Hello All, I am in my 30's and currently, work as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer and always have.
My Apprenticeship was in Manufacturing Engineering, some of which included basic electrical knowledge/aspects, for multi-skilling... However, the majority was mechanical.
Since my apprenticeship, I have been working as a 'Multi-Skilled' Engineer/Technician.
I already have done the 18th edition (company requirement).
I have worked with great electricians and other multi-skilled lads for many years and for the most part, (for the last 7 years at least) my work has become predominantly electrical, from fault finding, PLC's, to installing a new final ring circuit in an office... In other words, using more terminal screwdrivers and testing equipment than I do 'ye olde' 1-5/16" combination spanner.
Though I will always probably be mechanically biased in my roots and within my qualifications, I would like to achieve more electrical qualifications to back up my experience, gain more experience or even become an electrician wholeheartedly (or at least to become more employable during 'these unprecedented times').
I have been looking at courses/colleges/training centres online (West Midlands), all of which are 'full time' or evening courses. I work shifts so I don't think many lecturers would be very thrilled for me to attend 'every now and then' so I have been looking at weekend courses.
I know to stay away from 'Become an electrician in 7 weeks! 110% Pass rate, Guaranteed!'...
One course in particular offers 'C&G Level 2 and Level 3 completed in one year' total price, £7,000.
Are courses like these worth it? Are there better alternatives?
I am in this for the long haul, and I personally don't mind studying for a few years, should it be required.
Cheers!
K
My Apprenticeship was in Manufacturing Engineering, some of which included basic electrical knowledge/aspects, for multi-skilling... However, the majority was mechanical.
Since my apprenticeship, I have been working as a 'Multi-Skilled' Engineer/Technician.
I already have done the 18th edition (company requirement).
I have worked with great electricians and other multi-skilled lads for many years and for the most part, (for the last 7 years at least) my work has become predominantly electrical, from fault finding, PLC's, to installing a new final ring circuit in an office... In other words, using more terminal screwdrivers and testing equipment than I do 'ye olde' 1-5/16" combination spanner.
Though I will always probably be mechanically biased in my roots and within my qualifications, I would like to achieve more electrical qualifications to back up my experience, gain more experience or even become an electrician wholeheartedly (or at least to become more employable during 'these unprecedented times').
I have been looking at courses/colleges/training centres online (West Midlands), all of which are 'full time' or evening courses. I work shifts so I don't think many lecturers would be very thrilled for me to attend 'every now and then' so I have been looking at weekend courses.
I know to stay away from 'Become an electrician in 7 weeks! 110% Pass rate, Guaranteed!'...
One course in particular offers 'C&G Level 2 and Level 3 completed in one year' total price, £7,000.
Are courses like these worth it? Are there better alternatives?
I am in this for the long haul, and I personally don't mind studying for a few years, should it be required.
Cheers!
K