Need advice on electrician course.

[KennyKen]

Try enquiring for jobs at process facilities. If you manage to get an adult apprenticeship, there you learn about process in liquids or gas. The work will follow industrial electrical practices (which I consider the best) and would consist of interesting troubleshooting and programming that you would learn at college and on the job

 

[Chrissyd]

Try enquiring for jobs at process facilities. If you manage to get an adult apprenticeship, there you learn about process in liquids or gas. The work will follow industrial electrical practices (which I consider the best) and would consist of interesting troubleshooting and programming that you would learn at college and on the job


This sounds quite interesting.

 

[FatAlan]

Re courses. Check out courses at your local college. C&G 2365 is a good start if you can get it via an evening class.

 

[Chrissyd]

Thanks for the input guys. I really appreciate it. Anything else you might think that would be useful, links to websites, any resources at all to help me find out more about your suggestions. please send it my way.

Cheers
C

 

[KennyKen]

Prepare your resume and cover letter and look at a company called TES Group Ireland.

 

[Chrissyd]

Thanks kennyken. I was literally updating my c.v tonight and have been scrolling indeed for electrician apprenticeships. Going to start bombarding agencies and employers to see how far I get. I've also made enquiries with some education authorities to see what they can offer. The journey begins .

 

[telectrix]

apprenticeship wages are OK if you still live at home with parents. if you have a mortgage/rent, wife, kids, dog, then you could not survive. first to go would be the wife (hopefully taking the kids), then repossession, all you'd have left would be the dog and the clothes you're wearing. .

 

[Chrissyd]

Sorry guys my posts were getting blocked as spam there.bit odd. I hear what your saying about the apprenticeships wages. It wouldn't be ideal, but looking at the big picture it gain me the experience needed to advance further in the field.

 

[telectrix]

take thew courses by allmeans, but try to find employment as a sparks' mate, maybe with an agency, blagg it. mates wages are £10+ /hour. apprenticesip wages are around £3/hour.

 

[Chrissyd]

Thanks for the solid advice mate. How long have you been in the trade for?