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    Looking to become a trainee BMS engineer

    Hi. Thought I'd post to see if I can make contact with someone in the BMS industry. I'm an electrical tester who is looking to get into the BMS sector. I've tried and tried to get a trainee position, but seem to get pipped at the post and get nowhere! I am very serious about becoming an...
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    UK (UK) Would it be hard for a sex offender to become an electrician and keep a job?

    These are for charges relating to when I was young and dumb but I now have to register as a sex offender for life with an indefinite SHPO. I'm not seeking any forgiveness. I'm looking to become an electrician or something within the trades but I'm worrying whether I will have trouble finding...
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    New to UK. Wanted to become an electrician. What is the best path?

    I want to change careers used to run bars and nightclubs in USA, got older and now need a career change. I am new to London and am interested in becoming an electrician. I have no experience and no qualifications. I am also 38. I know that I am extremely late to the party. I have been trying...
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    Can I become an electrician? Currently serving in military (army)

    Hi all, Currently serving in the Army, 9years. Looking at using my enhanced learning credits to use on fast track courses. I’m just trying to find out if I can actually get into the trade this route and if it will actually be worth my time. I don’t have time to spare, wife - mortgage - kids...
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    Retraining to become a self employed Electrician - HELP REQUIRED PLEASE

    Hi Everyone, New to the forum so please excuse any stupid questions which may come below. Sorry if this is long winded but I want to give a good overview of my situation to ensure I get the best advice. I have very basic electrical knowledge and experience but I enjoy and get satisfaction from...
    • HJ_180
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    • become electrician employed please required retraining self self employed
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    When did seperate earth's in trunking become fashionable?

    Next question on the date my install game. When did the practice of installing seperate cpcs in trunking become the norm? The 'original' part (the rewire when the VIR was replaced) of the install I am trying to establish an age for is entirely in enameled trunking which has been used as the...
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    Courses needed to become a industrial maintenance engineer

    Hey guys, I am a wind turbine maintenance technician and commissioner, with a level 3 nvq in electrotechnical Installation and maintenance. I am finally done with the industry and want to work at home in one of the local manufacturing companies, I have come across a course which I think may help...
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    What career path is available for an adult to become an electrician in Scotland?

    Hello I have been going round in circles on the internet trying to find information. I am currently working as an ROV Pilot Tech and have previously worked as a UPS engineer. Can anyone tell me what routes I can take to become an electrician in Scotland while keeping my current job. I am on a...
    • Afraser1
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    • adult available become career electrician scotland scottish trainee
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Best way for a 47 year old to become an electrician.

    Hi. I am after some solid advice. I am a 47 year old ex chef who wants to retrain as an electrician. I know in a ideal world the best way into the trade is a 4 year apprenticeship but at my age that might be a bit difficult. I have been to see tradeskills4u in Crawley who seem quite...
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    UK Training to become an sparky

    Evening guys, I wouldn't mind becoming a sparky, but with a mortgage and 3 whipper snappers I can't afford to drop to an apprentice wage, there's no night courses near me, what other way is there? Or isn't there? Haha.
  11. ElectricianFit

    how to become an electrician UK

    Hi! I live in London and have 5 years experience in another country (Lebanon). How I became an electrician in the UK, how to be a qualified electrician, and how much time I needed to do it Regards
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    What qualifications do i need to become fully qualified

    I’ve just completed my level 2 2365 electrical installation course and I'm going start the level 3 2365 course later on this year but I'm not sure what other qualifications i will need to become a fully qualified electrician.
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    What's the best way to become a fully qualified electrician earning a good wage?

    As the title says, what's the best way of doing this? I got a good set of GCSES (2A*s, 10As and 2Bs) however I do not think that I will be able to go to uni. Instead learning a trade is a more likely option. I have decided to go to being an electrician and will probably apply for something...
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    adult learner looking to become electrician

    good morning, wondered if i could pick the forums brains. i was apprentice electrician 30 old years ago but only done one year.is it possible for me to enter the trade as this stage in life. i believe...
  15. Gakure

    Starting to become self employed (own)

    Many in the forum are self employed with own companies. If given opportunity or you were to start again from square 1, which plan route/step will you take when setting up? I.e Qualified and you have bags of experience in many past years while employed, have hands tools but no power and MFT Open...
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    What Qualifications Do I need to Become a CCTV Installer / Engineer?

    Hi there, as the title suggests I would like to complete a course in cctv installation with the long-term goal of becoming a sole trader and working for myself. I am aware that there could potentially be other aspects such as alarm and fire systems but at the moment I would appreciate any help...
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    How to become fully qualified?!

    Hi Guys, So I completed my level 2 and 3 C & G course at college in May. I’ve worked as a mate a bit since, but I need more experience and consistent work to go on to complete my NVQ and whatnot. My question is, as I’m not going the apprentice route, what’s the best way to gain that...
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    Please help.... confused.... What training is best to become a domestic electrician?

    So, i am not 18th edition or part P, this is my aspiration to become an electrician. I am 44 and working towards a career change. Looking at being employed rather than going it alone to begin with. What are the best or needed courses to be a domestic electrician? Any help or guidance would...
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    How does one become an electrician?

    I want to know how you proceed because in my country I only have courses that start from 4 months to 6 months and I have no idea how you can get training.Do you start as an assistant?I tried to find 4 year courses but I couldn't find it and I'm pretty sure that most of the courses in my country...
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    Wanting to become self employed electrician

    Hello all, I’m 25 and thinking of a career change. Currently work for a car company but it’s soul destroying to say the least. I was in college about 7 years ago studying for my 2330 level 2 but it was midst recession and no one was taking on so so couldn’t complete the level 3. The offer of...

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