19 years old starting off

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Mike Blair

Alright guys. Im 19 and i have just finished college doing my 2365 level 2,3 and 17th edition. i have had one years and a half's worth of experience but because i cant seem to find work at all. i have a megger mft 1553 and tools

I got offerd a 5.5k lone by the job center and they said for the first year you pay back £9 a month. i was thinking should i go for it? at the moment i don't have much money due the lack of work. i have tryed applying for everywhere but no luck...

the plan is to get my driving lessons , van and my testing and inspection 2394,5 qualifications for roughly £500 total. i can do CCTV systems + learning alarm systems and Most domestic work so i might be able too odd jobs and work for someone as an electricians mate.

what are your views off my current situation
 
I have mate. i have called every advertisement i see. they ask if i drive i say no. and they never call back. i have been calling sites for the electrical foreman but just get no call back :/
 
Mike Blair said:
I have mate. i have called every advertisement i see. they ask if i drive i say no. and they never call back. i have been calling sites for the electrical foreman but just get no call back :/
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That is your top priority!
 
Mike Blair said:
Alright guys. Im 19 and i have just finished college doing my 2365 level 2,3 and 17th edition. i have had one years and a half's worth of experience but because i cant seem to find work at all. i have a megger mft 1553 and tools

I got offerd a 5.5k lone by the job center and they said for the first year you pay back £9 a month. i was thinking should i go for it? at the moment i don't have much money due the lack of work. i have tryed applying for everywhere but no luck...

the plan is to get my driving lessons , van and my testing and inspection 2394,5 qualifications for roughly £500 total. i can do CCTV systems + learning alarm systems and Most domestic work so i might be able too odd jobs and work for someone as an electricians mate.

what are your views off my current situation
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You need a driving Licence, oh and lose the Chip.
 
Do you think i should get the 5.5k lone? I have just enough money to pay bills and no job because they all require a car. I cant exactly get a lone of my family due to money issues

But i can do CCTV,alarms,computer repair on my own and domestic sparky work + also find work as an electricians mate
 
Definitely no chip, that is an unfair and unhelpful comment! (Trolling)

The situation you find yourself in is very unfortunate and a common one for lads your age..
Have you done your AM2, qualified spark?
most important is having you'd trade card, more important than a driving license!
I see so many blokes on sites that have no driving license..
Have a look round your area and see what building sites there is, find out who the electrical contractor is and offer your services for free, based on a weeks trial..
 
Its good to see a teenager with some ambition. You can see what you need to do to be where you want.. get your driving done it will open up so many doors.. once you find employment get your NVQ progressing then finally your am2. Im interested to know if you had to pay for your 17th edition ? As i spent 4 years training to those regs i wasnt going to go out there and spend £400 on a 4 day course when i have always adhered to that edition but i know of so many apprentices that get drawn in and paying it after they complete their apprenticeship. Your on the right track tho. Might be an idea putting yourself out there for some volunteer work. If your not working at the moment it cant hurt. Might even get your foot in the door to somewhere good
 
Get an ECS card aswell if you havent already. Definetly needed. Cost around £40 i think
 
try industrial area's. best place, get esc card , and that loan maybe good for the first year, but how much do it go up after the year
 
Mike Blair said:
Do you think i should get the 5.5k lone? I have just enough money to pay bills and no job because they all require a car. I cant exactly get a lone of my family due to money issues

But i can do CCTV,alarms,computer repair on my own and domestic sparky work + also find work as an electricians mate
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The lone what???

Star?

Warrior?

Spark??? :)
 
ranger, you daft geriatric geordie.

a fine piece of alliteration , even if i do say so myself.
 
I wouldn't go on your own straight away, go out there and earn 10 years experience first, move around learn different things, You won't look very good in front of a client if you haven't got a clue what you've been asked to do.
 
Brad1 said:
I wouldn't go on your own straight away, go out there and earn 10 years experience first, move around learn different things, You won't look very good in front of a client if you haven't got a clue what you've been asked to do.
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a few grey hairs certainly help! lol
 
Brad1 said:
I wouldn't go on your own straight away, go out there and earn 10 years experience first, move around learn different things, You won't look very good in front of a client if you haven't got a clue what you've been asked to do.
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i was only going to do cctv , alarms , and electrical installs that i know. I would never install anything if i did not know the answer to fix it under fault conditions.
 
yeahh i got my 17th edition. my level 2365 level 2,3 was too the 17 edition..... but i got it to be on the safe side also less arguments with people lol
 
Mike Blair said:
i was only going to do cctv , alarms , and electrical installs that i know. I would never install anything if i did not know the answer to fix it under fault conditions.
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Still the advice to get some experience first is sound. Imagine telling a client you can't perform a task because you are out of your depth. Your reputation would soon suffer, and the industry has many mouths and ears.

The loan sounds like it would end up as a perpetual debt. Is it through five lamps by any chance ? I borrowed £1k through a job centre scheme and that took three years to pay off on their terms. It was never a burden, but I hate to have debts of any kind usually.
 
Mike, you sound pretty switched on for someone of 19 in my opinion. If that loan could get you a driving license and a van / car (insurance will be expensive unfortunately), then I would say that is a worthwhile investment in yourself. If you have 18 months solid work experience that is a an awful lot more than the 5 week brigade who operate in peoples homes. If you had ECS card, Your Current Quals plus Driving Licence you will definately get agency work as a mate, which will get you earning. Then you can start your NVQ3 to get fully qualified and then there will be many opportunities for you.
 
If your 19 you could always get a motorbike with good panniers on for your tools to do site work for a start till you get your car test passed.
You need to get the experience behind its a must, you cant really pick and choose jobs these days you'll never earn anything
 

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