Ive been working with an electrician full time for the last 3 months. Before that i was in college for a year.
I feel like im not doing good enough. In 5 hours i only second fixed 4 sockets, 10 spots and 7 smokeys. Ive done more than that in a time frame before but its probably not far from my...
27 years old, come from a domestic general building background; I have taken some pictures of my current tools that I take to site (week 4 as an apprentice)
The electrical company I work for do a lot of everything from domestic, commercial to industrial, I have a small list of tools that I...
The Scottish Government are offering incentives to companies taking on apprentices
Scotland's Employer Recruitment Incentive - https://www.ourskillsforce.co.uk/help-with-recruitment/our-one-stop-skills-shop/scotlands-employer-recruitment-incentive/
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Hi, does anyone have any knowledge of what's required for the AM2 or FICA (Scotland) risk assessment. It appears to relate to use of the booth during the actual trade test(s).
So, ideally looking for views/ideas on the risks and related control measures specifically for this test.
Starters for...
Just phoned the apprentice as he was going to the wholesalers.....told him to pick up 12 monkey puzzle clips.....his reply "haha very funny, you must think I'm an idiot" me "no just get them" apprentice "shall I grab a long weight at the same time".... Prat :D
Hey guys, just finished the first year of my apprenticeship and am now looking for a new employer to carry on my second year with. If anybody knows of anyone taking on in the North West (Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Manchester, ect) I'd be eternally greatful for the heads up.
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I'm currently working at an electrical whole salers and am doing very well and am progressing to become and account manager, I am going to go evening college and do a level 2 diploma in electrical installation to further educate myself . I was wondering what would happen when I want to do level...
Hey, I'm wondering how to find your 1st ever electrician job. I'm looking to get level 2 and level 3 CG electrician qualification in a college. Every electrician mates job offer often requires a few years experience, so I am confused on how to get your first job as a mate. Whats the best sector...
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Hey guys, I need your help. I'm finishing a levels this months, and want to become an sparky. I do not know what route to take:
A: Do a training course for CG level 2, then CG level 3 electrical installations. This would take under a year at the centre I'm looking on.
Or
B: Do an...
Dear All,
I am here to enquire about any possible vacancies within any of your companies for an Electrical Apprentice.
I have recently been accepted onto an Electrical Apprenticeship scheme with Birmingham Electrical Training. I have funding for training over a period of up to 4 years through...
Evening all,
I haven't posted in a fair while as I've been disheartened and annoyed. You may or may not remember last year I was asking if anyone was looking for a helper/mature apprentice.
Seems just under a year I've consistently rang around, posted little flyers in my local merchants and...
Hi all, I am looking to take on an apprentice and was seeing if anyone is looking for work?
Preferably I would like someone with some experience in the domestic sector with a full UK driving licence.
We are based in Epsom, Surrey but have work in both Surrey and London.
Please contact me on...
Lloyd Ramsey
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So I am living in London at the moment, from Ireland originally, and have worked as a chef for the past 8 years, but always wanted to work as an electrician..I left school and started training but the recession hit Ireland bad around that time and everyone lost work..I moved to Oz and started...
I shall cut a long story short, I started my apprenticeship to gain my NVQ level 3 just over 3 years ago when 20 and a year into it I had to deal with a few issues in my life including a couple of bereavements in the family and other personal issues which ended up causing me to lose complete...
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Hey guys im 19 ive completed my Levels 2 + 3 Electrical installation and PAT testing at college, ive been looking for apprenticeships for a while, on job sites such as indeed and the gov apprenticeship one and regularly ringing round local companies to try and get a start but no-ones interested...
HIall,
got a apprentice for one weeks works experience , hes 22 and paid for the full time course himself, I've said Ill take him on as he drives and has a good work ethic, so he will move over to the apprentice course one day a week.
collage has said as he's over 19 he wont get funding...
Hello everyone I’m currently looking to get into the trade and hoping that someone in the Yorkshire area could point me in the right direction.
I’m 29 and currently looking at changing my career of which I plan to start college later this year to eventually become a qualified electrician.
In...
Hello,
Since around November last year I have really gotten interested electrical work. I am lucky that my local library has a massive range of books covering the whole subject and since then I've probably been reading and watching videos 10-12 hours a week.
I applied to study level 2...
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