piman

I am a head of a thriving maths department at a large independent school, earning above £40k. I am 53 and have been yearning for self employment (unshackled so to speak). I have a sound academic working knowledge of electrical principles and have done a number of simple domestic installations over the years; I am a practical person with above average DIY skills. Am I being realistic in seeking to become a trained electrician for, what will probably be, 10-12 years? What are earnings prospects (Cheshire region)/ Thank you for any help/advice.

Andy M

Are you sure you want to work out on site? It sounds like someone with your background should be working for a training provider or college, a large percentage of lads i have met ( i took a break from the tools to work in FE) really struggle with the principles and the maths is shocking!!

MING

Reet don't wanna sound rude but, your gonna found it very hard at your age to go self employed in a very competitive skill, but i do admire yer courage , if its your dream to do this then go for it , but sometimes the grass is not greener, i agree with the other reply, your role could be as a skills assessor in the trade so as you could get a good feel for the job all be it from a safer place. . . . .hope this helps