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[BarryJ90]

Really liking the look of all this, I'm 27 now and after years of trying my hand at various different jobs I've finally decided now is the time to join the family business and train to be an electrician. My dad has been a spark for around 30 years so I'm lucky in that sense as I can go on site with him and pick his brains for knowledge however I think a forum like this is invaluable when it comes to learning due to the amount of experienced people on here.

I look forward to using the training side of the forum for advice and help with anything I'm not sure on from my course. I think I will be ok with the practical side of things but I've heard a lot of talk about formulas and maths and that really is my weak point!

As for competitons etc, that sounds a great idea, prizes etc don't motivate me too much as quite frankly picking up knowledge from top sparks is enough but it's certainly a bonus.

Cheers

 

[telectrix]

Really liking the look of all this, I'm 27 now and after years of trying my hand at various different jobs I've finally decided now is the time to join the family business and train to be an electrician. My dad has been a spark for around 30 years so I'm lucky in that sense as I can go on site with him and pick his brains for knowledge however I think a forum like this is invaluable when it comes to learning due to the amount of experienced people on here.

I look forward to using the training side of the forum for advice and help with anything I'm not sure on from my course. I think I will be ok with the practical side of things but I've heard a lot of talk about formulas and maths and that really is my weak point!

As for competitons etc, that sounds a great idea, prizes etc don't motivate me too much as quite frankly picking up knowledge from top sparks is enough but it's certainly a bonus.

Cheers

the maths and the formulae are not really that difficult if you have somebody that can explain properly. most fall down when the subject is not taught in the correct manner, thus making it seem more complex than it is.

 

[BarryJ90]

Cheers mate, I just about managed a C at school but I rely on a calculator these days!

 

[Pete999]

Cheers mate, I just about managed a C at school but I rely on a calculator these days!

Crikey, when I started college we had lessons in how to use a slide rule, I'll hang around for the inevitable questions like "what's a slide rule Pete" from the younger members.

 

[BarryJ90]

Crikey, when I started college we had lessons in how to use a slide rule, I'll hang around for the inevitable questions like "what's a slide rule Pete" from the younger members.

What is a slide rule Pete?! I'm 27 and never used one at school!

 

[Pete999]

What is a slide rule Pete?! I'm 27 and never used one at school!

Fill yer boots Barry, when I was at School we used an abacus for adding up and taking away classes. don't ask please.