Reading material published by the Institute of Engineering and Technology. More essential titles such as the wiring regulation, on-site guides and guidance notes that give a comprehensive insight into parts of the regulations (e.g. selection and erection of wiring systems) to key parts of electrical systems (e.g. earthing and bonding) down to less essential but just as informative titles like electricians guide to the building regulations and electricians guides on BS5266 and BS5839 (the British standards for emergency lighting and fire detection and alarm systems respectively). The internet is a great source of information especially online communities such as the IET website forums. YouTube can be a great source of both practical and theoretical knowledge with trade and consumer bodies publishing videos as well as individual electricians and engineers making videos that focus on teaching particular know how of installation or discussing goings on in the industry.

when starting my apprenticeship, I didn't appreciate or realise the extent and breadth of the industry into which I was entering. The industry contains innumerable niches and corners of specialisation that by completing your apprenticeship you open many doors.

The industry has many opportunities for upwards advancement from achieving your core grade at the end of your apprenticeship through your approval status and technician status whence you can start working towards becoming an engineer. throughout this progress you would be entering into more supervisory and then managerial roles. At the end of 5 years I would like be an approved electrician just about to gain my technician status.

An apprenticeship with Goring Electrical Services offers many opportunities to learn and hone your skills. If you want to learn they'll teach you.

I have had to study my electrical installation level 3 a lot in year 2 and now in my 3rd year I find myself studying a lot more to keep on top of it whilst working.

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I hope to be a good and knowledgeable Electrician, and possibly have my own apprentice.

The advice id give to someone that is looking to join Goring Electrical is that you'll need to be a hard working person, make sure you listen to what everyone has to say, be confident and believe in yourself. Don't be scared to ask questions, do what your told. They will reward your good work!

I'm doing the 'city and guilds level 3 NVQ diploma in installing electro technical systems and equipment and electro technical services' course at Steve Willis Training Centre

There is a lot more to learnt than I initially thought there would be.

I would hope to be a qualified electrician with plenty of experience.

I would highly recommend doing a apprenticeship as you get the hands on experience that you wouldn't get at college. Advice I would give is if at first if you don't understand something don't worry as eventually it will come very easily to you. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions if you need to and make sure you focus both at work and college.

Electrical apprenticeship level 3.

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An approved qualified electrician.

Do what you are told, work hard and listen to what you're being taught.

I am currently attending Chichester College, taking a level 3 electrical installation diploma hoping to achieve this by September 2019. By doing so I can then look to complete, my NVQ and AM2 Exams nearing the end of my apprenticeship.

My apprenticeship has not differed from what I initially thought it would be like. It has turned out to be a really eye-opening has to what is like to work on a construction site and for an electrical company such as Goring Electrical full time.

In 5 years' time I would like to be working for Goring as a Qualified Electrician and one day hopefully be training my own apprentice. Also I would like to have my own site and be supervisor of those who complete electrical installation on it.

The advice in which I would give an apprentice looking to join Goring Electrical would be, make sure that they are willing to give anything a try whether it's a difficult task at hand or not. Make sure that you have good punctuality and also looking to learn new thing and gain a new skill. Overall enjoy you time working for Goring Electrical.