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Hi all!
I'm looking for some advice about retraining and getting into the trade, particularly from people who are in a similar situation or thoes who have been there and done it. I have seen that a local colege has a EAL Level 3 installation inspection, testing, certification evening course as well as other companies offering part P and 18th edition courses. would these be a good place to start before looking for a job as an electricians mate? can anyone reecomend any other courses or traning providers, especialy in the south wales area?

I know that I can go the access to training route but there are mixed reviews. Has anyone done an access to training course and have you had any success with finind a job afterword or are employers put off by the lack of practical experiance? I dont want to pay the money for a course just to be told that I dont have the experiance as I'd probably say traing as a sparky is mostly practical.

Ive got no issue starting from the bottom and working my way up, would just like some advice and a point in the right direction.

Thanks in advance for any help

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