Hey pcuz, give it a go but choose the training company carefully. I'm 55 and starting out. I did the short course (4 weeks), one week basics, then Part p building regs, 17th Ed. and then 2382. It was a very good course and I met some great people, including experienced sparks (taking parts of the course) updating their quals. I have to agree, though at the end if you pass all the exams and assessments you may be certificated to start in the business, you are most certainly not capable (in most cases, mine included). Lucky for me, one of the experienced sparks took me on board and patiently let me work with him for a while. I've now passed my 2391, and we still work together on and off. If you are willing to learn and listen there is a route in via short courses.