Bit of advice for someone looking for a career change.

[Steventempered]

Hi all just joined because at 37 I'm after a career change. Been thinking about sparks for a while, and more recently feeling the need for a more stable career.

I want to do it the right way, and get the right certs. I've been looking at the tradeskills4u course, which savings and a generous other half can help with, but will only go so far. So what are the options for work through the various stages? Can I get working after the first domestic installer step, before moving on to the C&G 2365.

Like I say I'm not after a shortcut, but it'd be nice to be earning a bit along the way, even if it's an electricians gopher, or pat tester, and what's the availability of work like that?

Also if you know a better place to get qualified, between West London and Hampshire I would really appreciate it.

Cheers.

 

[David Prosser]

What do you do currently. Do you think you have any transferable skills ?

 

[Steventempered]

What do you do currently. Do you think you have any transferable skills ?

I'm a self employed metal fabricator, or was before lockdown. And I used to fill in any gaps with a bit of basic handyman work on rated people.
So I'm reasonably handy, and I've done plenty of wiring on my old motorbikes. So I have a basic knowledge of electrics, but I know my limits with the higher voltage stuff.

 

[gabrielflorin]

I woudnt do any of those courses Part p , first domestic installer, What i would recommend is get you 18 edition and some hand tools and try to find work as a helper/mate to get some experience and if you enjoy the job start doing your electrical installation 2365 .
Its not worth to spend thousands of pounds on a trade you never worked at , being a spark is the best trade in my opinion but its not for everyone

 

[Steventempered]

I woudnt do any of those courses Part p , first domestic installer, What i would recommend is get you 18 edition and some hand tools and try to find work as a helper/mate to get some experience and if you enjoy the job start doing your electrical installation 2365 .
Its not worth to spend thousands of pounds on a trade you never worked at , being a spark is the best trade in my opinion but its not for everyone

Cheers Gabriel, just to confirm that would be this part?

Domestic Electrical Installation Course | Tradeskills4u

Domestic Installation Skills Course - Step 1. Open the door to a brighter future working as an electrician - book online now.

www.tradeskills4u.co.uk

 

[steeleo114]

Hi All

Like @Steventempered I am also looking at transitioning into a career as an Electrician. I have qualifications & experience in IT which I appreciate don't mean a lot.

I have seen C&G level 2 2365 courses at local colleges but unsure if that is a suitable first step and more unsure what options (e.g. Apprentice level jobs) would be available after.

Any advice or pointers gratefully received ??

 

[JAWS]

Hi All

Like @Steventempered I am also looking at transitioning into a career as an Electrician. I have qualifications & experience in IT which I appreciate don't mean a lot.

I have seen C&G level 2 2365 courses at local colleges but unsure if that is a suitable first step and more unsure what options (e.g. Apprentice level jobs) would be available after.

Any advice or pointers gratefully received ??

The level 2 2365 will be the first step Steeleo then level 3 2365 then Am2, inspection & testing and NVQ.

If you apply for a apprenticeship you'll do the 5357.

 

[steeleo114]

The level 2 2365 will be the first step Steeleo then level 3 2365 then Am2, inspection & testing and NVQ.

If you apply for a apprenticeship you'll do the 5357.

Thank you @JAWS . Which route would you advise as the better of the two? C&G 2365 at College, or 5357 Apprenticeship ?