skills

  1. R

    Trade Skills 4 U waste of time?

    I'm 24 and looking for a career change into the electrical industry. Could anyone advise me on the practicality of undertaking a fast track level 2 course with trade skills 4 u? I'm by no means expecting to be a fully qualified electrician by the end of this, I'm hoping to get the level 2...
  2. P

    skills refreshing advice

    Hi Everyone, Fairly new to the forum I think I'm in the right thread. I'm hoping to get some advice. I originally served my apprenticeship as nvq level 3 electrical install and maintenance focused in commercial industrial. That was nearly 20 years ago now. I ended up moving into multi skill...
  3. Bluemc96

    Has anyone heard of Total Skills before?

    Hello, I've been trying to find a company that allows me to complete the theory content for C&G 2365 level 2 online as I currently work in China but will be returning to UK in September. I have an A level in Electronics so believe it will be beneficial when completing the theory side. Then, I...
  4. Rogue Trainers - don't get taken for a ride - The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership

    Rogue Trainers - don't get taken for a ride - The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership

    Rogue Trainers - don't get taken for a ride - The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (1080p) The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) delivers projects to support the industry's skills needs. We strive to maintain high standards of relevant, valued vocational training; inspire young...
  5. D

    Skills Shortage

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57663112 Lack of skilled people could explain why some trades rates are approaching a grand a day ?
  6. R

    Options 4 skills

    Hi guys, Actually, I am looking for a good institute for a diploma in Electrician. I select Trade 4 skills and Options skills. Now, I am confused about which one is good for me to do a diploma. If anyone can help me. I am also worried if these go waste of money and time both.
  7. L

    Best skills for an Electrician's mate

    Hi, I have just started retraining as an electrician and am starting my Level 2 EAL course in September. In the meantime I want to develop my skills as much as I can, however there are a lot of skills to develop. What I want to know is, what skill would a Electrician most appreciate if they...
  8. C

    Advice for using Future Skills International when applying for Australian Electrical Licence

    Hi Can anyone who is currently going through the process of getting their electrical licence with future skills international or anyone has already done it please advise me. I am currently at the stage of writing out the description of what work i have done for each employer and i have...
  9. OnlQQker

    Basic Electrical Skills In The 1940's

    So this would be the 'first edition' I'm guessing? View: https://youtu.be/JFcndAQLWo0
  10. M

    Trade Skills 4 U qualifications?

    Hi all, I am looking at the 2 courses below and wondering what it actually means in terms of getting a job. City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3 Diploma - https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/courses/2365-course Bronze: Domestic Installer Course -...
  11. G

    Australia skills assessment

    Hi guys I’m doing my Australia skills assessment end of this month to hopefully obtain a visa at the end of it. Was wondering if anyone has recently done it or can offer any tips or advice for it?
  12. K

    Want to start course with Able skills

    Hi I'm new here but have been looking at posts for a long while. I'm thinking to start studying with Able Skills, doing the 2365 level 2 and 3 home study course, which costs £4250. I already work for a small electrical firm and have 4 years experience, with in my opinion good knowledge of...
  13. R

    Want to get back into the trade after 25 yrs out

    Hi all. I completed an apprenticeship via the CITB way back in 1992 (C&G 236 part 1&2 + JIB AM1), I think it was the 16th writing regs at the time. My employer at the time apparently “liked” me a lot and decided to have me managing/supervise the contracts/jobs instead of being on the tools...
  14. Daniel Parsons

    Most important knowledge and skills for new electricians..

    What would you list as the most important knowledge (theory) and skills (practical) needed for new apprentice electricians? We are putting training programs together for a Rotary Club in Asia, i don't want to start digging thru the regs at this stage just looking at getting some bullet points...
  15. T

    Default forum response to DIY enquiries vs. skills shortage

    To the qualified electricians on the forum: The default response to DIY enquiries on how to do stuff seems to be "Get an qualified electrician in, it's too difficult for a DIY'er to do". Given the skills shortage within the industry, is this a reasonable response? Is there another way?
  16. SanTugBoat85

    Looking to start out / add more skills to my toolbox

    Hi I am looking to achieve some electrical qualifications to add to my toolbox and am looking for some advice on what's what. Back story: I'm 35 years old, my day job is in IT and have a small property maintenance business on the side, I find myself having to get a electrician in to do some...
  17. C

    2365 level 3 options thoughts on able skills

    hi everyone. I've recently finished 2365 level 2 going 1 day a week to a local college. I've just been informed that the college (and neighbouring colleges) will not be doing a day release level 3 as City and Guilds have changed the classroom hours to make it a 18 month - 2 year course. I'm a...
  18. F

    NVQ level3 Able Skills ...

    Hi, I am doing the NVQ with able skills and finding it difficult to understand some of the questions. Is there a book that can help with the questions at the end? As I understand this questions are separate from the portfolio, not even sure if other training centres do them.
  19. P

    Electrical and Electrical HND transferable skills?

    *Electrical and Electronic (apologies for the mispelt title) Hi guys, Might seem a bit of a strange question... I'm currently just in the final few months of my Electrical and Electronic HND. I've recently been helping my mate doing a house re-wire and really enjoy that side of things. If I...
  20. littlespark

    Self employed spark wanting to broaden his skills...

    I'm looking to further my knowledge in CCTV, alarms and door entry systems. I am already working as a self employed electrician but would like to specialise in the electronic security fields. I've installed systems in the past, but what do I need to be 'certified' ie which courses should I take...

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