I'm considering a career change or trying to implement a 50/50 split between my current work in IT - largely working in a technical capacity as a 3rd line support analyst and re-training to get into the green sector and do part-time work (or potentially a full career change) either fitting PV solar panels or home EV charge points for vehicles. I was hoping to gauge feedback and get some idea of whether my heads in the clouds (and I'm being unrealistic) and any pitfalls to lookout for if I'm considering TradeSkills4U as a training provider. I've read the various feedback threads for them and understand they're mainly focussed on exam passing but will give you the basic skills (albeit without real world experience) to pass.
I am keen to work in the renewable sector and want to be part of the drive to move the world to renewables (at least, that's my somewhat naive approach to a new career direction), I'm also interested in how PV panels work/how effective they are etc.
Obviously I'm considering the ST4U route below. As a complete newbie with no electrical experience, I'm weighing up whether to do the below course or the EV installation point course.
Does anyone have experience of these courses akin to my situation as a newbie? Can any of you good people advise what the approach should be (Assuming I complete the course) after completion? How do I get started (self employment? how realistic is it to be a part-time EV installer, for example?) Equally, are there any other routes that might be better suited (don't say Gardener!!)
Week 1 Practical Skills in Domestic Installation - C&G 4141-01
Week 2 Installation Theory and Part P Building Regulations - C&G 2393-10
Week 3 - Inspection & Testing Skills - C&G 2392
Week 4 (3 Days) - Wiring Regulations - C&G 2382-18
In the last week:
Week 5 (4 Days) Domestic EV Charging Point Installers Course - C&G 2919-02
Cheers,
Dave
I am keen to work in the renewable sector and want to be part of the drive to move the world to renewables (at least, that's my somewhat naive approach to a new career direction), I'm also interested in how PV panels work/how effective they are etc.
Obviously I'm considering the ST4U route below. As a complete newbie with no electrical experience, I'm weighing up whether to do the below course or the EV installation point course.
Does anyone have experience of these courses akin to my situation as a newbie? Can any of you good people advise what the approach should be (Assuming I complete the course) after completion? How do I get started (self employment? how realistic is it to be a part-time EV installer, for example?) Equally, are there any other routes that might be better suited (don't say Gardener!!)
Week 1 Practical Skills in Domestic Installation - C&G 4141-01
Week 2 Installation Theory and Part P Building Regulations - C&G 2393-10
Week 3 - Inspection & Testing Skills - C&G 2392
Week 4 (3 Days) - Wiring Regulations - C&G 2382-18
In the last week:
Week 5 (4 Days) Domestic EV Charging Point Installers Course - C&G 2919-02
Cheers,
Dave