Transition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician

[Aidan99]

I am currently employed by the RAF as an Electrical Engineer/Technician, but I'm interested in going down the route of a domestic electrician.

I'm wanting to know if anyone else has gone through this transition, and would be able to advise me what the right steps would be in terms of qualifications & courses etc.

I'm guessing that because I've already done an apprenticeship within the electrical sector, that I wouldn't need to do a full domestic apprenticeship?

Qualifications I hold are :

• Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering Maintenance
• 18th Edition wiring regs
• PAT Testing

 

[ChipFanDave]

I think your background would be suited to maintenance or industrial work. Either way inspection and testing is a very worthwhile qualification. It was just C&G 2391 back when I did it, I think it may of been split up into different parts now. I'm sure some others on here will know the current situation.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I would ring the NICEIC and see where you stand with joining them as a Domesticated Installer

 

[Aidan99]

I think your background would be suited to maintenance or industrial work. Either way inspection and testing is a very worthwhile qualification. It was just C&G 2391 back when I did it, I think it may of been split up into different parts now. I'm sure some others on here will know the current situation.

I've looked at the C&G 2391, and that's something I'm keen on getting as my interests lay within the installation side of things.

I know the 2391 can be done as a quick course, but to become Installation qualified am I going to have to complete another NVQ, as the NVQ level 3 I hold is Maintenance based?

 

[Harry WR]

Aidan, I am currently in the same boat as you with a maintenance background. How did you get on moving over to installation?

 

[Risteard]

I would ring the NICEIC and see where you stand with joining them as a Domesticated Installer

Is that an installer who also washes the dishes, hoovers the carpets and puts the washing out?

 

[EddieB]

Aidan99, If. you're thinking of branching into the domestic side then there are a couple of compulsory things you'll need to know.
a) Is that the kettle I hear boiling
b) Do you want to boil the kettle before I turn off the power.

Good luck with the transition