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Ask your QuestionHi I'm after advice, I'm due to be made redundant and looking to re-invest in myself. What is the best way I can enter the trade as it looks like apprenticeship is a dead end.
Asked by Gareth on 19th Jan 2021"Hello,
You would need to attend a college electrical course which can take upto 3 to 4 years to complete."
"Hi, I would suggest the best way would be to go and do a course at college in electrical installation. Once you are up to Level 3 you shall have better leverage to speak to a company so they can put you through the final bit of training which requires employment for on site experience. After all this, and completion of exams (both practical and theory) you shall be fully qualified and able to seek further employment or speak to an awarding body and set up on your own company.
I am unsure what entry requirements you shall need for college, but normally you can enter in on Level 2 (but have to do functional skills in English, maths and ICT if you do not have the qualifications) and then proceed with level 3. Hope this helps!"
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A domestic installer course package and then shadowing a qualified working electrician is an option to enter the industry."
"In my opinion, electrician especially commercial or industrial would be the best bet, and specialise in one area if you can, find good teachers and learn for free, invest TIME more than money, Love it & Want it and it will come, The law of attraction!. EV car chargers are becoming more and more in demand now."
Answered on 18th Feb 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report"Accesstrainingonline check this out its about 3k to join but once complete you will be fully qualified"
Answered on 21st Jan 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report