Chemistry graduate looking into retraining as an electrician; how is the industry and is it worth it

[telectrix]

How long would it take to be qualified to do even the most basic kind of work such that you can begin to gain at least a little money and experience?

3 years if you get practical experience at the same time. IMO. then yous still wet behind your ears.

 

[GlenTavener]

How long would it take to be qualified to do even the most basic kind of work such that you can begin to gain at least a little money and experience?

So many people know the basic physics and the people posting on here are clearly intelligent enough to grasp this. However, the application requires a practical approach to application and actual experience is really the only way.