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UPS TRAINING


I have recently completed my electrical apprenticeship, All distinctions and loving the job but I want to move into the UPS field..

Has anybody recently moved into this field or know of a progression route that doesn't involve £4000 and another 3 years of day release college for the HNC? I only ask as there seem to be no trainee or junior UPS engineer roles posted anywhere!!

thanks in advance.

 

[Engineer54]

Afraid that's the only way to get into the UPS specialization area of our industry, and that's basically being employed and trained by those companies that manufacture and install such systems. Obviously the higher your education/qualifications, the better chance and position you will be in to gain employment with such companies...

So it maybe worthwhile contacting these companies direct as far as job/training opportunities... Don't expect early success in the present economic climate, but may be worth gently badgering them over a period of time, just don't over do it!! lol!!

 

[Progressing]

Cheers for the reply, definitely electrical food for thought!
I met an UPS engineer the other day who managed to move straight into the field from being a JIB electrician. I assume in his case it may of been a little bit of "who you know" rather than what you know.