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  1. L

    Understanding NVQ obtained, would it cover both Domestic Electrician and Electrical Engineering

    Hi. Ive been training to be an electrician as a career change for the past 2 years obtaining my 2365 Lvl 2&3. Ive recently been verbally offered a role as an Electrical Service Engineer and the company understand my current knowledge, experience etc. They have offered to train me up, put me...
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  2. J

    New electrician in Merseyside

    Hello all I am an adult learner training to be an electrician based in Liverpool Merseyside, and I am taking my first steps into the industry. I am part qualified to level 2 standard already and have been training with one of the online colleges. It has been confusing to me how to go about...
  3. B

    Becoming an Electrician, best learning route? Mature Man

    Hi, I am interested in completing training and to get the qualifications needed to get to where I want. I have looked at local colleges who only seem to offer heating engineer type qualifications and other courses that seem to only scratch the surface of what I am likely to need. Could...
  4. 1

    Duties of a professional engineer, an applied science technologist or a journey person electrician.

    Hi, we're a 14 unit strata in BC. New regulations call for us to have An ‘Electrical Planning Report' done by the end of 2026". It apparently is to give a factual basis to proceed with EV charging infrastructure installations. My concern is that our electrical shed is in poor condition, and...
  5. D

    Electrician Shoulder Tool Pouch

    Hi Guys Done well today for fathers day and I hope all dads done well. I am looking for a reccomendation for a shouler tool pouch That will carry tools required for day to day maintenace and small installation duties Thanks Dimspark
  6. L

    UK Electrician looking to move to Australia 2025

    Hi Everyone Looking for some advice/help with contacts. I have been a fully qualified electrician for two years and I am currently working in the healthcare sector. I have previous industrial/commercial experience as this is what I done during my apprenticeship. I am now looking at possibly...
  7. eleanor jones

    Bathroom fitter , not an electrician

    Had a customer who had a bathroom fitted, many faults, including, but not exclusive to no IPX on towel heater 60 cms from shower, without competent electrician, took feeds from spaghetti cables within the loft. what are your thoughts on Bathroom fitters
  8. A

    UK I need some guidance from a professional electrician......

    I would like to consult with experienced electricians about the cooperation relationship between electricians and brands. For example, if I install a Zano brand dimmer, would I receive a commission from Zano? Or are there similar cooperation methods? Is this a topic that can be openly discussed?
  9. fes786

    I Need Work Looking for a job north east

    Hi Im looking for a job or anyone who can help me complete my nvq portfolio I have the following: C&g 2365 level 2 & 3 18th edition C&g 2391-52 inspection and testing Full clean uk driving license I have experience in domestic full house rewires in vacant properties I have experience wiring and...
  10. V

    I Need Work Anyone need free labour on Merseyside?

    I'm sure this gets asked all the time but it's worth a shot. Current trainee looking to lend a (free) hand to gain some knowledge on the weekends. So I can hopefully get my hand on an electricians mate or improver role further down the line. I've laboured previously, so know how to graft for...
  11. W

    UK Landlord Trying to Deduct Deposit for Unnecessary Electrician Test.

    Hi everyone, I recently moved out of my rented property, and as expected, my landlord is attempting to withhold a significant portion of my deposit. One of the charges she's insisting on is £300 for an electrician to conduct an EICR test. Here's the situation: I'm a qualified electrician, and...
  12. B

    I Need Work Level 3 electrician completing NVQ level 3 looking for job opportunities

    I am seeking a job as an electricians mate / improver / labourer around South Yorkshire. I am based in Doncaster, i have a uk full driving licence and own van. I have completed: Level 3 Certificate in the Building, Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings, Level 3 Requirements of...
  13. C

    Do you need to sit 2391-52 if you have sat your ACA and are now an approved electrician

    Hi all, do I need to sit my 2391-52 if I have already passed my ACA and became an Approved electrician?
  14. Mworks89

    How many Downlights can an electrician install in a day?

    Hi I have an electrician over and he took over from an incompetent builder. The builder already installed the wiring but the electrician told me that he will need to test the electrical wiring that was done in my extension, which I thought was fair. I wanted to know how long would it take to...
  15. Lexi R

    Considering retraining as an electrician

    Hi all, just posting my mandatory introduction thread! I'm in my early 30s and not enjoying my desk job and I'm considering chucking it all away and retraining to be a spark - hence my account here. Don't really have much else to say, currently I'm just reading through the regs and such and...
  16. B

    I'm unsure if I should become an electrician.

    I'm unsure if I should be an electrician or maybe another trade is better. I have basically completed my first year of a foundation in electrical installation. Basically the course is a bit of a mess. One problem is the tutor has gone ahead and started teaching us 2nd year things, such as...
  17. B

    UK Trust a trader and checkatrade.

    I am looking to register as an electrician with trust a trader. What are yours thoughts are they any good ? And what about checkatrade ?
  18. P

    Starting up as a sole trader electrician

    Hello fellow sparks, I’ve decided to go out on my own. Recently bought a little van and trying to get myself set up whilst keeping my costs as low as possible. I haven’t really got work (not been putting myself out there yet) but I’m not too worried about not getting work as I can always jump...
  19. 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?
  20. 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...

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