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  1. C

    36 yr old and want advice to become an electrician

    Hi I'm 36 and I'm interested in becoming an electrician .Any advice on how to do this and would I need to go in to full time college ? Is there online courses ? .Would a company take me on as an apprentice ? ,I can plaster and do general joinery.What college offer courses ? I'm in Manchester.Thanks
  2. oracle

    Pat testing, why some guys become sticker jockeys

    OK, we all have said a lot about this. Having met one recently I asked what his take home pay is. He gets a basic of £1000 and 20p for each test so to get another £1,000 he needs to do 5000 tests a month. That's before tax and NI! So imagine working for that sort of pay for putting 5000...
  3. J

    When did neutral at the light switch become standard practice?

    Hello all, I am in the process of buying a house built in 2002 and I am trying to find out when it became standard practice to run neutral to light switches. The reason being I may look at having smart switched installed and having this already in place would make the job so much simpler. Thanks
  4. oracle

    Why has this forum become riddled with critical and sarcastic Trolls

    Why can't people stick with supportive comments and ask for clarity if they are unsure about the post's meaning. Is it asking too much for them to stay in context with positive feedback instead of uninformed ridicule?
  5. N

    Ring main become 2 radials

    Electrical ring circuit The electricalian came and did the second fix. But we werent sure if all the wires had been bought through the plaster board. All the sockets work, but we wanted to make sure there are no wires hiding in the walls.. we tested by disconnecting one of the 2 lives going...
  6. T

    Become an Electrician in 18 days!

    So seeing post ads on local community groups on Facebook advertising Kitchen and bathroom refute minor electrical work done. This really gets my back up and think the system is a complete joke. They may have served a electeical apprentiship for 4years like most of us, but probably just done a...
  7. S

    New electricians mate trying to become the god title electrician!

    Hi all, after working in a electrical wholesaler you may all know cef then moving to yesss electrical i found a good interest in electrical work! Luckily i found myself swapping to the other side of the counter, but for the past 3 years have been led along by companies promising to sort my...
    • Sam Rodgers
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    • become electrician electricians electricians mate mate new title trying
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. D

    Guidance to become an electrician

    Hey guys, I need your help. I'm finishing a levels this months, and want to become an sparky. I do not know what route to take: A: Do a training course for CG level 2, then CG level 3 electrical installations. This would take under a year at the centre I'm looking on. Or B: Do an...
  9. S

    Help to become best dad in the world.

    I am in the process of building a Jeep themed bed for my 3 year old son and want to put working lights on it. I want something to plug into mains rather than battery and to have the lights switched independently. And a must that the indicators must flash... My brain is telling me this should be...
  10. F

    how to become a domestic installer

    Hi I am looking to become a domestic installer can someone recommend what course or courses I need to do to be able to do this. also can you tell me what the job entails. I have found the basic information and also how much they earn. thanks
  11. S

    Cost to become an ECA Registered Member?

    Good evening guys, Has anyone had any recent experience with becoming an ECA registered member? Does anyone know the cost involved? They don't advertise these things on their website!
  12. S

    How can I become a third party inspector?

    I have a technical bachelors degree and I have done a material inspection training course and I would like to become a third party inspector, however, I am unsure about how to go about it.
  13. Y

    Approaching the end of highschool - should I become an electrician?

    Long story short, I've decided that Uni probably isn't for me so I've taken this time to look at an alternative. I looked into the trades and the two things that really caught my eye were Electrician and Underwater Welding/Construction. I didn't take physics due to having a bad experience in S3...
  14. C

    EICRs to soon become compulsory

    Reading allot of landlord accreditation and news items EICRs are a hot topic and may soon become compulsory. Looking around on the internet i can see companies charging £80.00 for an EICR, i dont see how this works as it take 4 hours to test a 1 bedroom flat with all the paper work involved...
  15. S

    Btec level 3 electrical diploma, what do i need to do to become fully qualified spark

    Hi, need advice I have a btec level 3 diploma electrical/electronic installation. What can i do to become a fully qualified commercial electrician. Its been 3 years since i passed the 2 year course. Will i need to do a city and guilds course or just part p & 17th edition? Any help thanks
  16. Chizzle

    Hi to all. Studying to become a qualified electrician

    Just a quick hello from my self as i am new to this forum. My name is Chaz based in London. I have just recently started studying into becoming a fully qualified electrician and have just completed my domestic installer course. Look forward to reading and getting great advice on this forum
    • Chizzle
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    • become electrician hello qualified qualified electrician studying welcome
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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  18. T

    Czech guys would like to become an electricians in England

    Greetings gentlemen, I am 25 and i am finishing my Masters degree in June. After that, i would like to go to England with my ex-schoolmate from high school to work as an electricians to learn english, practice, meet a british culture, earn some money and maybe start a new life. Informations...
    • Tomáš
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    • become becoming electrician electricians england information looking
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. E

    Training advice to become an electrician

    Hi, I'm looking to retrain as an electrician and want to find out exactly what courses I need to undertake and the best route to go down. Google it and you're hit with course after course that suggest it can all happen in a matter of weeks (not to undermind those courses) however I am a...
  20. D

    On a quest to become competent!!!

    Hello people! Just a quick intro then I can go back to watching from the sidelines. I'm 34 and decided to retrain after a 2 year illness and I'm just coming to the end of my 2365 level 2. Really enjoying it and I've set myself a 5 year goal. That goal being AM2. I know I can do it quicker but...
    • Drew34
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    • become competent cps person scheme
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum

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