New electrical domestic installer

[Menomeno]

Hey guys I have just passed my intense 6 week course for new domestic installer I have got my level 3 domestic installer , 18th edition and initial verification certificate and I have been stressing about how everyone who needs mate/improver but they always want experience and it’s always minimum a year experience I hve just completed my course with 92% success and this is all I want to do but I don’t know how to progress with out volunteering for a year I’m in need of money and I’m 25 , just need some help can some one give me some guidance please

 

[Andy™]

an apprenticeship is 4 years. do you really think a 6 week 'intense' course is going to be much use? all you get taught is enough to pass an exam

 

[Murdoch]

What you need is hands on experience with experienced sparks. A year ago it may have been straightforward getting some paid experience but I suspect things are very different now as all I see are trades advertising for work

The Labour budget has well and truly spooked many parts of the economy and people aren’t spending

 

[poni]

join an agency

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Hey guys I have just passed my intense 6 week course for new domestic installer I have got my level 3 domestic installer , 18th edition and initial verification certificate and I have been stressing about how everyone who needs mate/improver but they always want experience and it’s always minimum a year experience I hve just completed my course with 92% success and this is all I want to do but I don’t know how to progress with out volunteering for a year I’m in need of money and I’m 25 , just need some help can some one give me some guidance please

(1) Hello welcome to the forum..

(2) My answer may not be what you want to hear...

(3) Don't give up but also be prepared to maybe start at a lower wage than you initially hoped for..

(4) Remember that statistics suggest that vast quantities of electricians will be near retirement within the next few years..

(5) Also remember that loads of these green eco friendly energy solutions are electrically related... SO opportunities are increasing NOT diminishing!!!

I suspect you may have only passed the "Regulations" aspect of electrical training...?
which is actually quite easy...

Hence why bucket loads of "training providers" offer it as a basic "cash-cow" money generator into their profits!..

What electrical design, and installation courses have you covered and passed?
i.e. what are the C&G course numbers..?

Understanding and knowledge of the current wiring regulations is only one aspect of electrical work...

A comprehensive knowledge of the physics and science relating to safe electrical design of circuits is also needed..... Not just what the current regulations require..

If I was looking to employ someone.. Personally I would avoid anyone who has only done a 6-week intense course like the plague!!