Im 35 years old and currently work in the oil and gas industry as a drainage surveyor and have done so for the past 10 years. Ive become really bored of my job and looking for a route into the electrical industry. Basically at a young age I got into a job that was paying well and still does but I have no interest in it. After high school I tried to get an electrical apprenticeship but was unlucky at the time. I had alot of interest in the subject at that age and I still do, so Ive decided I dont want to spend the next 30 years working in a job I dont like. I can afford to take a long term cut in wages with the view that in 5 years or so I'll be earning again.
Can anyone offer any advice on the best route to take? I was accepted for an HNC in electrical engineering, is this more of an industrial related qualification? Would I be best trying to get a job as a sparks mate then trying to gain qualifications through SECTT or similar?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Can anyone offer any advice on the best route to take? I was accepted for an HNC in electrical engineering, is this more of an industrial related qualification? Would I be best trying to get a job as a sparks mate then trying to gain qualifications through SECTT or similar?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated