Gaz711

Hi I want to gain some experience as an electricians mate domestically, however I'm unable to find any positions online. What is the best way to achieve this?

I'm a production group leader at jaguar Land rover. However I'm due to be made redundant end of March. So hence the career change but will also need to make money to pay bills etc. Redundancy will give me around 9 months money.

The only other options were college which is time consuming, home learning or intensive course

I've just been on govt website for apprenticeship's and there's zero within 50 miles of me. The only one was a civil engineer and that was level 6.

At my tender age of 44 and being unable to get an apprenticeship at this age, what is the best advice you could offer me? And which trade should I ideally go into?

There's a couple of places local that offer intensive courses, Level 2 nvq plumbing cost approx £7k 8 weeks in class room upto 2 years to complete nvq then 2 weeks ACS, Domestic Electrical Installer £2500 5 weeks class room based Level 3 nvq electrician £8k 6 weeks classroom based, 1-3 years nvq then 3 days AM2 test. Does anyone approve or disapprove over these courses (you guys are my experts) The other option would be college based but at my age that's probably not the best option.

Birmingham

What's the going rate for a plumbers mate or Sparky's mate?

I'm looking at more domestic settings

I've just found a place that does that £165 with exams and CSCS card

Guys thanks for the advice, as for doing a course what is the best option? There are some local places that offer intensive courses etc and in terms of NVQ what level should I aim for for what duration.?

So you'd recommend I do gas then? How do I get into heat pumps?

Hi there, first of all I'm Gareth aged 44 (please call me Gaz). I'm due to be made redundant end of march and I'm looking to re-invest in my self. I'm looking at getting into plumbing and electric's. I've looked at some.private establishments that offer courses but I'm after some advice of how I should go about this. Of course as I'm getting redundancy money I have to make it stretch. Obviously I don't wanna be not earning for too long. Taking into account course fees I'll have enough to last me 9 months so any advice good or bad will be appreciated. Many thanks Gaz