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.
@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?
@@niksharifi-te9hhabsolutely false. Go check the apprenticeships on the Governments website. Some ask for younger applicants but most are open to mature applicants, and sometimes prefer it too.
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.. 😏
As a 31 year old dad working 50+ hours in a warehouse. I'm also in this boat that hasn't sailed yet my friend it's not too late. Go get nice with it! 🤙
Im 32, i do have school electician from other EU country, wasnt particularly good at school, almost failed hahaha. But have diploma but never worked in field, thinking to just start fresh here, but starting apprenticeship wage is so low and even experienced electrician is not so much paid, probably need to do lots of overtime to earn good money. I really dont know, personally for me i think i would love to be electrician but money is not attractive. Average is 31k, when im earning minimum 30k at my food production job, with overtimes and bonuses i get to 40k, so idk is it really worth it. Plumber too, wage is not soo good.
31. glad i aint the only one feeling this way. Was in the tech world but it is horrible no job security whatsover and my dad is a masters and contractor he never stops getting work it never ends so i just went back to working w my old man
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
Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I think being self-employed with an own business is the only way, perhaps to make sure that quality is being served the way how it should be.....
36 years old here and just started with a small business here in TN. Learning on the job as we go. Used to work in a grocery store and hated my job and life very much. I am very very excited to learn and keep going with this career and see where it takes me.
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.
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!
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.
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
@@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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
@@Yorrub Perhaps, in a few years, we will pass each other on the street somewhere and you'll be the one heading to the client meeting whilst I'm the one hopping in the van & we are both better off than we are today 😂. Wish you the best of luck dude!
Turning 28 in a week, need a career change, i’m tired of the emails and headaches of staring at a computer screen all day. The problem i’m facing is being on a decent yearly wage with a lot of financial responsibility, it’s hard to find the right place to start training and learning around my current job. If anyone knows of any decent course providers which i can work on flexibly, i’d be really grateful.
i’ve gone with ERR Ltd who you’ve most likely heard of if you’ve been looking around. so far so good, but still in very early stages and have had mixed reviews. I think it mainly comes down to how much effort and commitment you put into it
I’m 22 I’ve just started evening school twice a week at my local college. City and guilds electrical installation level 2. I bought some tools and a tool belt today (keep all the tools in one place so I’m not going back and forth) I bought automatic wire strippers and various insulated screwdrivers. I currently work full time at M&S warehouse as an operative working the pallets. I enjoy my current job and it actually pays ok. But I think that learning a trade can open the door to more opportunities if I learn it well. Im in college to learn some basic skills. I think for electrics some preparation is required. If the trainer at college tells me that I’m ready and I pass the AM2 I’ll give it a go on site as an electricians mate. Thanks for the content at artisan electrics, I subscribed to all you guys and gsh electrical as well.
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
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.
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
@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!
@@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
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 TH-cam 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 🥰
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
@@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?
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
I’m 23 about to go into 24 and I’ve been thinking about becoming an electrician. I spent my years of 18-21 with no drive in anything and was basically a bum. I got into IT as a cable technician and after 1 year and a half, I decided to look somewhere else. I have no schooling but my friend is about to get his masters and he is making a lot of money as a electrician.
My father is a licensed electrician in 🇫🇷 and from age 6 now 16 I’ve been helping him to run wire underground 🆙 wall including drywall fixing in socket, and putting IN RDC RCO SO next year from March I have a appointment with a big company in 🇫🇷 to tack me on for work training my dad works there so it was easy to get in. 🙏 ur video was incredibly interesting.
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.
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.
@@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.
Good info thank you. I'm in the US and interested in changing careers, now at 45 years old. Can you please recommend a good route that is available nowadays for becoming a solid electrician who does good quality work? Thank you very much.
starting my journey here, very thankful for the amount of quality information provided in this video, i will be coming back to this comment section in a couple months when Ive signed my first client.
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.
I've done my level 2 and level 3 electrician installation and 17th edition. Happy to fund my own courses but really need to work with sparks to get experience. I'm 42 and still really enjoy electrics but never have the confidence to do my own jobs. I just need a bit of guidance
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
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.
@@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…
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.
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.
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!
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.
I went to college and got my lvl 3 electrical can't find work as an apprentice or electrician mate nothing so currently working in a warehouse paying for loans I had to take to do my 1st house up so its livable still want to be an electrician
Dude, dont give up, economy is bad, hiring slowed down, interest rates are high so businesses not hiring a lot, most house developers loan money from bank to build new houses, now with intrest rates sky high they taking less loans and not building as fast so there is less work for everyone, dont give up searching because bank of England already started reducing rates so if that doesn't make situation worse it should get better and there will be jobs, this is just horrible time for some professions, but it will get better soon. Plus, dont just send cv to do domestic electrical work, i mean depends on your qualifications send them to production factories, they need maintenance personell, my company hired dozen of those in last 6 months, because machines getting broken all the time hahaha, ive seen few guys on apprenticeship too.
I have done a 3 year course in Electrical but now I'm working in retail just because I haven't find something in my direction.I want to take trade school now to my retirement.
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
I don't plan to make a career out of it I just want the knowledge of how to do it safely for my own purposes so thank you for sharing your knowledge.....
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
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.
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 🤦♂️
@@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.
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
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
I work in maintenance and do pretty much everything from framing walls, plasterboard, floor laying, painting, plumbing, fencing. you name it. but the one thing i lack in is elec stuff. And it seems like a really fun and interesting thing i would want to get into. the one thing i hate but still do because i have to is climbing very tall ladders. What path would be the best way to take in the elec field in terms of heights?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iam an hvac guy that already does electrical side job I just want to change career what is the fastest way to get license or certification to do residential electrical work
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.
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
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.
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.
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🎉
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.
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.
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
How the hell do I get a job as an apprentice I can’t figure it out but I’m doing som hvac classes at my local community college so hopefully it’ll get me somewhere
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?
32 yrs old and currently serving in Navy in a rate that has absolutely nothing to do with being an electrician. I plan on getting out in 2028. What would you guys recommend being the best course of action?
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
Hey Jordan, Firstly, great channel and I particularly love how dedicated you are to the trade 👍🏼… I’m a qualified electrician in Australia and am considering coming to the UK to work… would you know what courses I would need to complete in order to work legally in the Uk?? Is my license transferable?? Many thanks in advance and keep up the great content 😁👍🏼💥
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.
Hi Jordan!, I'm a Telecom and electric engineer (certified); I've been working on cybersecurity and IP Networking for 20 years, I'm refreshing knowledge with an updated electricity trainning. I'm like to participante on the Apprentice program. What would yuu recommend to join as soon as possible apprentice program in the USA?, I got visitor visa only, living in México yet and willing to move there ass soon as I can, I'm having experience hands on so far on residential and comercial electricity knowledge. thanks!
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?
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
That's so positive to hear Craig. Wish you the best. Thank you for sharing.
@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?
I just put a plug on my cooker cable successfully and there was no one to congratulate me. 😂😂
That's why I'm here.
How much were you making?
How was the second year? Any updates ?
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.
How? I have been advised by a company that apprenticeship's not available for over 18s?
@@niksharifi-te9hhabsolutely false. Go check the apprenticeships on the Governments website. Some ask for younger applicants but most are open to mature applicants, and sometimes prefer it too.
I am a Gas Safe registered engineer and am 51.
I am thinking of retraining to become an electrician.
@@niksharifi-te9hhthat’s called discrimination mate, they can’t legally do that
@@niksharifi-te9hhthat’s rubbish which company told you that
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.. 😏
eFixx and GSH Electrical, both youtube channels are great for technical videos. All the best with your future Peter.
Good luck, Peter, I hope you're doing well right now.
Wishing you the best, man.
Im getting inspired by the Guyz here who are in their 40s and 50s taking up new courses.
Hey man! Its been a few years. Any updates? How are things?
I'm 32 and looking tk change careers and thinking of being an electrician
I needed this as a 31 year old man with no career I know it’s not to late.
As a 31 year old dad working 50+ hours in a warehouse. I'm also in this boat that hasn't sailed yet my friend it's not too late. Go get nice with it! 🤙
Im 32, i do have school electician from other EU country, wasnt particularly good at school, almost failed hahaha. But have diploma but never worked in field, thinking to just start fresh here, but starting apprenticeship wage is so low and even experienced electrician is not so much paid, probably need to do lots of overtime to earn good money. I really dont know, personally for me i think i would love to be electrician but money is not attractive. Average is 31k, when im earning minimum 30k at my food production job, with overtimes and bonuses i get to 40k, so idk is it really worth it.
Plumber too, wage is not soo good.
31. glad i aint the only one feeling this way. Was in the tech world but it is horrible no job security whatsover and my dad is a masters and contractor he never stops getting work it never ends so i just went back to working w my old man
Same
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
Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I think being self-employed with an own business is the only way, perhaps to make sure that quality is being served the way how it should be.....
36 years old here and just started with a small business here in TN. Learning on the job as we go. Used to work in a grocery store and hated my job and life very much. I am very very excited to learn and keep going with this career and see where it takes me.
these videos are so helpful, i’m 15 and i’m crap at school so i’m probably gonna do an apprenticeship
Same bro
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.
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!
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.
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
@@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?
@@krisrigg989 cheers for the reply and advice, I’m in south west England, Wiltshire. Have you done you am2, how was it?
I hope that all went well for you!! l'm 38 too, and l have my theory exams in the first week of February :-)
@@nathanielborg1499 things are working out very well, very pleased that I made the change. Good luck in your exams.
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.
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!
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.
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?
@@vtec1988 exactly! I crave a skill that I can bring to life. Something I know I can be proud of
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.
@@Yorrub Perhaps, in a few years, we will pass each other on the street somewhere and you'll be the one heading to the client meeting whilst I'm the one hopping in the van & we are both better off than we are today 😂.
Wish you the best of luck dude!
26 y/o banker here. This is exactly what I'm going through as well
Turning 28 in a week, need a career change, i’m tired of the emails and headaches of staring at a computer screen all day. The problem i’m facing is being on a decent yearly wage with a lot of financial responsibility, it’s hard to find the right place to start training and learning around my current job. If anyone knows of any decent course providers which i can work on flexibly, i’d be really grateful.
I’m in a very similar spot, did you ever find anything that suited your situation?
i’ve gone with ERR Ltd who you’ve most likely heard of if you’ve been looking around. so far so good, but still in very early stages and have had mixed reviews. I think it mainly comes down to how much effort and commitment you put into it
I appreciate the update I’ll check them out
Turning 50 and going to take an electrician course.
How's it going. I'm 25 and electromechanic for 2 years - not electrician but thinking bout it
I’m 22 I’ve just started evening school twice a week at my local college. City and guilds electrical installation level 2. I bought some tools and a tool belt today (keep all the tools in one place so I’m not going back and forth) I bought automatic wire strippers and various insulated screwdrivers. I currently work full time at M&S warehouse as an operative working the pallets. I enjoy my current job and it actually pays ok. But I think that learning a trade can open the door to more opportunities if I learn it well. Im in college to learn some basic skills. I think for electrics some preparation is required. If the trainer at college tells me that I’m ready and I pass the AM2 I’ll give it a go on site as an electricians mate. Thanks for the content at artisan electrics, I subscribed to all you guys and gsh electrical as well.
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
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.
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
@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!
@@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
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 TH-cam 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 🥰
Which course did you do and what training provider did you use? I am also considering this option
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
@@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?
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
@@gmeadowcroft84 how much did the “short course” cost you?
I’m 23 about to go into 24 and I’ve been thinking about becoming an electrician. I spent my years of 18-21 with no drive in anything and was basically a bum. I got into IT as a cable technician and after 1 year and a half, I decided to look somewhere else. I have no schooling but my friend is about to get his masters and he is making a lot of money as a electrician.
Im the same age as u and in the same boat
My father is a licensed electrician in 🇫🇷 and from age 6 now 16 I’ve been helping him to run wire underground 🆙 wall including drywall fixing in socket, and putting IN RDC RCO SO next year from March I have a appointment with a big company in 🇫🇷 to tack me on for work training my dad works there so it was easy to get in. 🙏 ur video was incredibly interesting.
Your father is a very nice man.
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.
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.
@@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.
Good info thank you.
I'm in the US and interested in changing careers, now at 45 years old.
Can you please recommend a good route that is available nowadays for becoming a solid electrician who does good quality work?
Thank you very much.
starting my journey here, very thankful for the amount of quality information provided in this video, i will be coming back to this comment section in a couple months when Ive signed my first client.
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.
Electrical and plumbing are the best trades for life as humans will always use power and water/heating
I've done my level 2 and level 3 electrician installation and 17th edition. Happy to fund my own courses but really need to work with sparks to get experience. I'm 42 and still really enjoy electrics but never have the confidence to do my own jobs. I just need a bit of guidance
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.
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
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.
You still at it smiffy?
@@edwardcronin8063 No, i took early retirement.
@@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…
MATE...WHY DONT YOU PUT TOGETHER A SERIES OF STEP BY STEP MODULES WHERE WE CAN LEARN THE TRADE. ON HERE FOR A START
For most apprenticeships you have to have at least a year of electrical work, and sone licenses so it’s hard to get into
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.
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.
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!
Power to you, Sir.
First video I see from this channel and I immediately love the vibes rare immediate sub
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.
I went to college and got my lvl 3 electrical can't find work as an apprentice or electrician mate nothing so currently working in a warehouse paying for loans I had to take to do my 1st house up so its livable still want to be an electrician
Dude, dont give up, economy is bad, hiring slowed down, interest rates are high so businesses not hiring a lot, most house developers loan money from bank to build new houses, now with intrest rates sky high they taking less loans and not building as fast so there is less work for everyone, dont give up searching because bank of England already started reducing rates so if that doesn't make situation worse it should get better and there will be jobs, this is just horrible time for some professions, but it will get better soon. Plus, dont just send cv to do domestic electrical work, i mean depends on your qualifications send them to production factories, they need maintenance personell, my company hired dozen of those in last 6 months, because machines getting broken all the time hahaha, ive seen few guys on apprenticeship too.
So if you become an electrician in the UK, can you work in the US?
I have done a 3 year course in Electrical but now I'm working in retail just because I haven't find something in my direction.I want to take trade school now to my retirement.
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
Well done, not an easy route let alone long. Amazing stuff. Thanks for sharing.
You "can't" do an apprenticeship when you are older?
I am 26 working at Best Buy and I want to go to a trade school electrical works seems fun why not
do it
Do you have links to these courses, short and longer ones? Electrical engineer but would love to do domestic too for the future
I don't plan to make a career out of it I just want the knowledge of how to do it safely for my own purposes so thank you for sharing your knowledge.....
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
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.
What is the exact support you need Sam?
@@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
@@Cardetailingburnley Thank you for sharing Sam. Can the local college or university support you with that?
Im 19 I took a gap year but the summer is ending and I don’t really wanna go back to school but a trade doesn’t seem that bad ima keep yall posted
Im 31 and been wanting to get into a trade. Always loved electronics and getting my hands dirty so I’m looking into being an electrician.
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?
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 🤦♂️
@@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.
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
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
I work in maintenance and do pretty much everything from framing walls, plasterboard, floor laying, painting, plumbing, fencing. you name it. but the one thing i lack in is elec stuff. And it seems like a really fun and interesting thing i would want to get into. the one thing i hate but still do because i have to is climbing very tall ladders. What path would be the best way to take in the elec field in terms of heights?
How do you get an apprenticeship?
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.
i am 16 wanting to become a future professional electrician what do i need to do? how do i apply to become an apprentice?
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.
im 23 over in BC canada, there is lots of work around here but im not too sure where to look
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.
Hello I'm learning to become an electrician
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.
what are the 30 days short course?
Can u provide any links to these short course certifications??
Iam an hvac guy that already does electrical side job I just want to change career what is the fastest way to get license or certification to do residential electrical work
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.
Which training center in London did you go to?
What kind of schooling? Do you have to be good at math or with numbers ??
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
i have an eqr 4 from austria. Now it would be the big question, how i could be eligible in the United Kingdom.
I already have a job right now and would like to do a trades job on the weekends. Have any recommended paths for this?
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.
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.
Can you provide a link to some night school courses in London that you recommend?
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🎉
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.
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.
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
How the hell do I get a job as an apprentice I can’t figure it out but I’m doing som hvac classes at my local community college so hopefully it’ll get me somewhere
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?
32 yrs old and currently serving in Navy in a rate that has absolutely nothing to do with being an electrician. I plan on getting out in 2028. What would you guys recommend being the best course of action?
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.
Hey, I’m 35 and thinking of a career change to a trade. Would really like to hear your story.
I'm hiring here in FL.
Hi, can you tell me the name of 2 to 3 good institutes in UK which is offering the eletrician apprenticeship?
Why are apprenticeships hard to find. Lack of Electricians?
Really wish I could tell if you’re referring to the US or the UK.
obviously uk
I'm 24 and all I have is a level 3 diploma what do I need to do to become fully qualified
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
Hey Jordan,
Firstly, great channel and I particularly love how dedicated you are to the trade 👍🏼…
I’m a qualified electrician in Australia and am considering coming to the UK to work… would you know what courses I would need to complete in order to work legally in the Uk?? Is my license transferable??
Many thanks in advance and keep up the great content 😁👍🏼💥
Torn between automotive mechanic and electrician
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.
After my ntvqf 4 completion i wish i would contect with you to be apprentice
Hi Jordan!, I'm a Telecom and electric engineer (certified); I've been working on cybersecurity and IP Networking for 20 years, I'm refreshing knowledge with an updated electricity trainning. I'm like to participante on the Apprentice program. What would yuu recommend to join as soon as possible apprentice program in the USA?, I got visitor visa only, living in México yet and willing to move there ass soon as I can, I'm having experience hands on so far on residential and comercial electricity knowledge. thanks!
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?
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
Do you guy in England not do adults apprenticeship?
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
Can I do this as a Convicted Felon?
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?
what type of night course was it Luke attended?
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.
hello, im 27 and im already an electrician but im also in french do you have advice for me how i can work in the usa?
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.