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  1. BarryJ90

    Best Value/Brand tools for when just starting out

    alright guys! :sunglasses: I've been looking at getting myself a decent tool bag/kit that I can take with me to college/site with me old man etc Anyhow I have been looking online and there is so much to choose from and a real variation of pricing. I already have draper snips, wiha drivers...
  2. U

    Advice on starting a career in the electrical industry

    Good Evening, I am 21 years old currently working an office job for a house builder, and i sometimes wonder if the office job is for me. I was going to undertake an electrical college course out of school but i instead went down the office career path. I have been drawn to domestic and...
    • utblades96
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    • advice apprenticeship career city & guilds commercial domestic electrical industry starting trainee
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. D

    Starting Second Year

    Just started my second year as an apprentice spark, was just wondering what your guys thoughts are on this, at college I do kinda struggle with the electrical science part of the course, I have the basics such as cable calf and ohms law knowledge but things such as bridge rectifiers and...
  4. Joshua

    Officially starting out on my lonely (NICEIC, Arms access advice)

    A little back story. . . I've been a self employed sub contractor for 6 years now. Mainly working on new build flats and houses with the odd bit of commercial thrown in for good measure. I'm finally taking the plunge to start my own fully fledged company. At the moment I'm still doing site...
  5. V

    Advice to apprentice just starting out?

    I'm currently at the final of the NICEIC Apprentice of the Year final. All young lads and are the top performing apprentices this year. What piece of advice would you give an apprentice just starting out??
    • Voltimum UK
    • Thread
    • advice apprenticeship out starting
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. T

    starting out, what should I charge?

    Hi All, I've been asked to do a small electrical job today, removal of a double socket and spur from a cupboard that they want to make into an En-suite, and an additional socket in the understair cupboard, where the CU is. (iwas planning to spur from the MCB for this) and a minor works cert. I...
  7. D00DY_T00DY

    Thinking of starting on my own

    Now I know this has been posted many times before. I'm thinking of starting up. Hopefully with another electrician 50/50 so it's not so much pressure on just myself. I've had advice from a friend who owns a business (not in a trade) and said going Ltd and vat registered from day one. Reading...
  8. CDB

    Starting point for discontinuous earth fault on final ring.

    Hi all, I have a 32A Final Ring Circuit that I have swapped a single socket to a FSU for an outside light. I'm now testing it and finding it has a discontinuous earth - I'm also kicking myself for not checking from the off but we learn. Anyway from the attached image you should be able to see...
  9. P

    New to electrics, starting Level 2 in May

    Hello All, at the tender age of 33, I decided I would like a change of careers. So I quit my job and in May I start a four month full time training period at able skills. This will include Level 2 and 3 C&G and 17th Wiring regs and PAT course. I will then eventually complete 2394 and 2395 at...
    • Pepe
    • Thread
    • electrics level level 2 new start starting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  10. R

    Newbie would like to know more about electrics starting with why is my dimmer connected up wrong?

    Hi forum, I do have a genuine interest with electronics and have successfully installed a dimmer and replaced a light fitting or 2 oh and changed multiple light bulbs! My latest project is a big one a dimmer switch and light fitting! the existing light and dimmer has been up for 10 years with...
    • rubrage
    • Thread
    • block connected dimmer electrics fitting knowledge light newbie starting those wrong
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. A

    Thinking of starting up

    Hi, I'm currently working as a domestic self employed sparks mate however the work is few and far between at the minute. I have 2365 level 3 and around five years experience. I was thinking of starting up on my own just doing minor works and nothing notifiable to fill the time when I'm not...
    • aces4al
    • Thread
    • being customers notifiable starting stroma thinking works
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
  12. T

    starting out myself,what van would you recommend ?

    I'm starting out myself from the end of October, mostly domestic work to start but would be looking for commercial work as well. I've been looking to get a van and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I don't want a small van as I don't have anywhere to store material/plant etc so...
  13. M

    just starting out

    cant seem to get on trainee forum-any way ive finished college -have no experience -need electricians mate/improver job so I can start level 3 nvq. what tools and ppe should I purchase.some ask for full ppe-does that mean boots, hi vis vest and hard hat?some ask for own hand tools others ask for...
  14. M

    starting out

    I have recently completed my city and guilds level 3 and 17th edition and my ecs card should be arriving in the next few days.i want to start my nvq 3. I am 38 and have no experience (except in classroom). looking for electricians mate jobs (all want experience) what do I do -I have none! also...
  15. L

    I Need Work Starting your own business

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice pls, a work mate and myself are thinking of setting up on our own and wondered which was the best way to go about things with regards registering with the nic/ elecsa, what different governing bodies want from you to be registered,etc, we're both electricians and...
    • Liam murphy
    • Thread
    • advice business certification don't starting stroma
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  16. L

    Thinking About Starting A Testing Company

    I'm thinking about starting off doing testing and fault finding I've done testing for a local council and I'm confident and qualified to test I just have a few questions Would there be much work if I'm not registered with nic How would I register with them if all I do is testing? And what...
    • Luke Abrahams
    • Thread
    • company insurance registered registration schemes starting testing thinking
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  17. Lee Gold

    What Did You Start Off As?

    Has anyone here say worked e.g. in a factory or has been been in a job they don't like to then go onto an electrician? What ages did you pursue this?
  18. D

    All these courses are confusing me - starting from scratch

    Hi guys I'm 18, and have just finished A-levels. However, I have become painfully aware of the fact that Uni does not necessarily equate to a good job like it used to, and based on my phobia of ending up in a desk job have decided to look into becoming an electrician My father is a gasfitter...
  19. R

    Starting a new company advice

    Been toying with the idea of starting my own company for a while now, im already self employed but always sub for companys as opposed to getting my own work. How did people who have started there own company go about getting work? Did you advertise? Did work just keep finding you? I am mainly...
    • ritchiehulse
    • Thread
    • advice company new starting
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. D

    Starting point

    Hello, I recently came across this forum after some research regarding electrical courses. From what I've garnered so far, it's best to stay well away from the short intense 'courses'. I currently work for a trade supplier and have gained a real interest over a long period of time in electrical...

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