Any consumer who has certain types of electrical work carried out in their home (ie. re-wiring), would have to either employ an electrician who can self-certify or notify the building control authorities in advance.
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| 08-2-2008 | im 26 and just and although im not an electrician myself but working in electronics I am about 6 months into a course at my local college which im really struggling fund my self as its working out at about £1000 a year and is a 3-4 year course. once you have done a course you can see why they a...more | Dave |
| 06-2-2008 | I think the main problem is that anyone willing to make an effort and do a good job is fed up of being insulted by people who feel it is their right to be rude just because they are having a bad day/feel like it. | Why rudeness? |
| 06-2-2008 | Hi Youthful Griper
Thanks for your last post, very interesting reading I reckon we are a minority because we would pride ourselves on the quality of our workmanship rather than the profit involved.
Another reason (I'm sure you realise this in your job and no offence to you whatsoever) bu...more | Vocation Nation! |
| 05-2-2008 | I'm up in West Yorkshire and the scenario is pretty much the same - plenty of call for qualified and skilled people but not many opportunities if you want to start out... unless you're 16 and just left school with very few GCSE's. I currently work for a national health-care institution. ...more | Youthful Griper |
| 05-2-2008 | Hi Youthful Gripper, I totally agree with you about being stuck in a rut and your right about the lack of jobs in certain areas, the problem is there is plently of demand for decent skilled trademen but very few oppotunities to actually start training.
On the plus side I'm sure that they woul...more | Vocation Nation |
| 05-2-2008 | Hi Vocation Nationa, I'm sure there's plenty more of us out there.
I'm at home with my parents, money is a bit of an issue as I'm getting married later on in the year and expect to move house as well. So a decision needs to be made very soon because before long I won't be able...more | Youthful Griper |
| 04-2-2008 | Hi Youthful Griper, Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one! I think you can still get Appreticeships up to the age of 24. Thats if your like me, live with parents and not too worried about money just yet!
cheers mate | Vocation Nation! |
| 04-2-2008 | Vocation Nation - I'm in the same boat. Bored of my IT based job and want to do something hands on and constructive. I don't think it's too late to make the decision... I'm 23! | Youthful Griper |
| 01-2-2008 | I think this highlights the skills gap which is widening in the UK and other western nations. I am thinking of leaving my IT job for a career as a Plumber or Electrician (any advice?) I think that I would get more satisfaction actually constructing things than sitting at the same PC every day.
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