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  1. R

    Starting over

    Approved 16th Edition electrician Having been out of the electrical game (tools wise) for 20 years; circumstances may force me to get back into contracting, what cards do I need to register with an agency.
  2. M

    starting on my own

    Hey all, I've just passed my electricians course with trade skills 4u and wanted to know what I need to do to get started on my own, I have inspection & testing 2392 part p and have my 17th edition, any help would be most helpful.
  3. B

    Help with starting up

    Ok please bear with me on this, I've been working for an electrical contractor doing domestic and commercial work as well as fire alarms, CCTV, burglar alarms and emergency lighting. now I'm looking to go on my own now and to be honest all the different bodies you are able to join not to mention...
  4. S

    starting late

    Are there any other peeps out there who are or have started training on a C&G course as they approach forty years of age? Almost at the NVQ part, loving all the theory, totally get it but have no practical experience and no contacts in the industry. Would love to hear stories of guys who changed...
  5. V

    Starting work as electrician/electrician's mate

    Hello everybody, I'm new here as well as in the UK and I have few uncertainties regarding starting career as electrician. I was hoping that you'll help me sort out those things:) First of all, I have Lithuanian Bachelors degree in electrical engineering. Secondly, I would like to start my...
    • vilku
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    • electric electrical electrical work mate starting
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. D

    Starting out.

    I have just completed the Domestic Installers course through new Career Skills in Southampton. I am now looking for work in the Christchurch/Bournemouth areas. I am also looking at completing the C&G Inspection and Testing Course. I believe that the 2391 has now been succeeded by the...
  7. A

    Help starting out

    Hi all Im just about to leave the army after been a vehicle mechanic for over 11years. Im 27 and wanting to start a new hands on carear as I hated that fact that I was getting stuck behind a desk more as I progressed through the ranks. Currently I have Part P and 17th Edition, soon to be...
  8. S

    Domestic RHI Delayed Until Spring 2014

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-sets-out-plans-to-cut-emissions-from-heat I'll eat my hat if this ever gets going!!!! The coalition legacy will be more nuclear and some vague promise of carbon capture - everything else will have been binned!
  9. S

    Starting a new Business etc

    This has probably been asked a few times before, but would like some advice if possible please. I have been recently made redundant as a electrical-mechanical maintenance manager and was looking to maybe start up on my own. I have been doing electrical installation in domestic properties for 30...
  10. J

    Just starting, want to know more!

    Hey, Im a young 19 year old lad who's about to start working with a friend as an electricians mate, he has just been given a big project and wants me to be in his team We have to first fix a large quantity of timber frame bungalows, I have no electrical background and am pretty much just...
  11. T

    power tools when starting out

    Just starting out and looking for first power tools. Do I go 10.8v drill driver/ impact drivers from usual suspects or say 18v equivalents (or 22v if hilti).Wonder if they will do same job as 10.8v and more ie going into stone/brick work. If higher power Will I still need a hammer drill as well...
  12. G

    2395 starting monday

    any guys any experience of 2395 lately give me a insight before starting ???
  13. J

    Thinking of starting up a PV cell company

    Hi guys 1st time poster here, although I have been thru the threads here relating to PV cells start-ups. My father and brother run a quite successful traditional heating business and I am looking to add a solar panel start up, which I run along side with it. I have done quite a bit of research...
  14. moose

    Starting a Very Small Bussiness .

    Im a little confused as to how easy or hard it is to set up a small legal enterprise, Im not wanting great deals of work as im working for a company. My only idea is to do the odd job maybe on a weekend, do some testing and move a socket etc, maybe a rewire as a rarity. Im fine with...
  15. C

    Starting out

    Hi, I'm looking at changing career and have been wanting to retrain as a sparky for a while. Gonna do the part P courses on my rest days and just start off on domestic work on my days off, I work a 4 on 4 off shift so ideal for work on the side. I would like to one day become a fully qualified...
  16. R

    Starting Out On Your Own, Isit worth it?

    Hey everyone, how do? Im seriously considering starting out on my own. I live in Glasgow and for the last 3 years iv been in and out of work and on average im lucky to be working 7 or 8 months of the year through no fault of my own. I find myself at the crossroads of whether to change career...
  17. S

    Socket by sink in bedroom

    Hey fellas Just started a rewire on an old house, now there is a sink in one of the bedrooms which is going to be kept but the customer wants a socket quite near. I have been through the regs but can't find anything which states about zones in a room with just a sink, Special installation of...
  18. S

    testing

    what is the best testing course to do and cheapest way to do it many thanks
  19. S

    confused about starting my own business

    hi guys, im new to the site and could do with a little help..... ive been a qualified electrician since i was 18 (7 years ago) i have got my 17th edition and want to go self employed. I have been out of the trade for a coupl of years now after getting fed up of been layed off over and over. so...
    • sparkyben25
    • Thread
    • after assessment business confused courses fuse napit starting years
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. E

    i am thinking about starting an electrician course

    i am thinking about starting an electrician course i live i plymouth need some advise please... which places have got a good reputation for people with no experience etc thanks luca
    • ektoras
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    • course electric electrical electrician starting thinking
    • Replies: 151
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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