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    EV Charging- Becoming OLEV approved

    Evening I have recently sat my City and Guilds EV charger course and am now looking to become OLEV approved. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what the process of doing this is Thanks
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    Adult apprentice rate of pay

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    Becoming an electrician during covid times..

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I have seen the posts about becoming an electrician, however, given we are living in uncertain times, I would really like some advice on becoming an electrician during the covid years. I have a degree in electronic engineering and I have been working...
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    Water becoming "live"

    I recently did a load of work making good a poor installation for a friend who just bought a flat. I have some electrical qualifications and 30 years experience, but I'm not a member of a CPS because I don't do enough notifiable work for it to be worth paying the subs. When it came to bonding...
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    Becoming a qualified electrician

    Hi All, I’m looking to become a qualified electrician but already have a full time job so unable to complete a full course. can you get online courses that you take your time with? For example https://gbconstructiontraining.com/courses/part-p-cg-2393-10-online-course-weekday-exam-value-bundle/...
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    UK Hello, I am very interested in becoming an electrician, 22 years old, TradeSkills4U 2365 L2 and L3.

    Hello there. I am 22 and would like to become an electrician. While searching online, I found the TradeSkills4U L2&L3 2365 qualification, worth £7490. I know it will NOT make me a qualified electrician, but I am of the understanding that I need that qualification to get me through the door. Can...
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    What’s the best route to becoming an electrician?

    So I’m at a crossroads. I’m 21, and I’ve just applied for a college course but im worried at the end of it I will not be able to get a job as an electricians mate. And I’m worried on how long it will take. I was looking at the apprenticeship route, but it’ll leave me on £4.15 an hour and...
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    How would one get into becoming an electrician?

    This has been on my mind for a while. I've read about taking apprenticeships, but is it even possible to survive on that low a wage if you're not a teen living with parents?
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    Becoming an Electrician

    Hello All, I am in my 30's and currently, work as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer and always have. My Apprenticeship was in Manufacturing Engineering, some of which included basic electrical knowledge/aspects, for multi-skilling... However, the majority was mechanical. Since my...
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    UK Becoming an electrician

    I’m 20 and looking to train as an electrician but doing apprenticeship is impossible for me as I have a mortgage to pay for and a lot of other bills etc. I’ve been looking at short courses but I don’t believe they can train you to be a level 3 in 4 weeks so I’ve been looking at night school to...
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    UK I am thinking of becoming self-employed, any advice/help/warnings would be greatly appreciated!

    Hello everyone I am new to this forum so ease me in gently!!! I often found myself coming across this forum when I was seeking help or advice towards queries I had. I am an Approved Electrician with 8 years experience across domestic, industrial, commercial and medical locations. I am often...
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    Is it worth getting into the Electricians game in 2020?

    Hi guys Thanks for taking the time to read this. Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum for this sort of topic, please point me in the right direction if that's the case. I'm looking for advice and opinions from people working as electricians or sparkies mates on whether or not in...
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    Regarding becoming qualified

    Hi guys. I have about 10 years of experience within the electrical industry, mainly domestic properties from small houses, to big houses with advanced electrics. Currently working in Canary wharf in a large resedential block of flats. I actually don't have any electrical qualifications. I...
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    Becoming self employed

    hi there, i am new to this forum and any help would be appreciated. I have been a fully qualified electrician for nearly two years. I completed an apprenticeship with laing o'rourke and i have just passed the 2391 test and inspection course making me an approved electrician. I am looking to...
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    Becoming an Electrician - Starting Over Again - Advice?

    Hi, I've recently been thinking about my current career within the world of IT and have decided to change direction. I've been working with computers for nearly 10 years and don't have the job satisfaction I thought I would have. I'm only 30 and think its the right time to change. Office work...
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    Becoming Qualified Auto electrician?

    Hi all. I already got my NVQ 3 as an installation electrician, but I've been thinking about getting qualified as an Auto electrician as well. Does anyone have any information in that regard? I see that City and Guilds offers courses, but I want to avoid them if possible (I've got mixed feelings...
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    Confused about Becoming an Electrician

    I'm moving to the UK shortly, and want to become an Electrician. In Ireland, where I come from, the process is simple - you do an apprenticeship. It seems that in the UK, you can either do an apprenticeship, or go the "Electrical Improver" route - do college diplomas, then work as an Improver...
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    Becoming an electrician??

    Hi guys just after some general advice, if that's ok?? Mulling some options over... I am 44, worked the last 25yrs for one of the big six suppliers, ten in the office, with the last 15 of those out fitting electric meters, so I have some background, and built up some good knowledge and...
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    Route to becoming certified electrification.

    HI All, I am planning a career change and wanted some advice. I want to work my way to become a fully certified domestic and commercial installer. My practical experience is minimal as in I have helped electricians on jobs, this was ad hoc and not regular. I am confident at general DIY and...
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    Becoming a sparky (with on site experience)

    Hi Eveyone, Just like to get some advice on becoming a gold card sparks. Here is some background info and i would like some info on what i can do to become a gold card electrician. I started working with my uncle at 17 in 2001 for a housing maintenance company as a subcontractor, after a few...

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