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James4918
My first post on the forum so hi all.
Here is my situation. I am 28 years old have spent the last 3 years travelling in Australia and NZ. I have been working as a labourer and but completely unskilled work other than basic tools. Before this I was a waiter. Therefore I have no experience at all in electricals. However, I have been looking into becoming an electrician when I'm home in January. I have read a few bits online and specifically on this site that have been useful. From what I can see, my two main options are a 4 year course at my local college which is £500 roughly or a 7 month 2365 course through Tradeskills4u which is £7450. Obviously, considering my age, the 7 month course would seem the better option and seems to get good reviews on here. However, having spoken to a mate of a mate who is an electrician he recommends I do the full 4 years to get the proper, much needed experience.
I do think this is good advice but obviously it's not ideal considering I'll be 32 by the time I'm qualified and will have to survive on £3.30/hour for the first year.
I am just after any more advice from anyone who may have been in this situation or know an alternative.
Many thanks,
James.
Here is my situation. I am 28 years old have spent the last 3 years travelling in Australia and NZ. I have been working as a labourer and but completely unskilled work other than basic tools. Before this I was a waiter. Therefore I have no experience at all in electricals. However, I have been looking into becoming an electrician when I'm home in January. I have read a few bits online and specifically on this site that have been useful. From what I can see, my two main options are a 4 year course at my local college which is £500 roughly or a 7 month 2365 course through Tradeskills4u which is £7450. Obviously, considering my age, the 7 month course would seem the better option and seems to get good reviews on here. However, having spoken to a mate of a mate who is an electrician he recommends I do the full 4 years to get the proper, much needed experience.
I do think this is good advice but obviously it's not ideal considering I'll be 32 by the time I'm qualified and will have to survive on £3.30/hour for the first year.
I am just after any more advice from anyone who may have been in this situation or know an alternative.
Many thanks,
James.