I Need Work military electrician seeking experience/guidance

[Daniel kay]

Hello, serving military electrician living in Essex currently. I have leave to take and would be willing to work to gain a little experience. Or as an alternative if anybody knows of any short courses that could help. Cheers.

 

[The Ghost]

To do what from what? I might help to elaborate a bit on that.

 

[Daniel kay]

Thanks for the reply.

Course wise, I was wondering if there are any short courses such as PAT testing for example. The sort of courses that could help bolster my CV when it comes to leaving the army.

Work wise I was wondering if anybody in the Essex area or north west needed an electricians mate for a week or two weeks work.

 

[Strima]

What quals do you hold already?

TBH PAT is a waste of money now as the sticker brigade undercuts anyone with an ounce of integrity and professionalism...

However the following are handy to have and some employers insist on them:

• First aid at work
• Asbestos awareness
• Manual handling

Also nice to have:

• Abrasive wheels
• Cable avoidance training
• Fire alarm installation
• Emergency lighting
• Lightning and surge protection

TBH the list is endless and all depends on what sector of work you're aiming at.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

you could always look at manufacturers. Given your military background you could always approach the likes of BAE systems or maybe even the contractors at the airports,or big industrial sites etc.. for a bit of experience. might be worth looking into the fire alarm training, if you look for manufacturer training that could be a place to start, they often offer courses for free.

 

[telectrix]

agree with Gavin. a fire alarm course would be a wise choice. more specialized than electrical work, but far less knowledge and experience of LV electrical systems required.

Foundation Course - https://www.fia.uk.com/course/foundation-course.html

 

[Daniel kay]

Thanks for your replies, been a great help!