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  • I found this a pretty big hurdle. I'm not going to get further into installing consumer units and designing circuits. I might have liked to years ago but now it's just too brutal in comparison with my other work.

    I struggle to make time for the small pieces and I'm so used to joining bigger stuff together I find it difficult to scale down! I am very busy on home renovations at the moment, just had to tidy up a shower I built nearly 20 years ago. It reminded me of a lot of my struggles back then.

  • I’ve done some design work and projects on my course. Doing cable calcs, diversity etc. So I have some knowledge of it, and used a bit of it for the cabin wiring. But I’m aware that between theory and reality lies a rather large gap that experience will need to fill!

    Hopefully I can get my NVQ, and then AM2, and then join NIC or any other competent person scheme. Hopefully within a couple years.
    Seems a bit daunting taking up a new trade in your 30s, but with kiddo on the way I need some reliable income!

    What is your trade/job if I may be so bold to ask? I’ve always wondered, your work seems fairly multifaceted so I could never figure it out.

  • It's a good choice. It's not such a bad time to start. I did the installation/testing course as well. Just couldn't get into it on my own. I'm happy problem solving and small works.

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