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Transferring Skills From CEng to be Qualified Electrician

Paul Cardle
Hi, 



I would like to become a qualified electrician and was wondering if anyone had done this from being CEng? 



What are the processes for becoming a qualified electrician? 



I have the following qualifications:

Chartered Engineer. 

BSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering

National Certificate In Electrical Engineering.

C&G 2382:10. 



This may sound like an unusual move but it is something Iw ant to do for a variety of reasons. 



Any info appreciated. 



 
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    I am a J.I.B approved electrician of 20 years. This is the best route.....



    To build up your knowledge obviously takes many years on different environments and projects. When you're are confident in a range of installation techniques, wiring systems and equipment etc then head down the testing and commissioning route. The testing and commisssioning gives you a better overall understanding of the "bigger picture". When you are confident and time efficient then you should go sub-contracting. This gives you a better understanding of the commericial pressures and issues such as tax, accounting, project time frames  etc.

    With all this under your belt then you should think about heading down the domestic route and setting up your own company.

    This will build up your knowledge of how to comply with the BS7671 regs but still price work competitively against other electricians and companies.

    With this knowledge under you're belt you can then move on to bigger projects i.e small comercial and take it from there.............

    Hope this may help in some way.........good luck
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    I am a J.I.B approved electrician of 20 years. This is the best route.....



    To build up your knowledge obviously takes many years on different environments and projects. When you're are confident in a range of installation techniques, wiring systems and equipment etc then head down the testing and commissioning route. The testing and commisssioning gives you a better overall understanding of the "bigger picture". When you are confident and time efficient then you should go sub-contracting. This gives you a better understanding of the commericial pressures and issues such as tax, accounting, project time frames  etc.

    With all this under your belt then you should think about heading down the domestic route and setting up your own company.

    This will build up your knowledge of how to comply with the BS7671 regs but still price work competitively against other electricians and companies.

    With this knowledge under you're belt you can then move on to bigger projects i.e small comercial and take it from there.............

    Hope this may help in some way.........good luck
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