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tayn08
hi all, iv looked around for a while at previous posts but i still cant seem to get my answer so hence why im writing this now. Im trying to get info on the best way to become qualified and if its really worth it
Im 23, i was training on nvq2 when i was 17 but due to a girlfriend at the time i ****ed it all down the drain because to put it simply i was an idiot
anyway iv been working for years since then generally for myself1 (in sales not electricals of course) iv got to the point now when iv had enough and really want to follow what iv always wanted to do - become a 'qualified' electrician and run myself.
now, first things first iv been looking at TS4U, there offering a level 2 and 3 diploma the 2365 (which i assume is test+inspect, part p etc aswell)
upon completing this, i would be looking to join a body, do my am2 and then find someone i can work along side to do my nvq3.
Is this a good route to go down? level2 and 3 will cost me an arm and a leg and i dont even know if someone would take me on after just passing them?
i know i cant just quick-shoot into becoming an electrician, as my old boss said if your responsible for peoples lives it cant be done in a few months, become a plumber LOL. but im just trying to work out the best route, my friends got a bit more experience than me but not massively, and hes just doing part-p, 17th ed and test and inspect individually. but where would he go from there?
i really am confused to be honest, i dont care if it will take 4 years i pretty much just want to get to where i want to be
iv sent about 50 letters to local sparks saying that i would pay for my own tuition and van etc to work along side them and be trained but nobody has responded at all!!
if anyone can help on any topics id be very appreciative, i know its pretty long winded but i just cant get my head round it
thanks
kieran
Im 23, i was training on nvq2 when i was 17 but due to a girlfriend at the time i ****ed it all down the drain because to put it simply i was an idiot
anyway iv been working for years since then generally for myself1 (in sales not electricals of course) iv got to the point now when iv had enough and really want to follow what iv always wanted to do - become a 'qualified' electrician and run myself.
now, first things first iv been looking at TS4U, there offering a level 2 and 3 diploma the 2365 (which i assume is test+inspect, part p etc aswell)
upon completing this, i would be looking to join a body, do my am2 and then find someone i can work along side to do my nvq3.
Is this a good route to go down? level2 and 3 will cost me an arm and a leg and i dont even know if someone would take me on after just passing them?
i know i cant just quick-shoot into becoming an electrician, as my old boss said if your responsible for peoples lives it cant be done in a few months, become a plumber LOL. but im just trying to work out the best route, my friends got a bit more experience than me but not massively, and hes just doing part-p, 17th ed and test and inspect individually. but where would he go from there?
i really am confused to be honest, i dont care if it will take 4 years i pretty much just want to get to where i want to be
iv sent about 50 letters to local sparks saying that i would pay for my own tuition and van etc to work along side them and be trained but nobody has responded at all!!
if anyone can help on any topics id be very appreciative, i know its pretty long winded but i just cant get my head round it
thanks
kieran