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I am currently thinking seriously about a career change at the age of 48. I currently work as an audio engineer for a production company but am fed up with sitting on my backside mixing sound for most of the day. Any interesting work available in this industry would mean a drop in salary which I can't afford with a wife, 2 kids and a big fat mortgage.
I have an HNC in electronics which I achieved about 12 yrs ago and have done electronic repair, maintenance, and installation so have a technical background.
I have been comparing training centres and am confused by the conflicting information.
Basically I would like to get the necessary qualifications to start carrying out domestic installation/testing and to be able to sign off my own work.
It looks like as a minimum I need Part P and 2382 (17th edition). If I get these will I be able to legally work?
or do I need to register with a body such as Elecsa first?
If they need to inspect my work do I have to have it signed off by a Part P registered electrician as well?
Why do people spend thousands of pounds on 2330 Level1,2,3 if they can do a 5 day foundation course and 2382+ Part P?
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but i'm a little confused and don't want to part with any cash until I'm sure of what I should do.
PS- anyone had experience with Builder Training Centre? they seem to be the cheapest.
PPS- Is it worth doing PAT testing course, ie- is there any money in it?
Many thanks for reading : )
Tonym
I have an HNC in electronics which I achieved about 12 yrs ago and have done electronic repair, maintenance, and installation so have a technical background.
I have been comparing training centres and am confused by the conflicting information.
Basically I would like to get the necessary qualifications to start carrying out domestic installation/testing and to be able to sign off my own work.
It looks like as a minimum I need Part P and 2382 (17th edition). If I get these will I be able to legally work?
or do I need to register with a body such as Elecsa first?
If they need to inspect my work do I have to have it signed off by a Part P registered electrician as well?
Why do people spend thousands of pounds on 2330 Level1,2,3 if they can do a 5 day foundation course and 2382+ Part P?
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask but i'm a little confused and don't want to part with any cash until I'm sure of what I should do.
PS- anyone had experience with Builder Training Centre? they seem to be the cheapest.
PPS- Is it worth doing PAT testing course, ie- is there any money in it?
Many thanks for reading : )
Tonym