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  1. C

    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...
    • Cassells Spark
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    • appreciated approved becoming self employed thinking
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. O

    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...
    • OliverTwist
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    • advice becoming electrician electricians game getting please training worth
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. K

    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...
  4. S

    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...
    • sparkdawg
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    • becoming employed self self employed
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. S

    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...
  6. D

    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...
  7. M

    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...
  8. J

    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...
  9. V

    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...
  10. gazdkw82

    Becoming fully compliant/joining schemes

    I'm coming towards a crossroads. I have 1 last hurdle to get over in the new year and that's AM2. After that I will have my full level 3 NVQ, 2391 test and inspect, pasma and IPAF. Once I overcome this last hurdle I'm unsure on what I should do. Currrently I am stable in a maintenance role...
  11. H

    First step to becoming electrician

    Hi there everyone, first of all I would like to say what a good and helpful website this is, I’m Huseyin, I would like to know what do I need to do to become a electrician, for example to start work immediately ?(construction site or firm). So far Iv looked at ableskills level 2 and level 3...
    • huseyinmorgun
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    • advise becoming city & guilds electrician first level 2
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. M

    Becoming OLEV registered?

    Guys, i like to have a broad knowledge base and range of work, as i get bored doing the same things day in day out. From working on F1 hospitality units, to kitting out warehouses, to a little bit of domestic (however i generally hate domestic Re-wires, so rarely do these). I have been...
  13. Y

    Approaching the end of highschool - should I become an electrician?

    Long story short, I've decided that Uni probably isn't for me so I've taken this time to look at an alternative. I looked into the trades and the two things that really caught my eye were Electrician and Underwater Welding/Construction. I didn't take physics due to having a bad experience in S3...
  14. A

    Need some Advice on Becoming Fully Qualified

    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...
  15. M

    Looking For Advice - becoming An Electrician With A Criminal Record

    New to the forum and looking for advice. I am 24 and have had a pretty messed up life so far. When I was 17 I started an apprentiship but messed up and I was sacked without getting any qualifications. I joined the Army but didn't last long in there either and got discharged. I admit I was a...
    • Matt24
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    • advice becoming electrician looking record
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. M

    What are the first steps in becoming electricians mate?

    I am looking to become an electricians mate in the Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey area. I have experience doing small electrical jobs and City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 in Electro Technology. Any help or advice on how to progress would great.
    • Mac86
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    • becoming electricians electricians mate first mate steps
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  17. G

    becoming one of santas elves i think!

    discovered i have a bit of a Knack for toy making, anyhow i started making wooden toys for the grandkids and now have orders for a lot more. (and not just from family) I'll be making doll furniture and full size cradles for my nieces children as well as various pull toys. kind of a pleasant job...
  18. T

    Czech guys would like to become an electricians in England

    Greetings gentlemen, I am 25 and i am finishing my Masters degree in June. After that, i would like to go to England with my ex-schoolmate from high school to work as an electricians to learn english, practice, meet a british culture, earn some money and maybe start a new life. Informations...
    • Tomáš
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    • become becoming electrician electricians england information looking
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. Loki

    Becoming a Nest Pro Installer

    Just thought I'd post how its far too easy to become a Nest Pro Installer. All I did was to fill out an online form, no checks or phone calls to confirm who I was or my qualifications & 2 days later I'm a Nest Pro Installer? Really? Surely they would want you to demonstrate it by taking an...
  20. R

    Advice on becoming an electrician - Liverpool based.

    Hello, I am looking to change my career and I have decided I would like to take up a trade. I am looking for courses in Electrical. In mainly the Liverpool area. I know there are college courses but they start in September, so ideally I was thinking of doing something in January. If anyone has...

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