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I know this has come up before and I've had a quick rummage through some of
the older posts but:

1. Is it possible to re-train in the evenings

2. Presumably some sort of practical experience is also required

3. What sort of salay could you expect to start with and how would it rise
with time

I've got a B.Eng in electronic engineering so have some knowledge that might
be useful - does the qualification help?

Andy.


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I've got a B.Eng in electronic engineering so have some knowledge that
might
be useful - does the qualification help?


Not in itself, but it means that you will have no trouble whatsoever with
any of the concepts and could be an advantage when setting out in business
if you use the letters after your name.

Christian.


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I've got a B.Eng in electronic engineering so have some knowledge that

might
be useful - does the qualification help?


Not in itself, but it means that you will have no trouble whatsoever with
any of the concepts and could be an advantage when setting out in business
if you use the letters after your name.


Yeah, I spotted an early post were you said you had one!

I've got a PhD as well - fat load of use that will be.



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1) Availability of courses depends on where you live and what level you
want to achieve. A C&G on 16th Edition IEE regs ia an absolute must.
Ask at your local college.
2) Again it depends on what you want to do but yes, practical
experience is required.
3) Look in your local papre or job centre for salaries.
With an electronics background, try looking at control engineering such
as BMS or PLC's. They're a growing field.

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Andy Evans wrote:

I know this has come up before and I've had a quick rummage through some of
the older posts but:

1. Is it possible to re-train in the evenings

2. Presumably some sort of practical experience is also required

3. What sort of salay could you expect to start with and how would it rise
with time

I've got a B.Eng in electronic engineering so have some knowledge that might
be useful - does the qualification help?

Andy.


yes most local colleges will do evening courses, 16th edition and
testing and inspecting courses would be a minimum

Loz



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In message , Andy Evans
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I know this has come up before and I've had a quick rummage through some of
the older posts but:

1. Is it possible to re-train in the evenings

2. Presumably some sort of practical experience is also required

3. What sort of salay could you expect to start with and how would it rise
with time

I've got a B.Eng in electronic engineering so have some knowledge that might
be useful - does the qualification help?


Not from the post I've read above ...

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