retraining advice

moneyspender1981

Im soon to be made redundant with a approx 6 months wages

Ive always done job because of the money and am applying for more jobs like that, but would like to take the opportunity to retrain in something more hands on like, electrician, plumbing, etc etc.

I red bad things about some of the distance learning courses... i just wondered if anyone could recommend a good one.

Also as a unemployed person is there tax breaks i could get while training?

any advice appreciated

Justicia

moneyspender1981 wrote: »

Ive always done job because of the money and am applying for more jobs like that, but would like to take the opportunity to retrain in something more hands on like, electrician, plumbing, etc etc.

I red bad things about some of the distance learning courses... i just wondered if anyone could recommend a good one.

If a training company suggests that they can make you an electrician, plumber, etc., in a matter of weeks (probably for £000's), then my advice would be; back away...

There are many courses available, from many accreditation bodies (City & Guilds, in particular) that are for advancement within the electrical sector (will use this one, as its the area that I train within) - mainly for current tradespersons to update their skills and certification ("17th edition," for example).

If you opt to take one of these courses, be aware that on completion, you will need to also qualify your practical skills and increase your experience yourself. This is where many, many people find problems. Unless you know someone competent who is already in the industry and willing to take you through all of the required skillsets, then be wary, as you may face difficulties.

Otherwise, it's college for 2/3 years, to complete a full training scheme.

As specified above, this was an on overview from the electrical sector. I would suspect the other trades (though maybe not all) to be similar.

moneyspender1981 wrote: »

any advice appreciated

Hope that helps!

saintjammyswine

As you are being made redundant, there is funding available which will limit how much you have to spend of you own money. Contact your local FE College and ask if they have ESF Response to Redundancy funding. It is not based on the cost of the course, rather the duration of the course. It could fund anything from a 2 day course to a full NVQ (potentially).