Career change

[Paw2021]

Hi,

I am a 35 year old electronics engineer working on test development side of things. I have been really unhappy and stressed in my job and am looking to change careers. As someone with a degree in electronics and keen to work more physically rather than sitting behind a computer, I am thinking about becoming an electrician, preferably working on renewables such as solar panels and vehicle charging points (as an installer/fitter). I am a bit confused what certification I will need to change careers. Since I work in a related field, I am keen to omit the apprenticeship part of the process. I understand I will need NVQ 3 and 18th Edition certificate. But is this the right route? Any advice will really appreciated. Paw

 

[Dustydazzler]

I believe the bare minimum to go part pee is the 18th ed certificate

 

[DPG]

You will definitely need to be able to inspect and test also. And be able to fill in the necessary certificates.

 

[MJPD29]

The market is flooded with people thinking like you. Get into something specialised or make yourself stand out. Everything else is a race to the bottom

 

[Dustydazzler]

Become a wet pants or carpenter , you honestly can’t find One in my area who isn’t fully booked up until September (I’m not kidding)