can't wait. Keep us posted on your progress? Will you be seeking work as a mate/labourer alongside your studying? All the best of luck anyhow.
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    Willing to shadow/volunteer for an electrician

    Hi, I'm due to start my level 2 in electrical installations at college in September. Before this/whilst I'm doing this, I would be grateful for any opportunities to tag along and gain some experience on a voluntary basis. Even if it's running around and making cups of tea and passing tools. Or...
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    Confused newbie question

    Hey all, I'm in the process of getting myself into the electrical trade. I've already established that I need to complete level 2 and 3 electrical installations at my local college. I understand that I will need a CSCS card in order to allow me to get on site during and after these quals in...
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    UK How useful is a level 2 in electrical installations going to be in my situation?

    Thankyou so much for the replies guys, can't express how much I appreciate the help and info - I agree KennyKen, they lifted the upper age limit so it isn't exclusive to school-leavers (my heart lept a couple of years ago when I found that out) - but the funding arrangements means that most...
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    UK How useful is a level 2 in electrical installations going to be in my situation?

    So I've been wanting to enter the electrical trade for quite some time, I'll try and keep my query as brief and as straightforward as possible : I'm 32 years old with no formal electrical qualifications, or industry experience. I'm essentially from an academic background, I've previously been...

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