Real advice needed please...

[Col Harvey]

Hello all.
Male. 52. On scrap heap.
Thinking about training as a sparks but need advice on self funded training/providers near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. It’s a minefield out there and I know I’ll have to work for myself as I know no one will take me on at my age even though I know companies are desperate for sparks/security installers. Any thoughts really appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Pete999]

None, except All the very best of luck.

 

[JAWS]

Hello all.
Male. 52. On scrap heap.
Thinking about training as a sparks but need advice on self funded training/providers near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. It’s a minefield out there and I know I’ll have to work for myself as I know no one will take me on at my age even though I know companies are desperate for sparks/security installers. Any thoughts really appreciated. Thanks.

How about a part-time college course studying your level 2 & level 3.

This will teach you all the fundamental's. And IMHO as long as you're proper keen, and keen to learn nothing is stopping you taking it a lot further.

 

[ackbarthestar]

Hello all.
Male. 52. On scrap heap.

I feel a bit like that sometimes....

What area of work are you coming out of?

 

[telectrix]

might be an idea to do a course on alarms and CCTV. far less time than electrical courses, and a damn sight less money.

CCTV Installation Courses - CCTV, Fire Alarm, Intruder and Burglar Alarm, SIA Training Courses - http://cctvdvrsystem.co.uk/our-courses/cctv-installation-maintenance-course-alt2/

 

[ackbarthestar]

I concurr with the above poster, Alarms, CCTV, Door entry systems. Think BMS, IoT, VOIP. How's you computer skills?
A basic training to level 3, practical experience working along side a trained person.

 

[MDJ]

Hello all.
Male. 52. On scrap heap.
Thinking about training as a sparks but need advice on self funded training/providers near Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. It’s a minefield out there and I know I’ll have to work for myself as I know no one will take me on at my age even though I know companies are desperate for sparks/security installers. Any thoughts really appreciated. Thanks.

ADVICE WANTED= okay forget about traing as a spark and start to slow down, life is too short and you need an office job at 52 JMO, popcorn ready lol

 

[huseyinmorgun]

I’m also looking at change of career, I live in Loughton not too far from you, ableskills in south east London looks like a good choice,
Also I saw Skills 4 Life Academy which is in E4, much closer to me but seen good reviews on ableskills, I’m thinking of the course level 2 and level 3 (2365) it’s a bit expensive but I can’t go college for few years as I have family expenses and mortgage, I was wounding after I pass the course would I be able to start work straight away, 34years old,

 

[huseyinmorgun]

How about a part-time college course studying your level 2 & level 3.

This will teach you all the fundamental's. And IMHO as long as you're proper keen, and keen to learn nothing is stopping you taking it a lot further.

 

[JAWS]

I’m also looking at change of career, I live in Loughton not too far from you, ableskills in south east London looks like a good choice,
Also I saw Skills 4 Life Academy which is in E4, much closer to me but seen good reviews on ableskills, I’m thinking of the course level 2 and level 3 (2365) it’s a bit expensive but I can’t go college for few years as I have family expenses and mortgage, I was wounding after I pass the course would I be able to start work straight away, 34years old,

You will be an electricians mate & would be on mates wages whether you have the level 2 and 3 or not. Some may pay more but experience will be key when it come to pay.

Nothing stopping you now applying to be a mate. Doing this will be beneficial in the long run.

The 2365 is the fundamental knowledge from the basics into calculations, science, testing, designing etc. Those who complete this will more then likely go on to do their NVQ where they will have to be in work as the NVQ will involve filling in your own portfolio to the correct standards.
Then the last exam of all will be the AM2

Go down the college route if you can as it will be a lot cheaper and its only a couple of evenings a week and every other Saturday.

Best of luck.

 

[huseyinmorgun]

You will be an electricians mate & would be on mates wages whether you have the level 2 and 3 or not. Some may pay more but experience will be key when it come to pay.

Nothing stopping you now applying to be a mate. Doing this will be beneficial in the long run.

The 2365 is the fundamental knowledge from the basics into calculations, science, testing, designing etc. Those who complete this will more then likely go on to do their NVQ where they will have to be in work as the NVQ will involve filling in your own portfolio to the correct standards.
Then the last exam of all will be the AM2

Go down the college route if you can as it will be a lot cheaper and its only a couple of evenings a week and every other Saturday.

Best of luck.

Thank you for your reply, very helpful , college is a no no as I may be unemployed after new year, I would like to start soon as poss while I have the enthusiasm for it

 

[JAWS]

Thank you for your reply, very helpful , college is a no no as I may be unemployed after new year, I would like to start soon as poss while I have the enthusiasm for it

Enthusiasm is defiantly a positive.

Just be prepared that there is no quick fix to become an electrican, its a long old road. There are people on this forum who have many years experience but on the odd day they may even ask for different opinions from other qualified experienced members.

I believe you can accomplish what you like as long as you're prepared to put as much ground work in as possible.

 

[ackbarthestar]

I would suggest that you get yourself onto a JTL sponsered course. Its usually 3 years backed up by a trainee apprentice style work placement.
Its the best you'll likely to find unless you are able to work for a company with its own training schedule.