hello there,

im currently in the army and im due to leave in about may

im looking for employment in cctv and access control, i have no qualifications as yet but ive been looking into courses...

the qualifications gained from the course i want to do are city and guilds 1859 (02,03)

i was just wondering if these qualifications stand me in good stead to get a job? if so what kind of salary would i be able to achieve?

any help is appreciated

mark

hello there,

im currently in the army and im due to leave in about may

im looking for employment in cctv and access control, i have no qualifications as yet but ive been looking into courses...

the qualifications gained from the course i want to do are city and guilds 1859 (02,03)

i was just wondering if these qualifications stand me in good stead to get a job? if so what kind of salary would i be able to achieve?

any help is appreciated

mark

hello m8.

Companies will take you on as a trainee if they like what they see. i don't think 17 - 18 k is unreasonable to ask/offer for a starter. we have an ex army guy works for us and to be fair they (army) put him through his C&G. experience means more than qualifications in this game it seems, but that may change soon. i have worked for companies where i have been the only one with the relevant C&G's. if you want to start soon, get the yellow pages and phone book out and call round, trust me they will give you an interview if they are looking for people. I work for ABEL and we start guys with little experience and train them up, its hard to find good experienced engineers. look us up mate, worth a try.

good luck.

Edited October 11, 200718 yr by tinnitus

hello m8.

Companies will take you on as a trainee if they like what they see. i don't think 17 - 18 k is unreasonable to ask/offer for a starter. we have an ex army guy works for us and to be fair they (army) put him through his C&G. experience means more than qualifications in this game it seems, but that may change soon. i have worked for companies where i have been the only one with the relevant C&G's. if you want to start soon, get the yellow pages and phone book out and call round, trust me they will give you an interview if they are looking for people. I work for ABEL and we start guys with little experience and train them up, its hard to find good experienced engineers. look us up mate, worth a try.

good luck.

Well worth a try, abel will take on anyone. i have often thought about sending a manakin to them for an interview, bet it would have a Connect and keys in its hand within the hour.

Well worth a try, abel will take on anyone. i have often thought about sending a manakin to them for an interview, bet it would have a Connect and keys in its hand within the hour.

I would steer clear of nvq courses they are not really valued in the industry imo,but they may get you a foot in the door mate.

I would steer clear of nvq courses they are not really valued in the industry imo,but they may get you a foot in the door mate.

tbh, i have both NVQ and C & G and none are worth a great deal. as in this industry there are no actual need for qualies, like a spark has to have 16th[soon to be 17th] edition to do periodics ect.

so just get your hands dirty and you can't go wrong.

hello there,

im currently in the army and im due to leave in about may

im looking for employment in cctv and access control, i have no qualifications as yet but ive been looking into courses...

the qualifications gained from the course i want to do are city and guilds 1859 (02,03)

i was just wondering if these qualifications stand me in good stead to get a job? if so what kind of salary would i be able to achieve?

any help is appreciated

mark

Do you have a trade in the Army??More pertinently, one from the Royal Sigs or REME for example??

how long would i be a trainee usually?

im wanting to move up to glasgow and have seen a few jobs advertised in installation and servicing, what are the chances of me being taken on as one of these?

thanks guys

Edited October 11, 200718 yr by markandrews

i have a qualification in testing radios and fixing radio headsets but thats just an army qualification... i suppose i could put it on my cv...

i have a qualification in testing radios and fixing radio headsets but thats just an army qualification... i suppose i could put it on my cv...

Stop putting yourself down.

You have an Army qualification, so therefore it counts for something, anything you have can go on the CV if it may help.

how long would i be a trainee usually?

im wanting to move up to glasgow and have seen a few jobs advertised in installation and servicing, what are the chances of me being taken on as one of these?

thanks guys

no chance, you need experience. but you have a good chance of a trainee position.