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Been reading the forum for a few weeks now but not posted. So I thought I would post this at least.
Im a 39yr old who is about to begin re-training and hopefuly become qualified to be a domestic installer.
Dabbled with the industry a long time ago, where I worked as a mate doing first and second fixes on new builds. Since then spent about 6yrs in mechanical engineering, conveyor systems and industrial handling (not electrical work, but site repairs to machinery) and done 12 years in the military doing infantry work.
I suspect that there may be a little cynicism towards people coming into the industry, taking intensive courses, as I will be doing in the new year, and calling themselves "Electricians" at the end of it..!
Trust me this is not what I'm about. I will be doing the 6 week course and spending my money, however i'm fully aware that this will not make me an Electrician.
Im studying hard already and got my head in a variety of books. Hopefuly the theory part of it wont be too daunting. And after spending a good part of my adult life on the tools elsewhere, Im not too afraid of the practical stuff.
Im currently working full time but on shifts, in another industry, and hope to build up a little business of my own, doing light domestic work during my extended days off, and perhaps a little more involved stuff every now and then that will take up a week or so at a time.
I guess my strengths lay in my patience with procedural stuff. So I'm hoping to specialise in small scale notifiable work, that I can self-certify, once Im qualified. Plus I would like take on some periodic inspection and testing work on the domestic side of the industry.
I have uttmost respect for those out there that have taken the more established route of college/day-release/employment. However that option just isnt open to me. I have a family to feed and a mortgage to pay, so for now I will be (hopefuly) running 2 jobs until the business is established and I can take the plunge fully.
Furthermore, those time-served industrial sparks that have 20-30 years under their belt, have my respect. Especially as I was destined for the same at my local Colliery. However good old maggie and the miners strike put pay to that idea, and my career went elsewhere.
Anyway, enough waffle.
I do believe there is a niche for me and others like me in this industry. I hope the established chaps (and chappesses) dont think Im taking the easy route into this and will be stepping on their toes. Its a lot of work for me, on top of my day job, and I still have to find a few thousand quid to pay for the training, but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
Diving for cover now.... cheers.. GT
Im a 39yr old who is about to begin re-training and hopefuly become qualified to be a domestic installer.
Dabbled with the industry a long time ago, where I worked as a mate doing first and second fixes on new builds. Since then spent about 6yrs in mechanical engineering, conveyor systems and industrial handling (not electrical work, but site repairs to machinery) and done 12 years in the military doing infantry work.
I suspect that there may be a little cynicism towards people coming into the industry, taking intensive courses, as I will be doing in the new year, and calling themselves "Electricians" at the end of it..!
Trust me this is not what I'm about. I will be doing the 6 week course and spending my money, however i'm fully aware that this will not make me an Electrician.
Im studying hard already and got my head in a variety of books. Hopefuly the theory part of it wont be too daunting. And after spending a good part of my adult life on the tools elsewhere, Im not too afraid of the practical stuff.
Im currently working full time but on shifts, in another industry, and hope to build up a little business of my own, doing light domestic work during my extended days off, and perhaps a little more involved stuff every now and then that will take up a week or so at a time.
I guess my strengths lay in my patience with procedural stuff. So I'm hoping to specialise in small scale notifiable work, that I can self-certify, once Im qualified. Plus I would like take on some periodic inspection and testing work on the domestic side of the industry.
I have uttmost respect for those out there that have taken the more established route of college/day-release/employment. However that option just isnt open to me. I have a family to feed and a mortgage to pay, so for now I will be (hopefuly) running 2 jobs until the business is established and I can take the plunge fully.
Furthermore, those time-served industrial sparks that have 20-30 years under their belt, have my respect. Especially as I was destined for the same at my local Colliery. However good old maggie and the miners strike put pay to that idea, and my career went elsewhere.
Anyway, enough waffle.
I do believe there is a niche for me and others like me in this industry. I hope the established chaps (and chappesses) dont think Im taking the easy route into this and will be stepping on their toes. Its a lot of work for me, on top of my day job, and I still have to find a few thousand quid to pay for the training, but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
Diving for cover now.... cheers.. GT