Apprenticeship am I too old?

dezzie

Hi I am currently doing a home study course in electrical engineering in hope that I get an apprenticeship with an engineering company such as National Grid. Thing is I am turning 30 this year so not sure if i am considered too old to be an apprentice compared to younger people who have just finished education.
I currently work in a call centre and hate the job so I'm looking to go into engineering which offers better earning potential.

Any advice would be great.

Thanks.

GothicStirling

I shouldn't think so. Stirling Council are currently looking for an apprentice electrician. It says nothing about age:

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/fe/tpl_scottishportal01.asp?newms=jj&id=96810&aid=11527

Gordon_Hose

Never too old!

purplepardalis

You might not be too old but wages as an apprentice are very low sure as long as you can take the hit for a while then go for it!

dezzie

thanks. I realise the wage wont be much but im only earning minimum wage now so I have learned to survive on a low wage! I would rather that than go to University and build up big debts

AshRosetti

Apprenticeships are usually for 16-24 years old, so i think maybe you are a bit too old!

Chartered_Eng

There is age discrimination legislation so an employer cannot disbar you on age alone. This does not mean to say that you won't get bumped for other reasons (;)).

If you get to interview then the fact you are so interested in electrical engineering to do a home course is bound to impress. Employers are interested in employees that will stay, you are an investment so nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Chartered_Eng

AshRosetti wrote: »

Apprenticeships are usually for 16-24 years old, so i think maybe you are a bit too old!

Also remember that there are a LOT of 16 to 24 year olds looking for work these days.

AshRosetti

The usual criteria for an apprenticeship is 16-18, with 40% of companies/organizations increasing the age up to 24. I very much doubt a 30 year old would be eligible to do an apprenticeship.

DCFC79

Just apply for it,

cassieB57

AshRosetti wrote: »

Apprenticeships are usually for 16-24 years old, so i think maybe you are a bit too old!

There is no upper age limit so you're certainly not too old.

The info here might help you: https://www.apprenticeships.org.uk