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  1. Bradley Keys

    Electrician Work experience Sevenoaks.

    Hi everyone, I’m studying Electrical Installation at college and looking for hands-on work experience to build my skills and gain real-world knowledge. I have six months of experience and confidently know how to use hand and power tools. I also have my own basic tools to aid with my course...
  2. O

    Any experience with Optima Electrical Training

    I am looking to start my Level 2 Electrical Installation training, and have came across Optima Electrical Training, who claim that I can achieve Electrical Level 2 through their eLearning (at home) course. Upon speaking to a chap over the phone he explained that they will send me the resources...
  3. Sparkystalbans

    BMS experience London

    Anyone any suggestions as to where to start ?
  4. P

    Experience and cost of thermite (exothermic) welding

    We have a potential new site and it will need earth electrodes both for the LV side in general, but also for lighting risk. There may well be quite a few buried conductors and rods making this up and I was wondering about the use of thermite / exothermic welding for attaching copper to copper or...
  5. P

    I Need Work Looking to get more experience.

    Hello! I am looking for a company to allow me to get more electrical experience. I am mid 30’s, ex military officer and currently training on the adults electricians course. I have already passed my 18th Edition & Building Reg’s/Part P exams. I am waiting to attend the Test & Inspection course...
  6. F

    Compex Electrician experience

    Good evening, I was wondering if anybody out there has any experience working as a compex electrician please? I’m 35 and have been an electrician for about 5 years now after deciding to retrain later on in life. I mainly have just domestic electrical experience but am seeking a new path within...
  7. C

    13 months onsite experience, y3 apprentice in Haringey - London

    Hi, I've just finished a contract working on a new build where, over the past 13 months, I've learned much of the ins and outs of modern electrical installation.The company I worked for were really happy with my work and wanted me to continue working for them. However, they also needed me to...
  8. Cankeredlamentations

    I Need Work Looking for additional experience Leeds (West Yorkshire)

    Afternoon all, Current situation is - Adult learner (I'm 38 in a few weeks) I have my Level 2&3 (obtained last September) started learning at college on an evening about 3 years back and went from there) My 18th Edition (obtained Jan this year) and have now obtained my ECS card (came...
  9. M

    I Need Work Looking for practical experience / mate position - anywhere in country considered

    Hello. My name is David and I am in the process of retraining to become an electrician, something I have wanted to do for a while. Finally I have done it, and have now completed most of the required qualifications, so am now looking for a position that will give me the practical experience and...
  10. K

    I Need Work Newly qualified looking to gain experience

    Hi all, I have recently completed qualifications in Part P, 18th Edition and Initial Inspection & Testing. I am now looking to gain practical experience and am willing to help experienced electricians in order to achieve this. I have my own car and am building up my toolbox. I am in the North...
  11. M

    I Need Work Seeking electrical experience in Birmingham willing to be ripped off!

    Hi, my name is Manjot and I am a hardworking 21 year old who's training to become an electrician. I have almost finished my Level 2 C&G. I live in smethwick and would like any sort of practical electrical experience. I have a part time job which supports my lifesyle so I won't require high wages...
  12. J

    Thinking to be an electrical mate, how do I go about it with no commercial experience? Pros and Cons

    I have completed Level 2, currently doing the 18th edition course, I wanted to know, what is it like to get myself into the commercial scene, I read a few forums where electricians say agents mess mates around. How would I get paid as a mate? Do I register myself with the CIS scheme? Do I...
  13. C

    Advice on Finding Work - No Experience

    Hi guys, Not sure if this is the right place to ask since it's more of a general question. I'm looking for a bit of advice. I completed my level 2 and 3 a few years ago and I'm now looking to get into electrics full time. The problem I have is I have no on-site experience. I technically have...
  14. R

    My plan, to retrain and getting help with experience

    Hi all, My first post and would like to share my thoughts on my plan to retrain. Currently a Network Manager but started out as an CAD Draughtsman, then moved into electronics as pcb layout designer and electronic test engineer. An opening came along via a friend to work as a network...
  15. Raptor0014

    Anyone with experience of installing a Generator AMF in a domestic setting?

    Evening all, I've been asked to install a generator backup to a property, however they are going to be using a AMF panel. The generator they are using is a Pramac P9000 and they will be using Pramac's own AMF. I will be changing the consumer unit at the same time as it's currently an old...
  16. D

    Just introducing myself.

    Just saying hi, amateur diy er with 50 yrs experience of worrying you professionals. I have back up from a time served sparky(big brother) retired !
  17. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    I Need Work Looking for work experience / offering my time for free. Leicester based but will travel

    Hi, I'm looking to shadow/assist electricians working within a fifty mile radius of Leicester (i.e. Stoke on Trent / Mansfield / Peterborough / MK / Birmingham - although ideally the closer to Leicester the better). Just really keen to get work experience even if it means travelling. At...
  18. S

    I Need Work Looking for work Experience Sheffield / Rotherham area

    Hi I am looking for work experience in the Sheffield / Rotherham areas. I am nearing the end of my City and Guilds 2356 Level 2; planning to do Level 3 next. Coming from an IT web app development background - looking to take up electrical work full time. I do have networking / cabling...
  19. P

    Anybody have experience installing ceiling speakers?

    Basically I've got a lithe audio ceiling speaker, problem is it comes with a 3 pin plug and some people say they've has theirs installed by having a socket inside the ceiling. I 'm pretty sure that's not Ideal, it needs 24V 2.5A but I can't just buy a transformer as it's got one of those round...
  20. 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

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