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  1. Tablechair

    Are these 'alternative to apprenticeship' courses any good?

    Hi all - I keep seeing various adverts to "train to be an electrician" in 4 days, 8 days, 12 days etc. Are any of them worthwhile? (If allowed, please share any unbiased opinions of specific courses) OR Is the only real way to become an electrician by doing an apprenticeship? In a...
  2. Admin

    Total Skills Inspection and Testing Courses 2391

    https://www.totalskills.co.uk/inspection-testing-courses-2391 Anybody heard of these guys? City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection & Testing Course: Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection, and Certification Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations...
  3. S

    Free cctv installation courses ?

    He guys Does anyone known of any? Friend of mine was telling me some brands of CCTV offer courses to specialise in their cameras. Is anyone aware of any companies that provide this ?
  4. Admin

    Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area

    Can you help? Electricians Forums needs a few extra Electrician Mentors for our training courses area. Need to be super experienced and qualified. It's an unpaid role (as all roles are here!) But you get a badge and are helping younger people (or career change people) to get into the trades...
  5. O

    Are at home Level 2 courses actually viable?

    I have been working as a trainee electrician since March 2024, I am looking to start my Level 2 now and being 25 years old of course I want to get on with it as quickly as I can without relying on college. I have found a couple of courses in the UK which state that they send you the study...
  6. R

    auto electrician courses recommendation please

    Hi there, I am wondering if any professional auto electrician can recommend any courses which helps me understand modern vehicle's electronic? Thanks
  7. P

    PAT testing courses

    Yes, we all know it is In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment now... We are thinking of sending our technician on a course to get some formal accreditation in this. We have a Seaward 100 (that our now-retired technician used at our previous place), and they can work their way...
  8. yung_kio

    What courses do you recommend an aspiring electrician should take?

    17 years old from UK. I am looking for an apprenticeship and thought I'd get into a course in the meantime. Can you recommend me some courses under £100 that'll help me cv?
  9. yung_kio

    Books and courses for an aspiring electrician?

    Hello, I am a 17 yr old lad who wants to become an electrician. I am interested in become an apprentice. I have been unsuccessful with getting into an apprenticeship so in the meantime, what courses do you recommend I enroll in? Free or paid, I don't necessarily mind. I can ask for funding if...
  10. D

    Help with 'fast track' courses.

    Hi all, I am 33 years old looking to train as an electrician. I have looked at apprenticeship options and at fast track options. I am struggling to find a fast track option that I am confident in and was wondering if there any reputable ones out there? The apprenticeship option is looking very...
  11. C

    Can anyone here recommend Access Training for electrician courses?

    Hi I am looking for reputable training providers near me in Oxford and have come across Access Training Centre in welwyn city hertfordshire which is not very far.They are offering Level 2 + Level 3 + NVQ 3 with Qualified Supervisor Status and Competent Scheme registration for around £5k which i...
  12. CopiamElectrical

    Central heat courses?

    Central heating courses/ Smart Control Heating / S Plan / Y Plan / Wiring Centre. Best course provider. Currently looked at tradeskills4you which is a 2 day course.
  13. W

    Are short electrician courses good?

    Hi I’m a plasterer/ Renderer at the moment, 20years experience so no youngster, I’m thinking about re training to either aim for electrician or gas, what’s peoples thoughts on the short courses that’s available? And if they are good to go on? Any advice would be appreciated
  14. D

    Napit Bpec Solar courses

    Hey Considering bpec solar course with Napit. Has anyone done this 3 day course? Is it worth doing or should I look at different qualifications for solar as I have no experience. I’m fully qualified electrician but I have never done any solar. Thanks
  15. marconi

    Barista coffee machine technicians courses

    I have a friend who would like to learn how to service and fix the professional coffee machines as used in the likes of COSTA, CAFE Nero and the rest. Are there general courses available in the UK? Or does one have to become a manufacturer's licensed technician and learn that way? These...
  16. K

    Hi, question about PAT courses

    I want to get PAT testing qualifications to add to my CV Which course certificate is most recognisable in UK? I found few PAT testing courses in different prices claiming "certificate of competence" after finishing course also mentioning Member of CPD (Continuing Professional Development?)...
  17. E

    2919 EV course advice

    I’ve heard the C&G 2919 EV installation course is being discontinued in favour of a new NVQ in Sept 2022. Has anyone else heard this? I’ve done my C&G 2365 level 2, do you think I’d be able to pass the 2919 now to get it done before it swaps to an NVQ? Or should I really complete level 3 first?
  18. T

    Anyone with experience of EV charger courses?

    Hello again! Has anybody got any experience of EV charger installation courses? there are plenty about if I google it, of course, but would like to hear from anybody who has been on a course and found it helpful or otherwise! Many thanks
  19. D

    Online CAD courses

    Hi folks. I’m looking to do an online CAD course and was wondering if anyone has any real world experience of doing one. I believe there are a lot of resources on the ‘tube but would quite like the structure of an organised course. I’m proficient with a PC but haven’t used any CAD programmes...
  20. E

    I thought short courses were fine. Just done a week on site. Now i think they're not fit for purpose.

    This might be long so feel free to grab a brew. So, as some of you may know, i'm a 34 year old who has been dying to get into the industry. I have fought for years to get someone to take me on and have been unsuccessful despite having a background in construction (I can basically build a whole...
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