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Hi guys,

Not sure if this is the right place to ask since it's more of a general question. I'm looking for a bit of advice. I completed my level 2 and 3 a few years ago and I'm now looking to get into electrics full time. The problem I have is I have no on-site experience. I technically have some experience from college but I don't know if I would be able to say that translates as a years experience to put on my CV. I've had people tell me to BS it and say I have a year or two experience just to get work, but I'm worried about turning up on site, being told what to do but not having a clue how to do what I'm told. Is this a valid concern or do you feel that level 2 and 3 would give me enough experience to complete whatever is thrown my way?

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Unfortunately practical work done in college doesn't really equate to practical work in the real world.

College work tends to be nice wooden boards and perfect 90 degree angles with very short cable runs, whereas the real world is anything but!
 
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Chris E

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Unfortunately practical work done in college doesn't really equate to practical work in the real world.

College work tends to be nice wooden boards and perfect 90 degree angles with very short cable runs, whereas the real world is anything but!
Pretty much what I thought. That's just something I was told by a few people.
 

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