Whilst it's been going on, I've not had so much time for study, but I managed to get assignment 11 in, and am now waiting to receive the next modules of my course and, the best bit of course, is I should now soon get my dates for my first 2 weeks at the training centre, to do some practical work and assessments. I'm really looking forward to getting there finally and it will be the first milestone complete.It's all well and good studying from books at home, but there's just no amount of study that can compete with good hands on experience. Unfortunately, my friend isn't able to afford to pay to take someone on at the moment, though I'm just grateful to have been able to tag along and learn what I can. I've also been able to bring away a few things for my practice boards, so I hope to get some more time over this next week or so having a bash at a few lighting circuits etc.
My next move will be to try and buy a cheap second hand multi-function meter, just so I can get plenty of practice in testing on my board and my own circuits, and be able to become proficient in the full range of dead and live tests. No doubt that will still amount to a fair bit of saving up, but after this fortnight I think it will definitely be worthwhile and of great benefit. Before that though, my first investment is going to be in some snickers work pants and decent knee protection! I've managed grudgingly with the pair I have, the trousers themselves are not too bad, but the knee pads have already proved themselves pretty rubbish. I'm going to give snickers a try and see how I get on with those.
Good well written post and it's great to follow your progress. Suggest you send this to some careers advice places and training departments of large electricity companies. You never know who it may help and where it may lead you.
ReplyDeleteI think you need some images to break up the text. I'm not just saying this because I am a photographer but a photo draws people into read, where just type can be a bit off putting.
Keep going, I look forward to the next instalment.
Best regards,
Ace
Thank you Ace for the advice, appreciated as always! More images, totally agree. Thanks for following and for staying long enough to comment! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is some awesome advice! I took some PPC training for plumbing courses last year and I have been looking for somewhere to become multi skilled!
ReplyDeleteHi there, i came across your posts just after i signed up for the same course as you, also with T4S .
ReplyDeleteI have had very little experience with electric so am finding it really challenging at mo.
I have put in my first teachers assignment in and managed to get 98% , so was quite happy. I'm now starting my second one . I too find it hard to learn it all from home, as you say you need someone there sometimes just to help out a little or to explain things in more detail.
I have been trying to get hold of some old electricical stuff to practice with, been to local tip and recycle center to see if they could help. Was told they wasn't allowed to give me anything out of skip ,due to company policy.
I know a few builders and have asked them for anything if they come across it ,so fingers crossed.
Can i say that it sounds like you are doin really well with it all and this live journal thing is execellent, well done ! I 'm sure it will help me loads as well as many other people. Keep up the good work and i really do hope
Unless you live in some kind of problem-free home, you must have at one time experienced some electrical problems. Forget about the bulb needing to be changed, real electrical problems. In such cases, it is always best not to play hero, instead, get a qualified electrician to handle the situation.
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Your such a great writer buddy. I'm sure you'll have a big career ahead of you.
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