I've been at my current job for about 7 months and it started off well. Went to change a DB,which was a Crabtree C50. The new DB was never going to fit into the space the existing board occupied. Contacted the management and got the reply "fit din rail to accommodate 60898 MCB's to the existing...
Hello everyone I'm Deve (said as Dev), I am currently employed and a JTL Apprentice going onto Stage 2 come September and I am looking for someone to take me on as my current job has turned pear shaped.
If anyone knows of any firms willing to take me on or has any leads for me to go by I would...
Hello everyone,
I completed a city & guilds course to level 2 in 2007 and have been working on site as an improver through agency's ever since I left collage. Now that I'm at a high level of experience I want to finish my training to be fully qualified. Now as I understand it the courses have...
Hi guys,
A bit of guidance needed please, I'm looking to get back into the electrical trade after about 4 years out, I gained my 17th back in 2008ish when I was a mate for a firm for about 7 yrs on/off.
Ive been in touch with with my 2 nearest colleges (I'm in Carlisle, Cumbria) about night...
Am I right in thinking having c & g level 2 & 3 and 17th is deemed sufficient to be classed as competent and you can work self employed?
It's such a confusing industry!
halls1379
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Hello ")
I have my NVQ level 1 in electrical installation 2367
I am working on large machines now that have 3 phase heaters.
What route is best to get to Level 3 or 4 and get qualifications.....
I don't want my employer knowing I am going to get qualified.
I can take pictures of the work I am...
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Any good recommendations for insurance. Currently with direct line but they don't do employer so looking to change for a company that can do the lot.
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Does the forum have a insurance sponsor?
Hi Been working as a technical operator for the last 8 years, done some training , 2377, and an electrical to mechanical conversion course, and helped the company's electrician out a lot, trained as an electrical engineer for a few years when I left school(day release,) just been made redundant...
magicstu
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been told ive got to have a medical for a job on a building site its only a weeks worth of work which seems daft any other building contractors making contractors do these its for a waste plant
Jonesy83
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I am also having problems with JIB - currently senior graded trainee but having to go through the process of getting new card . contradictory advice about keeping my grading for 18 months if i do the NVQ which I have heard may be discontinued anyway ---- or may have to be graded as a trainee...
Right this is a bit of strange one but i honestly have no one else to turn to. I also wasnt sure where to post this.
So i got a new job.. finally. Its down in birmingham (im from glasgow)
I qualified in feburary and basically ive been out of the game since then (workin in a pub)
The issue is...
Hi forum,
Have been working for a company for a few years they've asked me to become QS for the site I work at I've got 17th / 2391 they have offered a salary increase of just over 1 % not sure how much I should be looking for before I respond. Thanks
desigo
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i've just been offered a new job on the books , the boss was very keen to get me doing inspecting and testing for the company as they needed someone quickly to fill a gap.
the company are with NICEIC already. will i need to be assessed before i can sign stuff off. and are the company likely to...
Hi
I started my apprenticeship in sept 2007 and left due to problems at work, I left in January 2009. I achieved my level 1 hand skills and did my 2330 201 exam.
I am now back at college on a part time course 1 day a week with the other modern apprentice's finishing my level 2 (will take my...
Harry HM
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...but I'm not quite sure what it entitles me to exactly :/
All I really know is that it was essential on the road to becoming a qualified spark.
Anyone feel like enlightening me?
Also, how long after the AM2 does it usually take an employer before they will sign you off?
Thanks. :)
Hello All,
This is my first post so go easy!
Basically, i have been offered a job at a friends property development and maintenance company as the only electrician. I am fully qualified time served to 17th edition and have sat my 2391 (passed my practical, awaiting results on my written). I am...
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Hi all,
I am in a very tricky situation.
To get work signed off for my NVQ, it needs to be work I have done with my contracted company. My present employer are not giving me the experience I need. I have been the office and can count the number of days on site in the past months on one hand...
Hello all,
I am 35 years old and have 7 years of work experience as an Electrician in the past. I need to gain a UK qualification because my qualifications are not recognised in the UK.I have been looking for an employer in the Edinburgh area, to start as an adult trainee electrician, for...
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