my boyfrined has 2 yrs expirence as an electrcians mate and would like to become fully qualified himself. however he has just been made redundant and has no idea how to get an appreticeship.
he is 21 and we have 2 children so he still needs too earn a decent wage. any advice?
2007-03-02 19:42:00 · 4 answers · asked by bow 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Look for electricians unions, they can give you the best advice. They may know of training schools where he can earn an apprenticeship.
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2007-03-02 19:50:06 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get a appreticeship can be hard work but can be done.he will have to be very keen,because a apprenticeship is very expensive for the company employing you.
i had to contact many companys by letter also i put a advert in the electricans magazine which can be found in neweys & elye and edmunsons electrical
if he cannot find a appenticeship he can do a adult trainning scheme which can cost up to £3000 over 2 years but is well worth it, as i have been earning £700 a week doing 62 hours a week.
contact your local college
2007-03-03 06:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by devonlad06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 2 years as a mate he should have picked up enough to go it alone and be self employed. He can do the simple jobs that do not require the final connection and he can call in a qualified person to do the final checks. All to be included on the final bill. Do correspondence course to gain the paper qualifications.
2007-03-03 04:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by ANF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Learning and Skills Council Website - http://www.apprentices.org.uk It should have all of the information that you need about this type of thing. You could also investigate what courses are run at local colleges, look specifically for courses that are regulated by the correct standards bodies in this area or that are accredited by specific companies. Blitz any local retailers or electrical firms with letters and CVs looking for apprenticeships and sign on with agencies in the mean time for any work that they may be able to hook you up with. Interact with JobCentrePlus in your area as they too may be able to help you with this.
2007-03-03 06:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋