*Gaz*
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I'm after some advice on what the best route could be for becoming an electrician at the age of 30. Apologies if this has already been asked on here countless times or in the wrong forum thread!
Currently, I'm going through a restructure at an office job and can potentially take redundancy - So I am thinking (and hoping) that I could continue to finish my electrical studies with view to becoming a self employed electrician finding my own domestic work and perhaps eventually setting up my own electrical contracting business / company.
I already have a good level of knowledge of electrical principles and practical experience due to starting the level 3 NVQ in 2011 but unfortunately I was unable to finish the course after the first year due to other commitments that arose. I have also completed various small first fix projects in my own home (recess spotlights, additional sockets, outdoor pir lights etc).
Now I am willing to completely focus and redo the level 3 NVQ (with AM2 and Testing and Inspection certification) - mainly as a refresher and to actually gain the certificates and become a 'competent' electrician.
Can anyone recommend a good route to get into the industry? Would it be worth me maybe contacting some local electrical companies to offer some voluntary weekend work as an 'electricians mate'? Until I leave my office job or is this a silly idea?
Is it unrealistic to become fully qualified and then be self employed to do my own domestic work straight away? Is there enough demand? Or am I best working for a company first to gain further experience.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Gaz
Currently, I'm going through a restructure at an office job and can potentially take redundancy - So I am thinking (and hoping) that I could continue to finish my electrical studies with view to becoming a self employed electrician finding my own domestic work and perhaps eventually setting up my own electrical contracting business / company.
I already have a good level of knowledge of electrical principles and practical experience due to starting the level 3 NVQ in 2011 but unfortunately I was unable to finish the course after the first year due to other commitments that arose. I have also completed various small first fix projects in my own home (recess spotlights, additional sockets, outdoor pir lights etc).
Now I am willing to completely focus and redo the level 3 NVQ (with AM2 and Testing and Inspection certification) - mainly as a refresher and to actually gain the certificates and become a 'competent' electrician.
Can anyone recommend a good route to get into the industry? Would it be worth me maybe contacting some local electrical companies to offer some voluntary weekend work as an 'electricians mate'? Until I leave my office job or is this a silly idea?
Is it unrealistic to become fully qualified and then be self employed to do my own domestic work straight away? Is there enough demand? Or am I best working for a company first to gain further experience.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Gaz