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Advice on training

MrJack96
Hi guys just wanted some advice on career progression and my options. Here is a bit about me. 


I’m 25 served originally a mechanical apprenticeship then completed a HNC in mechanical engineering. I was always curious about the electrical industry and wanted to know more and learn more so I decided to work for a company carrying out maintenance where I then completed an electrical apprenticeship. I am a very inquisitive individual so as you can imagine have many questions on topics I’d like to understand better which at a technician level is not always possible getting the answers off peers. 


My interest is in electrical engineering and am wanting to hopefully study towards a HND/ maybe a degree but wanted advice on what you guys reckon is best. I am currently in full time work. Not sure if it’s best to stay where I am and self fund a HND while I still work (I know it may be hard as I don’t think I will be allocated any time at work to study). Or to potentially find a job with another company which will support my studies? 


thank you for your help in advance guys 


Jack
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    Thank you for your response. 


    I work for a water company so a lot of generators, inverters, motors plc work. And yes I’m on the tools but would ideally like to end up in more of an electrical engineering role. I find being on the tools we just tend to get in the mindset of accepting things are the way they are and not questioning why and the reasoning behind it which is my problem as I want to learn more. I know for certain roles such as  instrumentation technician requirements HND for certain companies.
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    Thank you for your response. 


    I work for a water company so a lot of generators, inverters, motors plc work. And yes I’m on the tools but would ideally like to end up in more of an electrical engineering role. I find being on the tools we just tend to get in the mindset of accepting things are the way they are and not questioning why and the reasoning behind it which is my problem as I want to learn more. I know for certain roles such as  instrumentation technician requirements HND for certain companies.
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