Becoming an Electrician

[TRAINEESPARKS]

for the past 3 years , I have have been studying the Electrical Installation 2360 City & Guilds. I am completing part 2 in June. Having had no work experience as a sparky, would you say there are many opportunities available to a 30 year old? And if so any possible suggestions of how to go about finding work?

 

[Har_vey]

Check with your local firms. See if they have any big contracts coming up or on going? Maybe they would take you on as a mate and you could gain some experience that way?

I did that. It was a few years back mind, so not sure if it still works that way. Be worth a few calls though.

 

[keyplayer]

Strengthen your neck muscles - you'll need these for shaking your head from side to side whilst tutting and muttering about part P, whatever that is.

 

[BrightSparkz]

I am in a similar position - what area are you hoping to get into domestic/ commercial ?

 

[chuckdha]

any of you guys looking for work experience in the romford area?
I have a house to rewire and need an assistant.
be good experience for u but no pay as this is diy

 

[TRAINEESPARKS]

Yes , i'd be interested. When would you be looking at starting?

 

[TRAINEESPARKS]

Hi Brightsparks. Preferably commercial but as much experience in as many areas as possible..

 

[chuckdha]

ok could you sent me your cv

email to [email protected]

 

[TRAINEESPARKS]

just so you're aware my CV will relate to a completely different line of work as I have very little electrical experience.

 

[chuckdha]

thats ok I`am interested in your general values in life than qualifications dont mean much to me--what one man can do so can another if you really want to--thats my belief--i think its probably right to stick my neck out here being a diy site--- I`ve always enjoyed diy in everything almost !!! and I think its true learning comes from within and the better the relationship we have with ourselves the more perceptive and intuitive we become--I have 2 girls--musicians-- luckily they understood that creativity is an expression of the soul------ da di da so i can go on and on

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I have a house to rewire and need an assistant.
be good experience for u but no pay as this is diy

Neither you nor a trainee will be registered with a self-certification scheme, and so will be notifying LABC in advance.

Is yours happy with no qualified electrician being involved in a rewire?

 

[chuckdha]

i do like your reply-- very apt.
But yes the answer is we would both be working under supervision of a qualified electrician--sorry not to have stated that