Recent content by Big Dan

Paul b b- How did you manage to go to NCS Southampton (have requested info pack from them) being up in Gloucester??? Have you moved since??

Washing Machine, NEC NW892, modified to take up space. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160374734993 I bought this washing machine in a fit of desperation. My old washing machine ate a pair of my undies and would no longer work, so I sent it packing. After about five...

From the same seller: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160366724092 Yamaha Trike of Death T-Shirt As I have only one Trike of Death to sell, everyone else will have to settle with a T shirt. Firstly, let me tell you that the shirts are a limited edition because they...

After composing myself after reading this and trying to explain to the wife why I'm crying and giggling like a schoolboy i have found some equally amusing other items for sale by the same guy...

Just sent the application forms off for Bridgwater. Well spotted Neil Applaud Smiley I had looked at Bridgwater but only saw the full-time course. Damn sight cheaper and just round the corner! Shouldnt be such a waiting list either as its a distance course.

Unfortunately I fall outside the realms of young person (16-24) now so JTL is out of the question for me. Thanks though Dean

Point taken Apache. I'll compromise. Happy to wear chaps whilst customers are about. ; -)

Took your advice Stuart. http://www.talk.electricianforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=97055

Hi All, Am currently looking to retrain as an electrician (coming from a completely unrelated background) in the Somerset/Bristol/South Gloucestershire area. I'm 32 and have loads of experience in customer service and general business management (currently run my own company). Looking for...

Alrighty then. Dan (surprisingly), 32, Bristol Area, Married, 2 kids, 3 cats and soon to be 2 guinea pigs just dont tell the kids before Christmas or the cats how to open the cage. Sarcastic, Witty and dashingly handsome. Have working everywhere previously (retail/insurance/police) and...

Oh- I'll shut up then. You can ditch this one if you like (as its your forum!) :-)

Hi Stuart, Can i get workj without qualifications??? I thought electricians mates etc still had to have some form of qualification??? I have read (rightly or wrongly) that an apprentice earns about

Its gone???

I have looked into the college route which moneywise would have been my first option but the next available course is September 2010! I would like/need to get qualified ASAP as being 32 and having a wife/kids/mortgage/cats etc rules out the option of doing it through an apprenticeship as I...

Hi All, Just signed up to the forum as need as much help as I can get. I am looking to retrain as a sparky from a completely unrelated background (as is everyone at the moment). Am looking at signing up to the OLCI "Become and electrician" course (2330 part 2 and 3, 17th edition, Part P...