Training to become an electrician in your 40's - SGTV! 

Ive been thinking about it. Ive thought about becoming an electrician and im 32. Awesome video

Good video im 40 and I'm looking to be an electrician this video has made me push even more to get it done

I went back to college got my City. & Guilds Started my own Electrical business at 40 go for it.

Started my apprenticeship in 1983 left in 84 done different jobs went back in 2011 to finish it don't give up going for my jib black card

Thanks too guys. Do you think at 53 I’m too old to start to learn.

If you think that there are bad installations in the U.K. you should see it here in Thailand. I have wired people’s houses here and the temp is over 30. I trained at 40 started my own business it’s the way to go. I have worked all over the World doing electrical work and never did the apprentice route. Be safe, safe practice and work safe.. If your a member of the NICEIC you can ask their technical helpline for advice. Good source of advice.

Thanks guys this was really helpful. I’m in the same situation as Richard. Valuable advise

Thanks for this. Can you list the two C&G qualifications plz

Hi thanks for that great video, really helped and I love this channel keep up the good work. I have one question; I am currently working full time as a telecom engineer, doing underground cabling and fibre jointing. I was looking at learning another trade like electrician which is slightly similar in what I do to work on the side as a second job. I’m thinking about doing the btec level 2 course on electrician first and then try finding part time weekend job as a electrician mate for experience. Do you think it’s worth my time and money and effort to try and learn electrician to work as a part time job? Can I still make decent enough money working as a electrician part time? Is it worth me looking into this since I am 32 years old.

Good luck to everyone wanting to join the trade....can I make a correction to the vid? Inspection always comes before testing, both procedurally and alphabetically...so please dont say testing&Inspection..... Good luck lads

I every where of rhe world the contractors hiring operatives with not care about the certification.. some ones with lots of struggles get certification , this is an umblance mindset. I borne as Electrician at 10 years once I got my university Electrician degree ontherones without qualifation took my post, same here , I got my C&G eelctrical qualification to get a job and another one with CSCS card is hired intead one who has ECS card.every time When I see my diplomas hanging on the wall , I thing are just a frustrated dream.

Guys, iam 30 yo wanna be electrician, iam afraid I can’t go apprentice route because of the £, can any of you pros give me advice of how/what I should do, is college a good choise? Or should I go through some courses?

The colleges need to do a better job of telling lads that they need to get the portfolio and AM2 done after the level 3. Ive spoken to people who are telling me they are a spark with just a level 2 and 3 and the colleges have told them this

I was told by a friend electrician that I could do intensive training which lasts a couple of weeks then do a quick job assessment and then become domestic electrician. I wondered if this its true

This video was put 2 years ago. I wonder if the 46 old guy from the video made it to become an electrician. Does anyone know ?

that will be me.. lol

Richard, did someone put itching powder down your shirt?

is impossible to become an electrician now because is like to become a lawyer, for that reasons many people would prefer clenaer or caretaker job. To many money to be qualify a simple electrician.

Gas engineer, or Sparky? Do any sparkies out there wish they did a different trade? Who earns more?

Dunno who this handsome devil is? 😎

im so confused do you have to do the 3-4 years in college then on to an apprenticeship which is usually another 3-4 years?

too many money and time too

I did a 4 year apprenticeship getting my arse kicked daily by my journeyman to get rid of bad habits and learn the correct way to do things. I was on crap money while all my pals were making great money delivering letters and working in offices, I did 2 years at college then final exams with another 2 years post apprenticeship to become approved. If you dont go through a recognised apprenticeship you will never be a real sparky, wiring houses and installing ev chargers does not make you an electrician, qualifications are easy to get, experience and knowledge take a lifetime.