Hello everyone
Firstly apologies as I know there are loads of these types of queries about, but hoping for some general advice.
I have graduated from University and have a first class honours in Building Surveying and am presently working for a small surveying practice. Before I came to University, I did some summer work with a local electrician who offered me the chance of an apprenticeship at the end of it. For various reasons I ended up going to University instead and whilst I thoroughly enjoyed the course, I am not sure whether surveying is completely for me and am considering becoming an electrician again. Obviously there are positives and negatives to both, but I feel that I have a good understanding of what the job ins and outs are, having worked with an electrician in the past and dealing with them on a daily basis with my present job.
Anyway, my question is what is the best route available to becoming qualified at this age (I am 23 now). I understand times are hard throughout the construction industry and finding an apprenticeship in these conditions will be challenging. In addition, I have looked into the JTL scheme but it appears I can’t enrol on this as I have a degree. Is it possible to get an apprenticeship without going through JTL? Perhaps a better option would be to go to a local college after work, but I am unsure of which course to take – I have seen a local one which does the C&G 2330 part time, but I presume I will need other qualifications e.g. 17th Edition regs etc. I have also seen mixed reviews about the 2330, although obviously if it a requirement and needs to be completed, it can’t be avoided!
Lots of questions I know, but hopefully some of the practicing electricians on here will be able to help.
Thanks
Firstly apologies as I know there are loads of these types of queries about, but hoping for some general advice.
I have graduated from University and have a first class honours in Building Surveying and am presently working for a small surveying practice. Before I came to University, I did some summer work with a local electrician who offered me the chance of an apprenticeship at the end of it. For various reasons I ended up going to University instead and whilst I thoroughly enjoyed the course, I am not sure whether surveying is completely for me and am considering becoming an electrician again. Obviously there are positives and negatives to both, but I feel that I have a good understanding of what the job ins and outs are, having worked with an electrician in the past and dealing with them on a daily basis with my present job.
Anyway, my question is what is the best route available to becoming qualified at this age (I am 23 now). I understand times are hard throughout the construction industry and finding an apprenticeship in these conditions will be challenging. In addition, I have looked into the JTL scheme but it appears I can’t enrol on this as I have a degree. Is it possible to get an apprenticeship without going through JTL? Perhaps a better option would be to go to a local college after work, but I am unsure of which course to take – I have seen a local one which does the C&G 2330 part time, but I presume I will need other qualifications e.g. 17th Edition regs etc. I have also seen mixed reviews about the 2330, although obviously if it a requirement and needs to be completed, it can’t be avoided!
Lots of questions I know, but hopefully some of the practicing electricians on here will be able to help.
Thanks