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    Advice on becoming a Chartered Engineer

    Hi All Just seeing if anyone on here knew or has experienced becoming a chartered engineer from being a fully qualified spark. Not really sure which is best, degree or diploma route? Any advice is welcomed thanks
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    Seriously considering career change. Which route to qualification?

    Hi, First, apologies if this has been done to death. I am 28 and considering a career change to become an electrician, preferably in the industrial sector. I have over 10 years' experience as a computer programmer and fancy a change - I've spent way too much of my life sat on my bum! Always...
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    Overhead cable route

    Got this one job, fella wants a supply to go out to his stables about 30 metres away from th house but doesnt wanna rip up the concrete for the cable, he wants it above head from the house to stables just wondering any specific kits u can get like a zipeline type thing for cables, don't wanna...
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    Route to becoming a qualified electrical contractor

    Hi I'm currently studying my level 2 diploma in installation. I understand I'm a long way off yet but I'm confused about how one actually becomes a self employed qualified electrical contractor. I know an apprenticeship is the best route but what if this isn't avalible or you don't get taken...
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    Best Route

    Hi Guys, What is the best route into becomming self employed domestic electrician for me? I have completed C&G2330 17th ed but do not have an NVQ. I do not want to waste time going to work for someone else etc so guess I'm looking at additional courses etc. Any advice welcome
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    Testing and comissioning

    Hi all, so I have been working for an electrical company for several years now and every test we do Is covered by our employer under the nic eic. I have also acquired private work mainly family and friends, my question is how do I go about testing and certificating? being nvq level 3...
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    The Domestic Route?

    I'm 24, I have my NVQ and Technical Certificate level 2, CSCS card and few basic tools, which I got after Completing my PTA Electrical Course in college back in 2013. Finding it really hard to get an apprenticeship since then, I've sent out countless CV's and applied to many places directly...
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    Unusual wiring route

    I'm working on a 3 bed semi that is being split into two flats. Ground floor is concrete so all the cables for ground floor sockets run through the ceiling. The client has resquested an additional socket but doesn't want the wall paper or walls damaged. Their suggestion is to break into the...
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    Confused

    Hi guys.. Can an anybody advise to my best route to becoming fully qualified. I completed my 2330 level 2 a couple of years ago and have 4 years experience in the industry. Looking to get my gold card.. many thanks matt
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    Thinking of becoming an Electrician, unsure what route to take

    Hello. I'm 28 years old and after some long thought of what skill I would like to learn, I decided to go to college to study Level 2 and 3 in Electrical Installation. This is the City and Guilds 2365 qualification. I have searched for jobs related to this and it seems a lot of jobs require...
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    City & Guilds 2365

    Hi first post on here i need some advice please.. i have been in the industry for 25 years plus working for various contractors, experienced in every type of installs inc commercial industrial etc. i went self employed 10 years ago and joined Niceic as a full scope domestic installer. i have...
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    A viable route? .....

    I am considering attending able skills to obtain my 2365 - 02 on a part time basis until August/ September 2015. Afterwards I plan to enrol at a local college (Suffolk New or Colchester Institute) to obtain my 2365 - 03 as well as obtaining my 17th edition. I will be applying for electrical...
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    Green route energy

    Anyone had dealings with this company? I've been asked to check them for a customer who is planning on buying something from them, and I thought the best way would be to get recommendations from members here!
  14. AndyG33

    Which Route? C&G or NVQ?

    Hi All I'm pretty new to this forum so please forgive me if you're all sick to death of hearing this same question. I'm looking to retrain as an electrician (the right way hopefully...) so I'm just looking for a little clarification on what qualifications I'd need and which you'd consider the...
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    NVQ 3 qualification. CHEAPEST ROUTE TO ACHIEVE

    IF you need your NVQ3 and you have some electrical qualifications already I can tell you how to achieve the NVQ3 really easily, quickly and CHEAPLY
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    HELP NEEDED! Suggestions for change of job due to injury

    Thanks to a head injury sustained a couple of years ago, I have developed vertigo and unable to get more than 10/15 ft off the ground without feeling sea sick and needed to ask advice about suitable jobs?! I've worked as an electrical improver for 10yrs on and off and have also done a bit of...
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    Route to becoming qualified after EAL L2

    Hi, I've read different threads and posts trying to get the info I want but I can't seem to find it so... Last September I started college and recently completed my 'Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation (QCF)' - with awarding body EAL. I'm 27 and I've been lucky enough to get a job as a...
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    Leaving the trade

    I don't know if any of you are in the same boat. I'm seriously considering leaving the trade all together, everybody wants to cut costs and its killing me! I don't even work for myself, I really feel for those of you fighting to win work. After being made to carry out a 4hr unpaid round trip...
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    Cable route

    How am I to get a cable under my block paved drive dont want a catenary wire, may have to bring in civils any tricks?
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    Best training route

    Hi guys, im im new to the forum and just wanted some advice on what the best training route to go down was. I have just completed my NVQ level 3 (marine fitting bias) and will in September be starting my HNC in electric and electronic principals. My aim is at some point in the future to join...

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