Intense short electric course

[Pete999]

So I’ve looked around pretty much everywhere and a lot of the training centres out there seem like they just take your money and you won’t be able to get a job as an electrician after it

So I’ve started looking at the forums recommended training centres and came across this course, agin what puts me off is this

“Your acceptance on a Domestic Installers Scheme is the decision of the registration body and dependent on your skills, experience and knowledge level”

With the course only you won’t have the experience to go out and install the electric vehicle charging points ? And to get registered with a governing body you need 2 years experience which nobody will take you on once you say you done a 5 week course

https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/courses/domestic-ev-installers-package

A DI Domestic Installer is not an Electrician though

 

[mackatoon]

Hi, I thought I'd reply as I myself went through a career change at the start of the year, so I have been through this.

I hated my job and I previously completed an electrician qualification 10 years ago when I was made redundant but never saw this through as I ran out of cash and struggled to get an electrician to offer me some experience.

Anyway at the start of the current year I completed a basic refresher foundation course, Electrical installation course (part p level 3), 18th Edition and also my Inspection and testing Level 3. All of these quals can be completed within around 5 weeks training.

However ompleting these quals gave me the required qualifications to go out and get a job as an electrician (In theory) but in reality no electrical contractor would likely hire you as most of your knowledge will be theory based.

I think that's the problem as you really will need some practice and experience after going through the quicker courses as there designed to teach you knowledge to pass a test. You will struggle for example being taught how to dig out a back box in a wall in a classroom.

I am in the process of going self employed and registering with a Competent Person Scheme. My assessment will be based on works Ive done at home, complete rewire, new kitchen circuit, consumer unit change.

I still have a lot to learn and will only take on jobs im 100% confident with. But I love the job and everything that comes with it.

I hope that helps with your dilemma.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

@AAGT , what line of work are you in now mate?

 

[AAGT]

Hi, I thought I'd reply as I myself went through a career change at the start of the year, so I have been through this.

I hated my job and I previously completed an electrician qualification 10 years ago when I was made redundant but never saw this through as I ran out of cash and struggled to get an electrician to offer me some experience.

Anyway at the start of the current year I completed a basic refresher foundation course, Electrical installation course (part p level 3), 18th Edition and also my Inspection and testing Level 3. All of these quals can be completed within around 5 weeks training.

However ompleting these quals gave me the required qualifications to go out and get a job as an electrician (In theory) but in reality no electrical contractor would likely hire you as most of your knowledge will be theory based.

I think that's the problem as you really will need some practice and experience after going through the quicker courses as there designed to teach you knowledge to pass a test. You will struggle for example being taught how to dig out a back box in a wall in a classroom.

I am in the process of going self employed and registering with a Competent Person Scheme. My assessment will be based on works Ive done at home, complete rewire, new kitchen circuit, consumer unit change.

I still have a lot to learn and will only take on jobs im 100% confident with. But I love the job and everything that comes with it.

I hope that helps with your dilemma.

Hi thanks

who did you do your course with and did you get a job working with someone for practical experience ?

thanks

 

[MJPD29]

there hope everyone is safe

Thinking of a career change and been looking into become a Electrican or gas engineer

https://www.options-skills.co.uk/electrician-courses/nvq-electrical-training-course/

I know it’s a 6 week classroom base course but reading reviews there some people who have come in as a new entrant and completed it, then gone onto apprentice works experience, am2 etc

I’m 35 and don’t really want to do the 2 year evening college route, also with this company the find you apprentice work with your jib/ecs card.
They say you can build your portfolio in a year but may take upto 3 years

has anyone done one of these short courses or completed there portfolio in 12 months ?

I do understand they just want to sell you the package, and without the practical experience you got no chance after you complete the course.

any suggestions

Waste of time. You'll learn nothing in 6 weeks. And you'll not be an electrician at the end of it either.