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    UK Hello, I am very interested in becoming an electrician, 22 years old, TradeSkills4U 2365 L2 and L3.

    Hello there. I am 22 and would like to become an electrician. While searching online, I found the TradeSkills4U L2&L3 2365 qualification, worth £7490. I know it will NOT make me a qualified electrician, but I am of the understanding that I need that qualification to get me through the door. Can...
    • MikeG!
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    • 2365 becoming electrician hello interested old years
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. C

    Fast track electrician qualification for someone with a Masters in electronic & electrical engineering and 12 years experience

    I hope everyone is well. I know fast track courses are frowned upon but it would be great to have people's constructive thoughts/recommendations on a fast track electricians course for someone who has a masters in Electronic and electrical engineering and 12 years electronic design experience...
    • cris cook
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    • electrical electrician electronic electronics engineering experience fast fast track qualification someone track years
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrician Courses : Electrical Quals
  3. N

    A bit of advice (12 years since doing level 2 course)

    Hello everyone, I hope you are all keeping safe? I'm after a bit of advice. I carried out my level 1 and then Level 2 qualifications and passed 12 years ago now!! Unfortunately (And my biggest regret) is that I took a job on and never finished my level 3. I would love to gain a full...
  4. D

    I am a qualified electrician working in Scotland. 27 years old, how easy is it to come to Australia and start working as an electrician?

    Hi there my name is david. I am a qualified electrician working in scotland. Up to date and got my 18th edition regulations qualification also. I work in domestic. Done house bashing 1st fix and 2nd fix for years and now mainly do contracts new kitchens. bathrooms and maintenance. How easy is it...
    • Davidm92
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    • ausie elec australia electrician old qualified qualified electrician scotland start working years
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Australia
  5. D

    new cooker 5 years ago still in packaging

    5yr old cooker brand new still in packaging, been sat in the kitchen. Will it be safe to connect and use it now?
  6. P

    I am an electrician who is on the CIS scheme. I’ve been working for the same company for 20 years but am still classed as self employed.

    I’m part of the CIS scheme. Like many builders we are employed by everything but name (we are self employed). I’ve been working for the same company for over 20 years ( a very good company), they deduct tax from me at source. Today they took the very understandable decision to suspend all work...
    • Paul Fay
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    • cis company electrician employed scheme self self employed still working years
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrician Talk
  7. M

    236-1 and 3

    I achieved my 236-1 and 2 between the years 1992 and 1997. I have just received my AM2 certificate. I have been working as an electrician for over twenty years. Can I now apply for a jib card with what I’ve got or will I need to do an nvq3. thanks in advance.
  8. B

    Getting back into the game after over 10 years out

    Early Next year I will be taking my 18th edition course to get me up to date but am I allowed to trade before then (self employed) as I am only skilled to 16th edition. I understand all work will need to be to 18th standard which isn't an issue. I'm based in Scotland if that makes any...
    • Barrybarry1984
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    • after game getting out years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. D

    Hello I work for a company in the UK and have done for 15 years, as of this year I’ve been told the following.....

    Hello I work for a company in the UK and have done for 15 years but as of this year I’ve been told that the type of work we will be undertaking will change and I will need a certain type of card to get on site ( perilously just certificate). Now I am being told I have to source these things my...
    • Daveosafc
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    • company electrical work following hello work years
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. C

    I have recently moved to Bulgaria.

    I have recently moved to Bulgaria to live. I want to work to help fund my small holding. I have found a country with little regulations. My electrical experience was on trains air conditioning. I’ve always done my own homes electrical stuff, I’m not a complete novice. It has been over 20 years...
    • Chaim Simpson
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    • advice electrician meters moved please recently years
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. H

    I Need Work Completed all qualifications

    Hello. I've been working as a maintenance engineer for 5 years now. At college I've completed all my level 2 and 3, my portfolio. I need a job fully focused on installation and thr rgd to get mr through my am2. I simply haven't done enough installation over tye years because I haven't had to
    • HarryJ
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    • college completed electrical work electrician electrician job engineer fully hello job level level 2 maintenance portfolio qualifications work working years
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
  12. P

    I Need Work Hi, i am an electrical improver with 8 years on site expereince and currently doing my nvq in Birmingham

    Hi, i am an electrical improver with 8 years on site expereince and currently doing my nvq. I am looking for work in or around the birmingham area.
    • Paul Kelly
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    • area around birmingham currently doing electrical electrical improver electrical work electrician improver job looking nvq site plan work years
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
  13. buzzlightyear

    nearly 50 years to the day

    been their,brought the cap at the cape Canaveral ,its one thing off the bucket list .any body been too it .
  14. O

    137 years ago today .................

    This was published: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/4880587647f58c9ea9e015838/files/7e1caafb-d492-499e-b193-428b0a001906/20190417134425.pdf And then think of the monster it is now ..........
  15. T

    EICR every 3 years for EM light circuits

    Evening all Got an email from a prison we do work at who said they have been told that any circuits that contain emergency lights need to periodically tested every 3 years on top of the 5 yearly test. I have looked through the IET but cant see any info on it? Can anyone point me in the right...
  16. S

    Expat back to the UK after 18 years

    Hi Guys. Just hoping someone can give me some advice on what to expect after coming back to the UK (now in Cornwall) was in Australia for 18 years. I`m fully qualified but understand I now have to take the 18th edition regs , construction card etc . I have a JIB registration card but its...
  17. S

    2391-52 Gold Card so no need for 3 years at college anymore.

    So, I've been told once uhave achieved your 18th edition and completed your 2391-52 which gives u an NVQ level 3, That u can apply for a Golf card in testing and inspection. So no need to spend 3 years in college anymore. Surely this cant be true?
    • Sabo
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    • 2391-52 card college gold card years
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    @ 33 & 10+ years of various jobs with no end reward. Time to be a Sparky! Help please

    So I just got let go from my job last week as operations manager was in the role for 6 months, previously I was a transport supervisor at different company for 1 year pay averaging at 25k lot of responsibilities zero recognition. Now at 33 it’s kinda of daunting being out of work. Yes I’m...
    • marvel marv
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    • because electrical work fit jobs please sparky time various years
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. 7029 dave

    40 years in this game, wow time has passed me by.

    As above, it has gone very quickly. Would you say I was old school.? lol
  20. H

    5 years Experience. Working on my NVQ but need help

    Hello. My names ryan been doing electrics now for about 5 years. Put myself through college. Got level 2 and 3 under my belt and currently on my NVQ. However I’m struggling to determine what photos I actually need. I’m doing it with xs training. They have gave me resources but not clear at...
    • Hammers90
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    • electrical nvq experience need help nvq pictures training working years
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum

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