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  1. G

    Retraining at 40 in Aberdeen

    After losing my job offshore, I am thinking of retraining as a sparky. I already have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and a Modern apprenticeship in maintenance. I was hoping for some advice. 1> Looking for options to do the NVQ 2365 - is there a provider closer than Glasgow? 2> Is it...
  2. J

    Retraining as electrician - EAL or C&G? Prospective employers opinions on course-trained elecs?

    Hi all, I'm thinking of retraining as an electrician, but I'm weighing up my options and need decent advice from experienced electricians. Bit of background: 1 - Just turned 27 2 - Currently working as a chemical engineer - Only way to progress my career is to move country to country...
  3. C

    Retraining to be an Electrician

    Hi Guys In October I got made redundant from my job of 16 years as a Marketing Assistant due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs for my company to make cost cuts so having had some thoughts, I've always considered myself to be an 'electrical' type person, tinkering here and there since I was...
  4. HumbleWorker 91RT

    Adult retraining, which avenue is the best to set you up to be competent and provide your best chance at gaining employment?

    Hi guys, I’m a rope access technician having worked on and around building sites for the past 7 years. I’ve carried out a wide variety of tasks and are competent on the tools. I’m wanting to retrain as a spark, from doing some research it seems a c and g course level 2/3 then get work with a...
  5. L

    Feasibility of retraining at 37?

    Hello, I have just signed up. I am 37 and I’m unhappy with my current career. I work 9-5 sat at a desk. I have a home-earning job too. Is it realistic to retain as an electrician at 37? My mortgage is less than £300 a month even on a high interest rate so I can afford a drop in earnings, whilst...
  6. N

    New to forum from Gateshead, ex rigs

    Hi all, Just joined the forum to read up about peoples experiences of changing career at later life. I'm 47 and have been working on the rigs for the past 25 years, in a position that I would say is 50% technical and 50% physical, but just been made redundant recently. I've been toying with...
  7. H

    Retraining to become a self employed Electrician - HELP REQUIRED PLEASE

    Hi Everyone, New to the forum so please excuse any stupid questions which may come below. Sorry if this is long winded but I want to give a good overview of my situation to ensure I get the best advice. I have very basic electrical knowledge and experience but I enjoy and get satisfaction from...
    • HJ_180
    • Thread
    • become electrician employed please required retraining self self employed
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. D

    Newbie retraining to be a spark

    Good evening thank you for letting me join. 26 years military service and trying to find my feet in the sparks world. Any help welcomed, thanks in advance.
  9. K

    Old boy retraining as spark

    Hi all, retraining as a spark having been disabled out of the armed forces. No reason to stop working or learn something new, is there? Looking forward to picking the hive mind, debates on CPS providers and MFT brands.
  10. D

    Where to start - retraining.

    Hi guys, Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I'm considering retraining at the age of 36. I'm pretty practical after renovating a few houses and having done a bit of my own domestic electrical work. My question is where do I start. Obviously at the age of 36 I'm not looking at starting from...
  11. The_apprentice2.0

    'Electrician' retraining as an electrician

    After completing a 4 year apprenticeship to become an industrial maintenance electrician I have found myself with a lot of industrial electrical qualifications and completing bare minimum and basic electrical work, which is therefore hindering my progression. (all quals no experience) So have...
  12. M

    Advice wanted on retraining as an Electrican about courses and tools needed.

    Hi I’m looking at city and guilds 2365 parts 2 and 3 through trade skills for you. It’s over 16 weeks and wondered if this is any good? I’m 49 and having to retrain as getting made redundant in December so planning options in advance. I’m trying to build up most of the tools I’d need as working...
  13. C

    Female Graduate Retraining As An Electrician. Help/Advice.

    Hi Everyone, I am graduating from my undergraduate degree in early next year and I have decided I no longer want to work in my field of study and instead, I would like to retrain as an electrician. There are a number of colleges near me all offering a wide array of qualifications being EAL...
  14. T

    Chemistry graduate looking into retraining as an electrician; how is the industry and is it worth it

    I'm new here and I apologise in advance if I've posted this in the wrong place. I would just like some advice on the electrician route as I'm meeting conflicting opinions on it from family and friends. First and foremost, I completed my degree in chemistry in 2014 and have been working various...
  15. A

    Oldspark retraining

    hello everyone I am old spark qualified to c&g236 pt1&2 AM1 been out of the industry 20 years re training with train4jobs distant learning full scope as still working in my current industry (not construction) anyone learning or learned with train4jobs?
  16. P

    Retraining as an adult is always difficult but worth it in the end(hopefully) ;-)

    Hello all Just joined and thought would say hi. Been an avid reader for years whilst in the solar trade and now i've began by level 2-3 diploma. Seemed right to join and contribute. Do have some questions and some advise to seek :wink5: but still trawling all the pages endeavouring to find...
    • Peaky
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    • adult always difficult electrical retraining training welcome worth
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  17. K

    Retraining help

    Hi qualified in the 80's but have now been out of the trade for a number of years over 20 I have done small bits here and there but I would now now like to get back into it full time. Does a gone know what if any courses I need to do My qualifications were a 4 year apprenticeship and a City and...
    • Kendo4
    • Thread
    • apprenticeship courses help maintenance retraining training welcome
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  18. B

    Retraining as an electrician

    Good evening all, there are countless threads around regarding just this topic, but I hoped you all wouldn't mind maybe helping me out a bit. I'm 34, and have worked at sea for the past 10 years, so am fairly handy. For my, and my wife's sanity, I'm coming ashore, and looking to be able to...
    • brokethebox
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    • electric electrical electrician retraining training
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. C

    Retraining Advice needed.

    Hi guys, I need advice on the best and quickest way i can qualify for my ECS card. I completed my JIB apprenticeship many years ago (236/1 236/2) but fell ill with kidney failure 12 yrs ago, I fortunately received a transplant and so wish to return to work,I've had a job offer from a friend who...
    • chris65
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    • advice course local needed problem reply retraining training
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. O

    Retraining advice please

    Hi First post here so hope this is in the right place Back in the seventies and eighties I was a jobbing Spark on mainly industrial installation work. I did a full apprenticeship and hold a C&G Electricians Cert and the college Quals I did at the time. I havent worked as a spark for 20 years...
    • OnTheRopes
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    • advice course courses please retraining spark training
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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