Where to start?

[crosbyrs]

as it says i am a little confused as to what i need to start with first training wise.

i am looking for jobs at the moment with local sparkys, but i want to know myself what the usual way forward is and what course i would need to start on.

i am 22 and dont have much electrical experience but good general knowledge of it and how things work.

i have recently finished a ccna in networking but after finding networking not entirely for me i am going to start a new career as an electrician.

any advise welcomed

 

[Brian 157]

Things are a bit up in the air right now, the City & Guilds 2330 levels 2&3 and the 2356 NVQ are due to be replaced by a combined technical certificate & NVQ, (the 2357) but the new qualification hasn't been issued yet & colleges don't know if funding will continue for the 2330...

My advice would be to apply to your local college for whatever course they're running in September & try to get some work experience or a job with a local firm. Many contractors would like apprentices but don't wan't the hassle of a school leaver who doesn't know what he wants to do when he grows up... At 22 you're young enough to be trained but hopefully you're already house-trained & if you can drive that's even better!

The NICEIC, ECA & NAPIT websites all have find a contractor sections where you can put in your town or postcode to find local firms, get a list of local contractors, send them a letter & CV then ring them a few days later to prove you're keen.

Good luck!

 

[a1]

The NICEIC, ECA & NAPIT websites all have find a contractor sections where you can put in your town or postcode to find local firms, get a list of local contractors,

As do we, Brian. Admittedly, it is in its Infancy - but there are nearly 90 companies already registered.

http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2370

 

[ianmacd]

Welcome aboard. Why are you giving up on the ccna?

 

[Brian 157]

Sorry admin, I should have pointed that out, I consider my knuckles wrapped!

 

[Bane]

Try and get on as a labourer with an electrical firm. Let them know what you're plans are (college, complete relevant courses, become electrician).

If you like what you see/do, enrol at college (August?).

Course to take.

City and Guilds 2330 Level 2 (2yrs) and then level 3.

That's enough to start with.

If you want my reasons for getting on as a labourer first.

A) Much more availability for that work

B) Employer can see what you're like (don't moan, always seem keen even when you can't be arsed)

C) Be a shame to enrol and shell out cash then find out you don't actually want/like the idea of being a sparks.

Just my opinion.

Good luck

 

[dempstar]

I am currently involved in my 2230 level 2 at the moment with olci i read your reply Brian about these possibly changing where will that leave people like me who are currently doing 2330

 

[crosbyrs]

thanks for all the comments and help guys.

with regards to the ccna i have been into computers and electrics since school but i have tried the computer route and as i am an active person and don't really want to be stuck in one place i have decided to take on a new challenge and turn it into a career and maybe even my own business in many years.

thanks again

 

[Doc Hudson]

Welcome to the forum Crosbyrs, have you contacted your nearest college that does C&G electrical courses, they may have someone who can offer guidance and advice, and/or course prospectus with details of costs and timescales etc. also our directory may be some help?

Doc H.

http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5143