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[robjgriff]

Hi

I'm sure you must get this sort of post all the time and thanks to Guitarist for offering advice. Sadly I can't send personal messages as yet so can't respond.

I was an electrical apprentice as a youngster and have done lots of simple housewiring over the years. I certainly need to top up my electrical skills, learn how to test and get up to speed on regs etc
It is clear that I need to become a member of a professional body.

Can anyone advise me on the best route? Should I speak to one of the bodies first?
I am worried about paying circa 2K to attend a 17day course which promises the world!

Any advice from people in the know would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance
Rob

 

[VoltzElectrical]

what quals did you get on your apprenticeship? What is your current employment and personal situation?

 

[jaydee81]

what electrical qualifications do you have/ I would try get some on tools experience helping a sparks and enrol on 17th edition course at local college

 

[trev]

17th is a must have mate. If you want to learn testing get guidance note 3 and read it, often.
More info after you've replied

 

[robjgriff]

Hi

Thanks for the responses.

I did a ONC and HNC in elec engineering and have taught a bit of physics myself. No stranger to ohms law etc.

I'm leaving my current job as a full time teacher at Christmas and will be working part time as a teacher. I'd like to slowly build up a small local elecrical buisness just doing day to day house wiring etc.

I will look into the 17th edition courses at college.

Are these 4 week intensive courses any use? They are around £1700.
Don't really wish to waste my money if they are not really useful in getting me up to speed again and qualified.

Thanks for the advice so far
Rob

 

[trev]

Are these 4 week intensive courses any use? They are around £1700.

As Public Enemy said, Don't believe the hype

 

[sparks1973]

As Public Enemy said, Don't believe the hype

you CANT be an electrician in 4-5 weeks.....god, how many more times..lol...

 

[trev]

I don't recall Public Enemy ever saying that though

 

[sparks1973]

I don't recall Public Enemy ever saying that though

yes Trev..
i suppose i was just slinging over a warnin to those that may think otherwise...lol..:biggrin:

 

[markc123]

The amount of times ive had to explain to people that you can't become an electrician in a month must be in 3figures. Do these people think i woulda spent 3years at college + many more years hands on experience if you could do it and be fully competent in a month haha.