Which route should i take to become an electrician?
Asked by karendumer@btinternet.com
I am currently working full time as a chef and would like to (due to the unsociable hours etc) look into a career change. I have always fancied becoming an electrician and am currently on the hunt for a relevant training course but there are so many that i am unsure as to which one would be best. Could any electricians out there please give me some advice as to which qualifications are more useful than others.. City and Guilds 2330 or 2381? I am in my thirties so dont have a lot of time left on my hands lol..

Best Answer:
why don't you call the local college and discuss this with them

Call the IBEW electricians Union. They may have an apprentice program.
Answered by Answers

there are lots of free courses around for people like learndirect
Answered by cool guy

being a electrician myself, the only way is through a adult training scheme. you will need work as electrician for around two years with going to college 1 day a week. pay for this will be about £7-8 but when out of your time pay is from £11.60 up to £20 (self employed) you can make Very good money visit you local college for the best course for you
Answered by devonlad06

Best way is to become an apprentice. Ring around all the electrical firms in your area. Colleges are always good for electrical courses and they quite often run in the evenings. Talk to them too.
Answered by j_clarke2

try bright spark .co .uk only tools required screwdriver
Answered by ken p

yes start off on the 2330 Level 2 of an evening. That way you can carry on working full time and studying as well. Im doing it and am having trouble getting experience as well.
Answered by Ryan