TradesCollege.org electrical training

[Sammysoza]

Very strange!

Supposedly to see what my 'support system' at home is like.

 

[DPG]

Supposedly to see what my 'support system' at home is like.

So are they saying you can't do the course if you're single??

 

[SJD]

It's starting to sound like those dodgy timeshare hard sells from a few decades back. Words that spring to mind are "barge pole".

 

[FatAlan]

Probably trying to assess whether you can afford it or sweet talk the partner into persuading you to sign up. Either way, if it doesn't feel right look elsewhere. There are plenty of reputable course providers out there. Start with the local college and save some money.

 

[Sammysoza]

It's starting to sound like those dodgy timeshare hard sells from a few decades back. Words that spring to mind are "barge pole".

Yes, I'd have to agree, but there's a part of me that wants to have the second chat with him to try to find out what the 'scam' (if it is indeed one) is.

 

[Sammysoza]

Probably trying to assess whether you can afford it or sweet talk the partner into persuading you to sign up. Either way, if it doesn't feel right look elsewhere. There are plenty of reputable course providers out there. Start with the local college and save some money.

Yes you're most probably right. They know that you've got to get the woman in the relationship on-board first! I've found a college very local to me that seems reputable. I'll get in touch with them to see what they offer.

 

[FatAlan]

What qualifications are you looking to achieve and to what aim?

 

[Sammysoza]

What qualifications are you looking to achieve and to what aim?

I'm looking to retrain as an electrician so the basics. I've done quite a lot electrical work under the supervision of my dad who's a retired electrician himself. I'm London based

 

[FatAlan]

Do you have any previous qualifications? What part of the profession are you looking to get back into, domestic, commercial, industrial?

 

[Sammysoza]

Do you have any previous qualifications? What part of the profession are you looking to get back into, domestic, commercial, industrial?

I have a degree in media production management, so a very different area. I've spent the last 20 years running technology events for clients like Microsoft, Samsung etc....

I was under the impression that you needed to do some basic domestic training before you can decide to specialise in something else (perhaps I'm wrong)

Basically I want to have the skills so that I can create work opportunities anywhere I decide to live in the UK. I'm not planning on living in London for forever....

As you might be able to tell I'm still at the very early stages of my research into the profession.