HOW TO BECOME AN ELECTRICIAN, THE PATHS YOU CAN TAKE

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HOW TO BECOME AN ELECTRICIAN, THE PATHS YOU CAN TAKE - Artisan 8 At 8 Ep 5.
Have you recently considered a career change or are you just unsure about what to do next in your path to becoming a qualified Electrician? Join us for Artisan 8 At 8 as Jordan runs through how you can become an Electrician in 2022 whether you're just leaving school or turning 30 this will give you the answers you need!
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@ToddOlson-ud1wc 23 күн бұрын

I'm 57 I just finished my second year apprenticeship this month. In two more years I will be finished and can sit for my journeyman test.

@craigadams9741 Жыл бұрын

I worked in our family business for 27 years, having to run it for 22 years from the age of 23, worked 7 days a week, 80 hours a week. During the time I also did maintenance on site and it seemed to be good at the electrics and fault finding. I sold the business in 2021, now an adult apprentice at 45. I now work for the firm that did the main electrical work for us. I generally go to college every second Friday for a day, 1st year completed already.

@ExtremeShez Жыл бұрын

That's so positive to hear Craig. Wish you the best. Thank you for sharing.

@w04mach1 Жыл бұрын

@craig adams i am in a similar position to you. I work at my families business doing everything and anything to keep the company going. I do most of the maintenance and have taken an interest in the electrical aspect. Did you get to a point of feeling burnt out and itching for something more fulfilling work wise? This is how I feel and I am 30, considering “starting over” as an apprentice in the electrical trade. Any advice?

@bumblebee4280 Жыл бұрын

I just put a plug on my cooker cable successfully and there was no one to congratulate me. 😂😂 That's why I'm here.

@dallasmartinfark 4 ай бұрын

How much were you making?

@user-sj7pk4ms4j 3 ай бұрын

How was the second year? Any updates ?

@peterherridge8097 Жыл бұрын

I'm 45 and mid life crisis lead to me wanting to do something more practical and make something of myself. Have opted for one of these courses in Plumbing (was thinking electrics but changed my mind). Have lots of practical skills to learn from scratch but hope within a year I can go and help out a mate without being too much of a hindrance.. 😏

@ExtremeShez Жыл бұрын

eFixx and GSH Electrical, both youtube channels are great for technical videos. All the best with your future Peter.

@ferrepresent7503 Жыл бұрын

Good luck, Peter, I hope you're doing well right now.

@r.b.ratieta6111 17 күн бұрын

Wishing you the best, man.

@davidclarke2513 8 ай бұрын

I have watched your company at work and I can say that I am mightily impressed with not only the way in which you run your company but with you yourself with your knowledge and how you treat your employees but I have to tell you that in my vast experience of 50 years you are an exception to the rule,there are company owners in the electrical trade flouting every safety rule in the book and I'm glad I bowed out when I did

@djoneselec5100 Жыл бұрын

My start came from family who owned a contract in business and I was always talk to use my hands and get a career with a trade. Spent a small stint in sales love working on the tools. Great video and great context for all those young people out there looking to get in the business

@FinlaysFireSystemsElectrical Жыл бұрын

Great video! i will definately be comming back to this video as i do plan on being a spark my self, Every since the age of five ive loved electrics and at the age of 13 ive learnt so much more including how to change a consumer unit (under supervision from a qualified spark and only on demo rig) I hope to see more videos like this!

@Fred-gasson Жыл бұрын

these videos are so helpful, i’m 15 and i’m crap at school so i’m probably gonna do an apprenticeship

@krisrigg989 Жыл бұрын

I am 38 and changing my career, finishing my C&G level 3 final exam on Monday. I am lucky that I have just been employed with a company that will help me with my NVQ, I have done the exactly the same as Luke at the same training centre. It took me a lot of time to get this opportunity, there was so many bumps in the way. The level 2 and 3 are simple enough to do and get on a course, they don’t come cheap though, I will be about £9,000 into training alone not to mention tools. At times I felt like cutting my loses, due to it be so hard to get experience, even offering free labour to learn and gain experience is difficult. As I can only guess electrician in my area are to busy to show someone how to do the job, or didn’t like the sound of my voice 😂🤣😂. Before the career changers take this path expect a hard and expensive route, but even though I haven’t started my new job yet, I’m glad I have done it.

@peterfletcher2611 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kris. I’m also 38. I’m in the army until May but intend to start my electrician training straight away. Any advice you could share would be advantageous. I have everything planned from novice upto nvq lv3. At what stage shud I look at finding work as can work self employed in a difference profession until completion? Thanks mate

@krisrigg989 Жыл бұрын

@@peterfletcher2611 Hi Pete, I would say start looking for employment straight away. The only advice I can really give is don’t give up, i contacted I think 63 electrician/companies and 6 months before I got a shot, I was frustrated and felt like I wasted all that money and wanted to cut my loses. I was offering to take annual leave from my current job to work for free to gain some experience and still struggled to find someone to give me the light of day. But from being in the trade the guy that makes the decision to hire will take your call, while he is crawling around a loft, in the most awkward position they will get another 10 phone calls during that time and your forgotten, even when they say send a email you will got lost in all the enquiries they receive. So don’t take it personally. Where in the UK are you looking?

@peterfletcher2611 Жыл бұрын

@@krisrigg989 cheers for the reply and advice, I’m in south west England, Wiltshire. Have you done you am2, how was it?

@nathanielborg1499 Жыл бұрын

I hope that all went well for you!! l'm 38 too, and l have my theory exams in the first week of February :-)

@krisrigg989 Жыл бұрын

@@nathanielborg1499 things are working out very well, very pleased that I made the change. Good luck in your exams.

@grim-upnorth Жыл бұрын

I'm coming to the end of a 20+ year career in the military, and honestly the job I do currently in the armed forces doesn't pay very well outside in the civillian world. The balance of job satisfaction and relatively low wages on the outside just means I don't want to do it anymore. However, The job I do right now has some very technical and hands on elements, which I really love. But most of what the service has done with our trade means we're expected to do more and more menial administrative tasks instead of technical ones. That's why I'm looking at retraining as an electrician, I have had to demonstrate a good understanding of electrical safety, electronics and often work at component and PCB repair levels throughout my career. I would like to think at least some of the electrical theory I've done throughout my career would count at least in part towards the experience I would need to become seen as a "proper" electrician once qualified.

@tatgergo Жыл бұрын

I really like your videos and I find them really entertaining. I was able to catch some tricks from them however our standards are differs from yours. Here is my story: Last year at the age of 33 by my own decision I decided to change my well paid sw developer job to become an electrician. I am actually doing the third way next to my actual job on a night course which takes 10 months. I am dealing with electronics for almost 20 years which I love doing. I already installed and fixed a lot of things by my own safely and by the standards. I tought that it is time to have an electrician certificate next to my engineering degrees. By the time I would like to start my own company and collect more certificates to become even better.

@carlrobson5745 Жыл бұрын

Did the night class for level ; 2 day release for level 3 night class again for the regs got to invest in yourself no one will come and put their arm around you and fill your pockets full of dreams. If you are lucky enough to get an apprenticeship take the oportunity and listen and learn, don't worry about the mistakes its all part of learning. And If you have not got the grades dont worry say you will do whats needed to get on the course a wlillingness speaks volumes.

@Dmitrytln Жыл бұрын

Apprenticeship is depending on economical situation in your country. In countries with weak economy employers hiring only experienced specialists as they can't waste time for training new electricians because of financial possibilities lack. This one of the reason why some people became to work independently after finishing college.

@kevinromero1213 6 ай бұрын

This is very insightful, I’m 27 working in the I.T field, although I do like being here. Something about sitting at a desk all day gets to me, I crave to do something with my hands.

@vtec1988 4 ай бұрын

I feel the same way man. Our brains need stimulation via our skills with our hands. We get a sense of accomplishment when we work with our hands and sweat once in a while, makes us feel good.. right?

@kevinromero1213 4 ай бұрын

@@vtec1988 exactly! I crave a skill that I can bring to life. Something I know I can be proud of

@brandonruiz7932 3 ай бұрын

I’m 26 turning 27 later this year & although I have been working outside with my hands for the past 5 years, I want an actual career & respectable job. I make decent money but I want to do something with my life & become something better.

@nicoharz2292 Жыл бұрын

Just a site step: becoming an electrician by apprenticeship takes 3,5 years in Germany. And another one: we mainly have three phase systems. Love Your Channel

@vampire7240 5 ай бұрын

I'm 22 and recovering from an illness that stole my teen years, I never knew how interested id be in pursuing a trade! Just moved to Colorado but am considering doing night school when I can afford it, as I'm still recovering and can't work yet. This video was super helpful, thank you for making it!

@midashaymaker8308 5 күн бұрын

I’m a social care worker and I see the local council advertising for an apprentice Electrician. I think I’m gonna go for it!

@diegoborsarelli3062 2 ай бұрын

First video I see from this channel and I immediately love the vibes rare immediate sub

@stevejagger8602 Жыл бұрын

Nobody should have to work without payment just to gain experience. Nobody should have to pay for their education. It is a failure of government not to properly fund and support apprenticeship training. State support of education and training is an investment in the future generations of skilled people. I was born in 1948 and benefited from state education that continued to support me through college and university. I had the option to either follow the HND route or go to university to complete my education. It was Margaret Thatcher’s policies that killed off the apprenticeship training system and pushed everyone into university. Tony Blair continued her privatisation of State functions by charging for further education. The UK has finished up in a situation where it is now very short of older skilled and experienced mentors and tutors of up and coming generations, and an institutional attitude that everything has to be paid for. This benefits the well off and disenfranchises the poor and less well off.

@markhorton8578 Жыл бұрын

Beyond basic education it is only fair that students pay something towards their education. (Though I think the current fees are way too high, they should be expensive.) I can remember teaching numerous professional students in their late thirties who had never had a full time job. They just went from one free course to the next, with no intention of working. They had a belief they should only do highly paid work because they were so well qualified. They were without exception all extreme left wing, and yet saw nothing wrong in workers supporting their lifestyle. People like that made a mockery of the system. I don't see why those that do not go into further education, should both start work years earlier and pay for the education of those that do.

@stevejagger8602 Жыл бұрын

@@markhorton8578 the problem with the contributory system is that unless it is means tested it is very unfair on the poor, and disadvantages willing students from these backgrounds.

@chrisbw591 15 күн бұрын

I’m currently employed as a gas plumber - make of that title what you will. Basically I did my apprenticeship in plumbing and now work on gas with a slight crossover onto electrics. I have thought about becoming fully fledged, but still unsure. Enjoy your content though.

@MrDweb 3 ай бұрын

I did around a year as an apprentice in the late 80's. Packed it in as the money was really shit. I've been working in forestry ever since. I'm 53 now but fancy taking early retirement and getting an apprenticeship as a spark. I'm in Northern Ireland and there's a lot less colleges which teach the theory but I'm going to give it a go.

@toolboxtalking 11 ай бұрын

I Agree with what your saying here, its a huge learning curve as an electrician. But..... You will never ne out of a job as any trades person.

@montystelevision3238 Жыл бұрын

Work as a labourer or mate and then do the experienced worker NVQ. I know a builder on it who just did basic domestic stuff in his business. Seemed to be enough experience to get him on the course and he’s nearly at the end.

@yesyoureright 8 ай бұрын

Turning 50 and going to take an electrician course.

@lookatmyzombies9377 Ай бұрын

How's it going. I'm 25 and electromechanic for 2 years - not electrician but thinking bout it

@garethfox6537 Жыл бұрын

Like this video Jordan, I'm 39 and have funded and completed my 2365 lv2 by doing the revision/book reading at home then going to training centre to do the practicals and exams I did this while working as a site supervisor at a primary school. Now I work as a maintenance operative at a large school academy site doing bits of electrical repairs. I'm going to be booking myself onto my lv3 soon while at the same time as working at the school.i hope to find someone local to get more experience working as a mate for free.

@JesusSavesFromDeathandHell 9 ай бұрын

Which training center in London did you go to?

@mattharris7248 Жыл бұрын

I’m 27 and retraining to become a plumber , yes the dark side of sparkies , I’ve just compete a year long evening lvl 2 diploma course , to get the basics , now I’m going to work for a plumber for site experience and to get my nvq , for people who are older , I’d recommend this way , instead of apprenticeships

@nathan5126 Жыл бұрын

@Matt Harris hi mate. Do you mind me asking how much they’re going to pay you on site? I’m almost the same age as you and with inflation I am a bit worried about the potentially large drop in salary - even if the drop should only be for a couple of years. Cheers!

@mattharris7248 Жыл бұрын

@@nathan5126 hello mate , Yh not had a definitive number yet , but £50-60 a day for a plumbers mate , is what I’ve heard is about right , when your new

@craigmitchell4945 Жыл бұрын

I am a cable jointer by trade I work for a dno and been thinking about becoming a electrician as I kinda of reached the point were I have had enough of being down muddy old holes.

@singbob Жыл бұрын

I'm working for an FM company (Scotland based) as a maintenance assistant, trying to get them to put me on an adult traineeship/apprenticeship but if I could afford it I would so go back to college but sadly my local college doesn't seem to do Flexi learning (nights, distance etc.) below HNC level sadly that and having a mortgage does make it all that bit harder for us older folks..hand me a time machine and I'd go back and tell myself to pursue electrical like I originally wanted haha

@mitchdiedrick1213 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan. Would the Trade Skills 4 U - 4 step approach be similar to what Luke has done? Or would that be closer to option 2?

@m.bmaintenance7834 Жыл бұрын

my route was very long and complicated, start at 15, weekends school holidays ect with my uncle (fully qualified and experience industrail spark, left school started as a apprentice with him, we lost him 18 months in, left the idustry for a bit, went to night school and got my full qual, work for the company I was with for another three years (non trade related work ) whilst doing my jobs at weekends/holidays (napit registired) then went to work for a company doing domestic/commercail jobs for 4 years, now im full time on my own and about to take a young lady (34) on to complete her nvq level 3, who has been full time college student (3 days a week) and working with me 2 days and holidays for about 14 months

@ExtremeShez Жыл бұрын

Well done, not an easy route let alone long. Amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing.

@smiffy788 Жыл бұрын

At the age of 40 i spent 3 years of evening classes, 2 evenings a week and managed to get C/G level 3 electrical installation and C/G 2391 inspection and testing. I would advise getting a job in the industry if you can while attending college because going on site for the first time as an adult can be a bit of a shock.

@edwardcronin8063 Жыл бұрын

You still at it smiffy?

@smiffy788 Жыл бұрын

@@edwardcronin8063 No, i took early retirement.

@davidmarjason4222 Жыл бұрын

@@smiffy788 that only works if you are doing a evening course, I’m doing a full time level 3 ending this late may. I may have to get a job as a labourer for now to pay for the iPaf and plasma Qals and the 18th edition. But I’m still young at age 22, so i should be okay whilst on site…

@markharris1986 Ай бұрын

I think there is a lot to be said about comparisons to apprenticeship(young adults) and those older and bolder who complete a short course. It comes down to aptitude, some of the younger lot take longer to absorb the information, especially theory, yet those(not all!) older students want to be there and in many cases have spent a lot of money on these said course. It will definitely be harder to go straight in self employment route and that's what will take the time to build your reputation and clients up, however I do agree there are too many scenarios that you will come across that haven't been touched on the courses, inc apprenticeships. I fell in the same trap becoming a plumber in my early years and now will be looking to change becoming an electrician, I know a bit have a good understanding of buildings and other trades. Just need to apply the new knowledge via a short 30 day course, 😆 Cheers for the video🎉

@nusermane1076 Жыл бұрын

Great how-to video! Maybe you can also try to get into touch with schools and especially universities, since from my experience, people start to study something and realise after 1-2 semesters, that they are in the wrong place. There might be a chance, that some are interested in going into the trades, but don’t have this career path within their search scope. 🙂

@gmeadowcroft84 Жыл бұрын

I started life out in the Royal Navy and decided to have a career change to become a spark. I looked at all my options and they were pretty much what Jordan stated on this video. I chose the option which was to go down the Quick Course (as Jordan calls it) which I knew wasn’t the best option and had a lot of doubt. To be honest it was actually very good, and I learnt the very basics to work safely and the basics to do the job of a spark. As you can tell the was loads of gaps in my knowledge mainly in the construction side as apposed to the electrical. Because I quickly understood where the gaps in my knowledge were and focused on theses to better me. I also worked really hard holding down 2 jobs for a long period of time Re-wiring houses with sparks that had 30 years experience and I also watched every KZfaq video possible to see how other sparks did jobs and then put them into action with a qualified spark. I also went to do my 2391 testing and inspecting and any other course to learn . Yes it’s not the best option but I feel I am more than adequate in what I do. To be honest it’s all about your attitude, if your passionate about it you will do your best work every time, I think that what’s deemed a short course it’s turned out longer as I have had to fill in my gaps of knowledge myself but I couldn’t choose any other option. It’s been a hard slog and I’m still learning every day but I love it 🥰

@thegrinch3691 Жыл бұрын

Which course did you do and what training provider did you use? I am also considering this option

@gmeadowcroft84 Жыл бұрын

I used a company certified by the MoD called CTP, I did the domestic installers course which was backed by NAPIT, City and Guilds. I then went back and did 2391 testing and inspecting course. I didn’t just rest on that I worked for 2 years under an electrician

@thegrinch3691 Жыл бұрын

@@gmeadowcroft84 do you now work for yourself? And how long would you say it was before you felt confident to undertake jobs by yourself? Also have you become part P registered if your doing a lot of domestic work?

@gmeadowcroft84 Жыл бұрын

Yer I work for myself now, it was 2 years before I wen to out on my own but I didn’t want to then. Didn’t really have much of a choice. Yes I’m Part P registered that becomes part of your approved contractor. But in Scotland it’s not needed. Part P doesn’t exist up hear

@tshelby9808 11 ай бұрын

@@gmeadowcroft84 how much did the “short course” cost you?

@OliThaTwist 10 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what this piece of paper that you can get in 30-days to become a qualified electrician is but I'd love to have one!! In reality even if you do the short courses wihich take about 3 months ypu still have to do minimum 6 to 18 months work to get the necessary proof to complete your portfolio and NVQ

@Victor-tl4dk 5 ай бұрын

You "can't" do an apprenticeship when you are older?

@AidanHog99 11 ай бұрын

Looking for some advice for transitioning from an Electrical Technician/engineer to a Domestic installer. I hold a level 3 NVQ in Electrical engineering maintenance and also C&G 18th wiring regs. What would be the right steps to take in transitioning to a domestic installer? Would I have to do another NVQ level 3, or are there other options?

@Vagabond343 2 ай бұрын

I did the 30 day course of the evening in a college by the end of it I came out with less confidence than when I started, they rushed everything without any real explanation as why things are done let alone how. Now 15 years later I'm going to try again but do the full course over two years

@JensenPGATourDriven Жыл бұрын

Great Content , Just done my level 1 Electric at college , and l start back in September to do my levels 2. But if l could get a Apprenticeship I would be on level 3 , This is so hard to get round the East Yorkshire. Area , But right now I am help Dan , Electrics, I ask him if l could do work Experience , for free , really enjoy it doing full Rewire , and leaning a lots , but right Now he Can’t take me on Full time apprenticeship, so if l can lean for free it Might pay off in the long run . ⚡️👊

@joeb1642 Жыл бұрын

I learnt alot about electrics from my maintainence engineer dad. I decided to take an electro-mechanical engineering apprenticeship (which does overlap into electrics). More recently, I decided that I wanted to lean more towards the electrical trade so I underwent 2 short courses (inspection and testing and 18th edition) and this coupled with my engineering apprenticeship, and employment experiance has enabled me to join a CPS and start up my own company. I found the short courses I went on only allowed and had experianced people enrolled. They would not have passed if they were not competent (1 person failed). I think the short courses you are referring to are the ones which are all inclusive and teach you "everything" to become an electrician. These ones im sure attract the wrong kind of people 🤦‍♂️

@joeb1642 Жыл бұрын

@@dg9015in my opinion, they don't really teach you the skills you need to become a good electrician, but do give you industry recognised certification which is often needed for CPS schemes. The courses are nothing compared to experiance gained on the job.

@danieltait6883 Жыл бұрын

I am in a similar position to this, but my apprenticeship in nvq3 electrical maintenance isn't listed on CPS qualifications, how did your apprenticeship allow you to join these schemes. I also have testing and inspection and 18th edition as well as a HNC

@AndyHobson Жыл бұрын

Do you have links to these courses, short and longer ones? Electrical engineer but would love to do domestic too for the future

@cton Жыл бұрын

Anyone have the video of when Luke first got introduced? Only I can’t seem to find it and seem to remember him speaking with Cory about the path he went down. Thanks

@simongore 10 ай бұрын

I wish I had heard this 10 years ago. I had experience in the periphery of electrician ( plant/power tools) and a hobbyist in electronics ect. I was sponsored by a charity to complete the Domestic Installer course and passed with 96% ect. Months after gaining 17th the 18th came out and my qualifications were old news. The point I wholeheartedly agree with is for a mature student ( as I was ) you MUST have work lined up with an employer ( in order to be work assesed and gain entry to niceic/napit/ecs ect) . An employer is NOT interested in a 40+ year old student when there is a que of cheap and trainable 18yr olds waiting . If you haven't secured a place for after the course, there is little to no point doing it. On a concluding observation, the industry is often said to be ' crying out' for workers - but those allready in it are secure in the work they have, they can pick what jobs to do and this will remain the case indefinately. The demand is met by those in the know, family members and friends. If you do not already have a foot in the door with a firm, you will not get the job.

@The_Iron_Yuppie 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insight. As you mentioned, there’s often an outcry for new blood (this extends beyond the tradies), yet the path to train in those roles is not that simple, I would say even for younger people. I’m coming into my 30s trying to find a career that will pay me a decent living. I never went to university, so it’s been a struggle to move up over the years. I’ve come close to getting some opportunities of a career change in recent years (one of them with Openreach last year), but there’s always some kind of setback.

@itsclutch5858 8 ай бұрын

For most apprenticeships you have to have at least a year of electrical work, and sone licenses so it’s hard to get into

@erdevon3257 Жыл бұрын

Currently on my 23rd year in the trade, The job has got a lot harder and become hard work before you start. Become a chippy as money is far easier. to earn. Part P has created more cowboys than ever before and become a painful interrogation for a lot of people

@HA05GER Жыл бұрын

I.loved to get it in the industry I'd like to believe I have good knowledge on home installation but at 29 I don't know who what to do and how to fund it.

@Cardetailingburnley Жыл бұрын

I am interested in the electrical industry however I need a push and major support in the exams because of my Asperger's. I have got an eye for detail. I have done quite a few jobs over the years like a landscape gardener and general handyman going electrical is the next stage for me.

@ExtremeShez Жыл бұрын

What is the exact support you need Sam?

@Cardetailingburnley Жыл бұрын

@@ExtremeShez I need a learning support mentor as I struggle with the writing and I have got a little issue with getting on with too many people

@ExtremeShez Жыл бұрын

@@Cardetailingburnley Thank you for sharing Sam. Can the local college or university support you with that?

@chimpalahee Жыл бұрын

I’m 30 and use to work as a sparkys mate for 3 years 2 of which were completed at college but changed careers to be a field service engineer to earn more money but now I want to get back into the trade. What would be the best route for me as I have the on-site experience to the point I can be left alone to do most jobs just no qualifications?

@dallasmartinfark 4 ай бұрын

43 yo separated with kids Bank Fraud Analyst fed up with being worried about the security of my job every other year. I am very interested and looking seriously at this.

@mcchan935 14 күн бұрын

Do you think that me being a navy electrician taking a 30-day course is an okay thing as opposed to extensive years of training program? Given there are differences in what we do in the navy that may not translate well to working as a civilian electrician.

@shaun6738 Жыл бұрын

need advice, I have already level 3 electrical Installation when I was 20 but it was all college work and no hands on experience. I'm 33 now and need to know what I can do to get onto the career again? would I need to gain more qualifications?

@arjmulcahy Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to become an electrician and fall into the later in life category. How much is reasonable for a part time course? I've tried looking online but it's a maze.

@jonsanseom6381 5 ай бұрын

im 23 over in BC canada, there is lots of work around here but im not too sure where to look

@peterapazidis8889 Жыл бұрын

I already have a job right now and would like to do a trades job on the weekends. Have any recommended paths for this?

@jackdrusus2226 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for excellent videos. We are with Scottish Power. They keep sending us emails about the need to change our gas/electric meter on saying it may be unsafe and not efficient. Our house was built in 1968/we have been here since 2003. Can they force us to upgrade our meters on these grounds. Either accept a smart meter or a new a new meter..please.

@michaelstudley7627 Жыл бұрын

Love the channel, I completed a city and guilds apprenticeship in 1991. Worked in the industry for a while . Done part p and 17th in 2005. Not done much since but after watching guys like you inspired me to perhaps pick up the tools again . Anyway contact niceic only to find out that it would not be possible for me to register with any governing body as my qualifications are not recognised anymore. I’m gutted . Wondered what your thoughts are, seeing the state of the industry.

@simongore 10 ай бұрын

You need to start again ! 1st with an employer who can employ and provide you with assesment to enter the certification boards , THEN either a upgrade/refresh course to bring you up to C&G new standard or start the qualifications anew. On your own you will be unable to get back in to the trade. I tried and failed ( not for lack of trying) as I was too old (40+) and could not convince ANY employer to get me into the trade. Unless your known and trusted by someone, you will not become certified .Best wishes and hope you get your foot in the door BEFORE requalifying

@jackdrusus2226 Жыл бұрын

We urgently need to upgrade your electricity meter as it's now been in use for more than 15 years. If you have a dual fuel account with us, we'll upgrade your gas meter too. Replacing your meters will help to ensure they're safe and efficient for years to come. Book my smart meter appointment Why do we need to replace your meter? Your meter is outdated and the older it gets, the more likely it is to have problems or stop providing us with accurate readings. Not only could this lead to inaccurate bills, it could pose a safety risk.

@skywalkermahone9219 Жыл бұрын

Do you know much about the access training courses? I’ve been enquiring about their electrical course, it’s 4-6 months which seems less controversial than a 30 day course.

@jakewells4809 8 ай бұрын

Can u provide any links to these short course certifications??

@Estronguista 4 ай бұрын

What kind of schooling? Do you have to be good at math or with numbers ??

@bettercallALL 8 ай бұрын

I’m 35 y/o and I’ve been working apartment maintenance for the past 10 years. I’m looking to switch fields and work as an electrician.

@justbino Ай бұрын

Hey, I’m 35 and thinking of a career change to a trade. Would really like to hear your story.

@DavidPerez-sh5zz 5 ай бұрын

I am 26 working at Best Buy and I want to go to a trade school electrical works seems fun why not

@JordanCarroll-bt8qj 3 ай бұрын

do it

@HailOdin-cz1qf 9 ай бұрын

MATE...WHY DONT YOU PUT TOGETHER A SERIES OF STEP BY STEP MODULES WHERE WE CAN LEARN THE TRADE. ON HERE FOR A START

@sankyeat Жыл бұрын

Can you provide a link to some night school courses in London that you recommend?

@kaiogden9352 5 ай бұрын

Im currently in college on the level 1 passed english and maths just wondering if you have any apprenticeship positions open? And also what area your in?

@Johnnyboi0001 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I watched your old one from 3 years ago as a comparison. Its been absolutely brilliant watching all of your videos to learn and gain some form of knowledge and you'd be surprised how much I used when it came to my 2391 as it all helped massively so thank you to all the team very much! I'm 29 and currently in the Army, I've just completed my level 3 and 4 DAO qualification, equivalent to the C&G with some Army bits thrown in. I'm looking into when I can do my AM2, Part P, JIB Gold card and maybe something like fire alarm or CCTV courses. My main issue is where to look for a job when I leave the Army, should I aim to be an electrician's mate, go for a maintenance sparky role, or commercial. I just don't have much of a clue about where to start in the industry but I have a passion for the subject and I'm sure I'll find where to aim for the more I look.

@xturn3r5x34 Жыл бұрын

If your getting out pal I left in 2021 with 2391, 18th and DAO level 4 like you will be, I’ve managed to get a job as a electrician doing planned works kitchen and bathroom first and second fix without AM2 and Gold card at Places for people as they don’t require it. I am going to get my AM2 done so I’ll have both hopefully this year but just thought I’d let you know there is work out there for us on Civvy street 👍 all the best

@Johnnyboi0001 Жыл бұрын

@@xturn3r5x34 Thanks for the reply buddy, that is good to know. Just need to find some work to keep me ticking along until I leave now, cheers 👌

@kxrrzy Жыл бұрын

I was working for a company who promised me a apprenticeship and I hadn’t started it a year in and they always got mad at me because I mess stuff up as a learner and now free Christmas they tell me they have no work and to find something else lol now I can’t be bothered to do electrics

@jackyang9378 Жыл бұрын

very good video for young people :P

@piotrlobacz Жыл бұрын

what type of night course was it Luke attended?

@rogerdavid3297 8 ай бұрын

i became an apprentice electrician in 1966, i served a five year apprenticeship. completed all my city and guilds, going to college every monday. went out into the big world, tried contracting for a couple of years.ended up as a maintenance electrician from 1977, until 2015 with the same company. when i retired my salary was 33,500 a year. i was told recently that the same job now pays 50,500 a year now. being a spark was the best move i ever made.

@jakku2870 Жыл бұрын

How do you get an apprenticeship?

@thomasclay6283 Жыл бұрын

I am 30 and currently work in the prison service. I have taken the leap and started a distance learning college course in electrics. It's pricey but I'm hoping it pays out. I've surprised myself over these last few weeks within the early days of learning and how much I have taken in. My only worry is once I have my qualifications how hard will it be to obtain work in the trade?

@dsclassic6568 11 ай бұрын

How's it all coming along for you?

@Boc3phu5 8 ай бұрын

So if you become an electrician in the UK, can you work in the US?

@MuhammadAtif-dd8rl Жыл бұрын

Appreciate

@NicZabi Жыл бұрын

I'm doing an apprenticeship in Australia. My wife and are moving over to the uk once I complete my course. I have tried to find out exactly how to transfer however the road seems unclear. Could you please don't video on transfer from oz. I know you have a lot of viewers from here.

@JesusSavesFromDeathandHell 9 ай бұрын

Any advice for training from scratch in London?

@craigbuist4636 Жыл бұрын

Just thought I would share for reference. There is an online exam component to the AM2 also. From the research for this video. How are we determining the term “qualified?”

@jkpiii4513 Жыл бұрын

I'm hiring here in FL.

@UnstoppableTramp 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!! I am an adult learner currently at college three days a week on a Lv2 foundation in Plumbing/Electrical. My aim was always to become an electrician but it would appear city and guilds have piggybacked the Plumbing with electrical..... This isnt a problem as I am hoping to find an apprenticeship in the second year, the question is, does anyone understand the career progression in this at all? I take it I will recieve the LV2 foundation in Plumbing/electrical but with the apprenticeship, is that equivalent to NVQ Lv3? And if so, what does this grant me? Is this the 18th edition wiring regulations? I get confused when I hear AM2 as well!!! Does an apprenticeship cover everything i need to become qualified? Thank you for any light you can shine on this!! Cheers

@jackfinan9549 Жыл бұрын

Do you think paying for a course at 20 years old is a good path?

@abunaserchy5321 Жыл бұрын

After my ntvqf 4 completion i wish i would contect with you to be apprentice

@kuka721 11 ай бұрын

i have an eqr 4 from austria. Now it would be the big question, how i could be eligible in the United Kingdom.

@dac8939 Жыл бұрын

University is only good if ideally Russell group or Ivy league and Stem - mathematics, engineering etc or Finance, economics, computer science, law, medicine, dentistry etc. Only problem with a trade is can be hard when you are older

@CaseNumber00 Жыл бұрын

What would be a good response to the question: What knowledge do you have to what an electrical worker does on the job?

@werumdub 5 ай бұрын

hi! it was a very useful video, thanks. i have 5 years of experience and an electrician degree from EU. with that 30-days course is that possible to work as an electrician at a company in Australia for a normal salary?

@qylvn 7 ай бұрын

i am 16 wanting to become a future professional electrician what do i need to do? how do i apply to become an apprentice?

@yasuke1709 4 ай бұрын

I am thinking of starting a course with ERRltd or engineering real results limited and was wondering if anyone knows or has completed this course or could recommend a better course for the Nottinghamshire area. The course is £7800 and takes roughly 18-24 months to complete. It is a study from home course with centres that you go to for the practical experience and exams. It seems to have mostly postive results on trust pilot. You'll receive your 18th edition, AM2, Level 3 City and guilds and NVQ etc

@shmuncky 5 ай бұрын

I'm in eight grade planning to go to trade school to get some sort of blue collar job because that white collar stuff seems boring and not sustainable for the future with robots and stuff

@bourneelectricalservices6579 Жыл бұрын

I think the information in this is slightly misleading. I completed a short course, its taken around 9 months for all 3 steps, and now on the NVQ level 3 and AM2 at some point, which I have to be on for a year and a day minimum. And only then would I consider myself qualified. No one with integrity would be calling themselves an electrician after only 30 days (step 1). Granted the short course provider I used turned out to be poor, and a sausage factory of getting people through, it took time and effort on my part to filling the knowledge gaps. Having been on site with traditional apprentices I'm equally as knowledgeable as the people in theor final year, if not more so in some areas, as the information is less than a year old for me, and over 3 years since taught for some of them.

@tonyfrancis1545 Жыл бұрын

I have experience in electrical installations and 8 years worked as a electrician in dubai. But i dont have uk qualifications, can you tell me the short time courses details, so i can became a qualified electrician in uk.

@Elect_Ng 3 ай бұрын

what are the 30 days short course?

@johnwilkins3995 10 ай бұрын

Guys I’m looking to make a change at 38. I’m in USA. I don’t know if I can afford the apprenticeship route bc they seem low paying always? Can anyone advise? Ive got plenty of drive to learn.

@williamcuthbertson4903 Жыл бұрын

Do you guy in England not do adults apprenticeship?

@JamesHoward-cj3ss 4 ай бұрын

My name is James Howard from Liberia and want to be a electrician. I'm 25 years of age and want to be a professional electrician but not a high school graduate. I have registered for the courses.

@mvp2233 Жыл бұрын

I’m 20 and currently been doing an electrician course for the last 4 months now, to be honest I haven’t taken any information in as all of the content so far has been via textbook and it’s honestly quite frustrating as I’d much prefer to be more hands on with my learning. Should I stick to it and see where it may lead me or should I look into an apprenticeship?

@davidmarjason4222 Жыл бұрын

What one are you doing? City and guilds or EAL? I have started about the same time as you when I was 20, now I’m 22 finishing my level 3 EAL in electrical installation in about a month, I don’t even know whether I can find work when finishing, but I think I will start as a normal labourer and just go from there.

@DeanFranks 8 ай бұрын

Hey, I'm just starting college and idk if I should look for an apprenticeship straight away. Can anyone help me out, thanks.

@Yippee12345 4 күн бұрын

I’m 12 and wanna work in the trades, mostly aiming for being an electrician. Where do i start?

@GalacticGazetteHQ 6 ай бұрын

Started as an electrician at 16 just managed to get off the tools at 37 as supervisor, I do miss the practical side but you older new sparks need to get good health benifits and say bye bye to your knees!

@zathurbabba5257 Жыл бұрын

How can i become an electrician..in the Uk if i am from a nother country..already working as an electrician

@sammoore2182 Ай бұрын

I am 21 years of age, I have just finished Uni and I wish to pursue a career in being an Electrician, am I too late to be an Apprentice?

@niloyu105 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber watching from Al Khafji Saudi Arabia. Hi my son a Filipino he is already 1yr in Basingstoke. He has 3yrs experience as electrician (installation &maintenance) 2yrs got in abroad. How he can got certificate to become electrician in UK thank you