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Hi my name is Paul. Stated at the age of 17 for a one man band house basher as a laborer. Learnt a lot about how to run cables in awful complicated houses but nothing about circuitry/methods/regs etc etc.
Time moved on and so did I. Went away from the industry due to falling in love and buying our first home which needed a regular income. This came via the means of many different forms of employment for many of years. One day I said "I want to follow my ambitions....I'm going to get some qualifications and become an Electrician".
Early 30's attending full time college whilst holding a full time job is not easy (hence the reason why I have a lot of respect for any Trainee walking the same path).
Passed ever exam, got the certs and card and then the recession hit
Not easy work wise from 2008. Kept on going, kept on trying and now I can say I've become a bloody good sparky.
You have to build yourself up after becoming qualified, learn everything you can from each job and take that experience to the next job.
At this moment in time I'm working away (2 months now and getting restless) on a theater power/lighting/audio/camera & microphone install. Never in a million years 10 years ago as a house basher would I think I could do it BUT with the tuition, experience and true gut determination it is within my scope and abilities. (finding it easy now and running these kind of jobs).
This is just a little example
A few cables for a single box containing 48 plug sockets.
This is some form of controlling unit... I dont care, it is Cat5e that the technician 2nd fix. It is installed to the spec.... move on.
Now this little beauty took some time to install. Testing it is another issue lol.
Just goes to show that if I can do it, so can you. The above,,,, not bad for a ruff lad from a council estate with no education.
Push yourself, work hard, learn as much as you can. It will work out for you in the long run.
Time moved on and so did I. Went away from the industry due to falling in love and buying our first home which needed a regular income. This came via the means of many different forms of employment for many of years. One day I said "I want to follow my ambitions....I'm going to get some qualifications and become an Electrician".
Early 30's attending full time college whilst holding a full time job is not easy (hence the reason why I have a lot of respect for any Trainee walking the same path).
Passed ever exam, got the certs and card and then the recession hit
Not easy work wise from 2008. Kept on going, kept on trying and now I can say I've become a bloody good sparky. You have to build yourself up after becoming qualified, learn everything you can from each job and take that experience to the next job.
At this moment in time I'm working away (2 months now and getting restless) on a theater power/lighting/audio/camera & microphone install. Never in a million years 10 years ago as a house basher would I think I could do it BUT with the tuition, experience and true gut determination it is within my scope and abilities. (finding it easy now and running these kind of jobs).
This is just a little example
A few cables for a single box containing 48 plug sockets.
This is some form of controlling unit... I dont care, it is Cat5e that the technician 2nd fix. It is installed to the spec.... move on.
Now this little beauty took some time to install. Testing it is another issue lol.
Just goes to show that if I can do it, so can you. The above,,,, not bad for a ruff lad from a council estate with no education.
Push yourself, work hard, learn as much as you can. It will work out for you in the long run.
abit late on this but here goes.
I’m 33, based in Leicetershire. I left school with bad grades and decided to follow my passion in music so I did 2 years at college and then decided I wanted to go to uni. I did a year at Demontfort and hated it so left. Music (drums) has been pretty much my focus in life up till late 20’s when I started to look at other options. I still do a lot of music but I wanted to have a solid backup doing something I enjoy, plus having a wife and 2 young children pretty much puts things in to perspective, so music has taken a back step.
I enrolled on one of those self-study home course last Dec. I know these type courses have a bad rep but tbh its suited me really well as I could work it around my family, full time job and music. I can study when I want (pretty much all the time) but with the family, work and music I have the choice to take 3-4 weeks out if need be. So as it stands I’m over half way through the course, I’ll have level 2 once I’m finished which I hope to be middle of next year. Then I hope to take level 3 part time at my local college which should take another year if my calculations are correct. The end goal is to become fully qualified and gain some experience before deciding if I want to go it alone or continue with employment.
I’ve really fell into learning quite well considering how disinterested I was with education at school. Im really into electrics generally and find it really enjoyable. I’ve done a few little jobs for family’s are friends that are within my boundaries (sockets, lights etc) I’ve also had the chance to do some larger jobs with the help and guidance from a fully qualified electrician (consumer unit upgrade, shower circuit etc)
This forum has been invaluable for me. I’ve spoken to few outside the forum and gained some outstanding advice and some serious warnings! Ha
Gaz
I’m 33, based in Leicetershire. I left school with bad grades and decided to follow my passion in music so I did 2 years at college and then decided I wanted to go to uni. I did a year at Demontfort and hated it so left. Music (drums) has been pretty much my focus in life up till late 20’s when I started to look at other options. I still do a lot of music but I wanted to have a solid backup doing something I enjoy, plus having a wife and 2 young children pretty much puts things in to perspective, so music has taken a back step.
I enrolled on one of those self-study home course last Dec. I know these type courses have a bad rep but tbh its suited me really well as I could work it around my family, full time job and music. I can study when I want (pretty much all the time) but with the family, work and music I have the choice to take 3-4 weeks out if need be. So as it stands I’m over half way through the course, I’ll have level 2 once I’m finished which I hope to be middle of next year. Then I hope to take level 3 part time at my local college which should take another year if my calculations are correct. The end goal is to become fully qualified and gain some experience before deciding if I want to go it alone or continue with employment.
I’ve really fell into learning quite well considering how disinterested I was with education at school. Im really into electrics generally and find it really enjoyable. I’ve done a few little jobs for family’s are friends that are within my boundaries (sockets, lights etc) I’ve also had the chance to do some larger jobs with the help and guidance from a fully qualified electrician (consumer unit upgrade, shower circuit etc)
This forum has been invaluable for me. I’ve spoken to few outside the forum and gained some outstanding advice and some serious warnings! Ha
Gaz
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Tim01
Hi I know it's been a long time since you posted this. Just out of curiosity where are you training now for level 2&3. I live near Romford and am trying to find somewhere that won't rip me off. As I will be studying around work
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