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  1. J

    Which qualifications to further career

    Hi I was after abit of advice on courses to further my career and meet the criteria on job searches. Im currently self employed with no work on and agencies want 2391 or equivalent. I've looked into 2394-2395 and no these are a must. Is there any courses in panel wiring, conveyer belt systems or...
  2. F

    Offshore Spark Looking For Career Change

    Hi folks, First time on here. I'm an Electrician with a few years offshore experience. I'm looking to still work offshore but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a career change? I'm willing to take a pay cut and start at the bottom of the ladder. I know it is very vague but I'm open...
    • fatchalice76
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    • career career change change looking offshore spark
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. G

    Electrician Career

    I have been applying to companies for 2 years now, I have my Electrical Installation 2330, 17th Edition, and currently taking my 2394 and 2395 Testing and Inspection. I have no experience because I can't get a Job as an electrician due to no experience, how do I get into the Electrical Trade...
    • glloyd781
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    • career electric electrical electrician
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. D

    new career skills students

    Hi there I'm currently doing a new career skills course and am really enjoying it , but I'm looking to network with other students doing the same course to chat to and potentially try and do my practical's with , I feel if you already know someone there it may make it less stressful during the...
    • Deej
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    • career new skills students
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  5. J

    New career as an electrician - advice needed please

    Hi all, I am a 28 yr old who has decided a career change. I currently work as a software technician/support tech in an office. I am fed up of been sat at my desk listening and making calls when my interest is being an electrician. The advice I would like is on the following. am I too old to...
    • Joeacox
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    • advice career electric electrical electrician needed new please
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  6. C

    Thinking about furthering my career

    Hi everyone, I have been thinking about trying to further my career, I have been thinking about training as an electrical engineer, would anyone know what would be the best way to go about it. I have looked on the net but there seems to be a lot of sites but not much information. I have spoken...
  7. F

    Career Direction. Views required from sparkys and ex-Military

    Hi there, This isn't something ive thought about overnight. (Ive seen the i want to be a sparky in 6 months after a dream last night threads). Its been a long whirled thing so ill give some brief background... Im 19/20 and wanting to become an Electrician (Installation). The hindrance is my...
  8. M

    Change of career

    My God I wish I could have posted in this before the Admins closed it, jeez, help, guide me, My god :mad2:
  9. T

    Change of career

    Hi, I'm a hard working 32 year old from Bristol, I'm looking at getting into the electrical game as I'm fed up with my dead end fork lift driving job. I decided I wanted to become an electrician after I had an electrician to install an extra socket in my kitchen and I seen how easy it was (...
  10. G

    Career advice? please help!

    Hello all, I am currently an A level student but next year I'm looking to get into the power industry. I was looking at either going to National Grid on their trainee engineer programme or a similar scheme with my local distribution company (SSE). I was wondering if anyone had any experience...
    • glynmorgan090
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    • advice career help! please
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. G

    Best course for career change ?

    Hi all, just wondering what everyones thoughts are on the best course for someone with no experience to take that would give me a chance to get into the industry ? I was thinking of going on a pre-apprenticeship course in college but I was hoping there was a course that would give me the...
  12. C

    Career change?

    Hi all. I am 43 and currently work in the motor trade. I have done this since leaving school and have gained much experience of many aspects of the trade. I am an MoT tester and am also qualified to ATA Master Technician level and as such, most if not all of the work I do is of an...
    • chunkymonkey
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    • career career change change
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. A

    Electrician career

    hello lads just wanted to get some advice on becoming an electrician . i have no experience/qualifications to do with electrics apart from helping my father out when i was younger who has been an electrician for over 30 years. im 28 years old this year and ive putting off training in this...
    • Arsenal
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    • career electric electrical electrician
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. N

    greetings from a new member looking for a career change!

    Hello Ladies and Gents, I am looking for as much info as i can about becoming an electrcician as i am looking for a career change. i worked in a school as an unqualified teacher and after 2 years i have found out that it does not suit me. call me old fashioned but when a kid tells you to f off...
    • not_today
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    • career career change change greetings looking member new new member
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  15. G

    Furthering my career - help !?

    I think I am in the right section for this type of question, so here goes.......I have my C&G 2351, C&G 17th Ed. Update (forgotten the exact C&G number at the moment), and my AM2. The problem is I need to get my NVQIII to be able to apply for proper accredited Electrician grading with the...
  16. B

    Looking To Start New Career

    Hi Everyone Im new to this forum and have joined because I was after some help and information firstly. Im not happy in my current job and strive for a career I can be happy and proud with. For a while I have thought about becoming a electrician. I am 27 now and what like to know at my age...
  17. A

    Career Change - To become a electrician

    Hi All, Need some genuine advise. I am 35 and want to become a electrician in the long run. I have a wife and a kid. My situation is such that I have to have a full time job. I work shifts so it should be easy for my to attend classes for a start. 1. Is it a viable skill set considering...
  18. whinmoor

    Career Change

    Isn't it great to see our old friend coining it in again? Huhne gets a job as energy adviser on £437 an hour for company that provides advice on cavity wall and loft insulation | Mail Online
  19. E

    Career change and distance learning.

    Hi, 29 years old here and living in UK. Having worked dead end jobs for many years I have finally embarked on a career choice I made some years ago but have not pursued until now. My apologies if this has been posted before, I have reading the forum for a couple of hours now and nothing quite...
  20. T

    Career Change - Electrician

    I imagine this comes up fairly often and I hope I am not posting this in the wrong section. As my title of the post suggests I am looking to change career - I am currently in the Royal Marines and due to leave in the next 3/4 months. Being an electrician is something that interests me and is...
    • trodat
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    • career career change change electric electrical electrician
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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