Hi,
im trying to find out whats the best qualifications i need to become an electrician. I'm leaving the Royal Navy in Dec 12 (Petty Officer Weapon Engineer Technician) after 23 yrs. I've got 2 City and Guilds in electrical engineering and a Foundation Degree in the same but don't know if...
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Hi guys,
Im 30 years old,work full time within the tool hire industry and would like to learn to become a qualified electricain.
I am aware it might cost me a few grand to get qualified but im ok with that, i work full time and have kids and a mortgage so will be unable to quit work to learn, i...
Hi guys,
Looking for a little bit of advice on becoming a self employed domestic electrician in Scotland. Below is a list of my current qualifications and career history. Specifically what I am looking for is what training should I now be looking to complete in order to tick all the boxes...
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Doing it properly is so expensive.
Due to health issues i work part time but i am finding i am lossing money due to the cost of being a electrician.
To get my JIB card but have to do a H&S exam £42 and as the regs change January i will have to do the update (i did the 17th 2 years ago)to get...
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If possible i could do with some advice please.
Ive been working on weekends, as employeed during the week but wanting to go self employed as had work offered to me but the work require certification obviously.
Im a 17th edition electrician and have looked at NICEIC Domestic Installer...
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The 2391 is noww to be replaced with the 2395 as the 2391 does comply with ammendment 1. No sooner do you pay all you fees does something else come along. I'm sick of it. How are you meant to make any money with membership fees, calibration certificates, multi-functional prices etc etc. All the...
hi all i am new to site. I was looking into becoming a qualified electrician have looked at many routes but i am confused courses like the rf training & olci both say that after completing certain of their courses you are classed as a fully qualified electrician and can gain employment in...
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working off shore as an HVAC Tech (2 on and 2 off) and wanting to get qualified as an electrician so i could do more jobs related to our work. wondering on how to go about it. tried contacting colleges but getting nowhere. was wanting to try and do the C&G 2330 but i hear this one is...
Are you finding that as the market matures that customers are more informed and requiring a more technical sale?
I know some of you use PV*Sol to thrash out the different options and relative performance but having just paid for a fully functioning trial version I'm a bit underwhelmed.
I...
Hi everyone,
First post on here looking for some advice before i blow lots of money probably needlessly! Im 24 and currently work as a fork lift driver which i absolutly hate. I have a mortage and long term girlfriend, therefore i need to stay in full time work.
I have always regreted not doing...
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Hello there,
Have read various threads on this topic and the majority of people are not in favour of becoming an electrician for numerous reasons.
In terms of an income if I was to become self employed, can anybody confirm what my salary expectations should be ? I was always under the...
Dan786
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A friend who set up on his own last year wants to take me on as an electrician's mate. He's been on his own all this time but is one of the lucky few who are struggling to cope with the workload.
If I accept the job (I'm fairly certain that I will...), I'll be technically self-employed. I'm...
Rogue Traders Tonight call out to unblock a drain £801!!!
They quoted £125 per hour which "wasn't too bad" apparently..
I think we're in the wrong game.... OK £801 was a bit steep but as the program said £125 was reasonable.
We haven't been on a domestic call out for ages. They would rather...
hi,
my name is nick.
i am currently a panel wireman,
i have an NVQ level 3 in electrical
a level 2 BTEC in electrical and elctronics
a level 3 BTEC national cert in electrical and electronics
aswell as PEO and Key skills units.
im curious to know what other qualification i would need to...
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I am stuck in a crap office job and want to become an electrician. I need advice on how to go about it such as what courses to take and whether or not there are specific qualifications I need to have to be able to work on peoples homes/industrial estates/building sites.
I'm only 22, ( so I feel...
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I do not wish to become a career electrician but do wish to be able to carry out electrical work to a competent standard in my home and to the point where I could, for example, build a home.
I have looked around at the various qualifications that can be taken up, and would like advice...
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hi guys
iv been looking into have decided to get into installing pv systems, i think its the way forward for my bussiness.
i understand the basics and will be going on a trainning course shortly.
i have a friend who is willing to have a system installed for my first install for becoming reg...
Hi guys to become an electrician I followed this route:
2330 Level 2 (2 years)
2330 Level 3 (1 Year)
2391/2 Inspection & Testing (5 day course)
Working at Height and Haul Rescue Training (5 Day Course)
PASMA Advanced
2356 NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (1 Year alongside 2330 L3)
AM2 final...
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