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Electrician course

the_matrix
the_matrix Posts: 526 Forumite
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in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Hi

Unfortunately I will be losing my job soon. I need some income. I was thinking of doing an electricians course. What course is good? How much time does it take? How much do they charge?

Is it a feasible idea. I am good with DIY stuff and could change a plug when I was 10 years old. I just didn't need a qualification until now.

Thanks in advance.

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Comments

  • gas4you
    gas4you Posts: 2,602 Forumite
    Unfortunately a short course will not make you an electrician.

    This would take considerable training and work experience, even if you could change a plug when you were 10!
  • lifes-too-short
    lifes-too-short Posts: 90 Forumite
    Hi there, back to college it would be and carry out an apprenticeship then you need to get the experience. Dont listen to these "Be an electrican in 5 weeks" courses as they are a lot of rubbish!!

    Nothing stops you for going for a basic course such as CG 2382, the follow on to the new CG2394/5/6 although they do require good theory and pratical assessments but expreince is the key.
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