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Hello to all,
I am new here and this is my first post
So far I have found some really good information here on the forums, so thanks.
About me, im 26 and am currently working as a computer technician for an education company. My background is I am mainly self taught and for my first job I ran my own home computer repair business, this was for about 2 years. I have been in my current job for 3 years.
Anyway, getting to the point, I nearly went for a Electrician before I picked the computer path, now im re-thinking and wish to train as an electrician as a new career path. As stated im in full time employment, so cant really do an apprenticeship or go to college, except possible evenings.
So I have looked into a fast track course, I have actually been excepted on Access 2 Trade Careers, which sound great so far, if not a bit expensive, but money is not a massive factor in my choice. However, I have also looked into Technique Training on the Tech20 and Tech30 options. This course is cheaper, but does it in shorter amount of time.
Now im in no rush, as my job is fine for the moment, but I also do not want to still be here in years to come!
My partner has two brothers who are Electrcicians, but live to far way to work with. They got into the electrical route a different way, so cant guide me too much, but they seem to think that I will find some the course very hard without working with somebody, which I agree.
I dont think just completing these courses, then expecting to know exactly what you are doing with no problems straight away is really possible.
Im guessing getting on one of these courses and slowly completing it and hopefully gaining experience maybe at weekends or the odd evening is the best route.
Im still confused and not sure whats best and what course is suited for me.
Has anyone have any suggestions, feedback on these courses. I have read the feedback from Guitargraham, which has been helpful, but im still needing some advise.
Sorry for long post, but thought as much info as possible may help
Thanking anyone in advance
Baz
I am new here and this is my first post
So far I have found some really good information here on the forums, so thanks.
About me, im 26 and am currently working as a computer technician for an education company. My background is I am mainly self taught and for my first job I ran my own home computer repair business, this was for about 2 years. I have been in my current job for 3 years.
Anyway, getting to the point, I nearly went for a Electrician before I picked the computer path, now im re-thinking and wish to train as an electrician as a new career path. As stated im in full time employment, so cant really do an apprenticeship or go to college, except possible evenings.
So I have looked into a fast track course, I have actually been excepted on Access 2 Trade Careers, which sound great so far, if not a bit expensive, but money is not a massive factor in my choice. However, I have also looked into Technique Training on the Tech20 and Tech30 options. This course is cheaper, but does it in shorter amount of time.
Now im in no rush, as my job is fine for the moment, but I also do not want to still be here in years to come!
My partner has two brothers who are Electrcicians, but live to far way to work with. They got into the electrical route a different way, so cant guide me too much, but they seem to think that I will find some the course very hard without working with somebody, which I agree.
I dont think just completing these courses, then expecting to know exactly what you are doing with no problems straight away is really possible.
Im guessing getting on one of these courses and slowly completing it and hopefully gaining experience maybe at weekends or the odd evening is the best route.
Im still confused and not sure whats best and what course is suited for me.
Has anyone have any suggestions, feedback on these courses. I have read the feedback from Guitargraham, which has been helpful, but im still needing some advise.
Sorry for long post, but thought as much info as possible may help
Thanking anyone in advance
Baz
