durry743 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hello Everybody, I'm new here as i'm about to leave the the H M Forces after 22 years service (Arghhh) Lol. Well i'm after advice; i've booked myself into TAVCOM to complete the following courses: CCTV Practical Intruder Alarms Access Control IP Security Fire Alarms Now i've been told by Electrical Training Providers that i should do an Electrical Installers/Electricians course first; however TAVCOM/some people are saying its complete '********' so i've joined this Forum to speak to actual engineers and find the truth???? Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciative Durry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hello Everybody, I'm new here as i'm about to leave the the H M Forces after 22 years service (Arghhh) Lol. Well i'm after advice; i've booked myself into TAVCOM to complete the following courses: CCTV Practical Intruder Alarms Access Control IP Security Fire Alarms Now i've been told by Electrical Training Providers that i should do an Electrical Installers/Electricians course first; however TAVCOM/some people are saying its complete '********' so i've joined this Forum to speak to actual engineers and find the truth???? Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciative Durry Hi Durry Welcome to the forum. What was you thinking of doing? If you just want to work in the security industry and you are competent with electrics then just do the security stuff. If you are thinking about everything electrical then you need to do the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durry743 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hey, Firstly thank you for the reply, people do have manners Lol I'm just looking into the servicing & maintenance role to be completely truthful. I've spent sometime working on Main Battle Tanks, as in servicing, maintenance and crewing; therefore understand detection and remedy of faults etc. I've looked at a number of roles to do upon leaving the Army, but Security Engineer sounds like the only thing i'd find interesting to be truthful. All the courses i detailed above are level 3 BTECs and upon completing the four security modules i receive a diploma in security engineering; however then i'll have to find some work experience Lol I have enough funds to complete an Electrical Installers/Mates Course afterwards; however would it be a waste of my money? Regards Durry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I have enough funds to complete an Electrical Installers/Mates Course afterwards; however would it be a waste of my money? I think so, you sound like you would be fairly confident wiring up a spur. What part of the country would you be looking to settle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durry743 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm looking at Wiltshire or Gloucestershire, i have family in the East of Midlands; however that's my third choice at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 You could send your CV out to all the companies in the desired areas, many would be happy to take on a maturish trainee. I have employed ex forces before and have always found ex forces very good employees to have on-board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durry743 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'll get on to that tomorrow ASAP. I appreciate all the help and direction you have given me this evening. I'm going to stay on the site as it has been a real good education. Again, thank you for imparting your wisdom Regards Durry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'll get on to that tomorrow ASAP. I appreciate all the help and direction you have given me this evening. I'm going to stay on the site as it has been a real good education. Again, thank you for imparting your wisdom Regards Durry Your welcome, though it was nothing really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 As above id agree with Pete. Get ur cv out there. You also have a super attitude. Id say the electrical is a waste from experience for this industry Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavePhelps Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I work for a company in Gloucestershire who are always looking for new recruits with good attitude, PM when you settle. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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