David Roche left his job in his 30's to retrain as an electrician. Learn about the decisions he made, why we chose a college over a fast track course.

Gary Hayers explores the journey from college to a registered NICEIC Domestic installer (now know as a dwelling installer)

Essential viewing for anyone looking to change careers, book a college course and work in the electrical industry.

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00:00 Retraining as an electrician - David Roche
01:30 Why did you want a career change?
02:50 Why choose the electrical trade?
03:45 Choosing a college - vs - fast track courses
04:20 Level 2 - evening class
06:10 Level 3 - EAL Installing testing and ensuring compliance of electrical installations.
07:50 Building up a portfolio of work
11:00 The portfolio is difficult - would you work for FREE?
12:05 Beyond the textbook
14:10 Starting to work in the electrical industry
15:40 Investing in equipment to get started
17:50 NICEIC Assessment
21:00 The course is just the start of the journey.
22:15 Continuing training EV and smart home tech
25:20 David's advice if you want to retrain

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Further viewing
Are you QUALIFIED as an ELECTRICIAN? - Gary shares his advice with an adult re-trainer.    • Are you QUALIFIED as an ELECTRICIAN? ...  

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