hello,
my name is simon and i am 36. i have had an interest in electronics since i was very young. now i want to try working in electronics at a beginner level, then hopefully move up as i gain more qualifications and experience. i worked for about 6-7 years as an electrician. then completed an hnc electronics course. i am going to start an hnd soon. i have some arduino stuff and learning about c programming and arduino.
what sort of thing should i know to work in electronics as an undergraduate. i understand this level to be none degree but working toward. hnc and hnd are degree level so i was hoping that i would be able to get work in the industry with these.
what sort of thing should i be aiming at. i have tried getting work as a solder/assembler but with no work experience of soldering (or very little) the agencies wont take me on. i contacted a company and they said that i needed a degree and to look at their vacancies page. this put me off as i dont yet have a degree and would someday like a masters. i am going the distance learning route. i am happy to take a minimum wage job if i know that it will lead somewhere but getting past the agency is a nightmare.
any advice would be great.
thanks
simon
my name is simon and i am 36. i have had an interest in electronics since i was very young. now i want to try working in electronics at a beginner level, then hopefully move up as i gain more qualifications and experience. i worked for about 6-7 years as an electrician. then completed an hnc electronics course. i am going to start an hnd soon. i have some arduino stuff and learning about c programming and arduino.
what sort of thing should i know to work in electronics as an undergraduate. i understand this level to be none degree but working toward. hnc and hnd are degree level so i was hoping that i would be able to get work in the industry with these.
what sort of thing should i be aiming at. i have tried getting work as a solder/assembler but with no work experience of soldering (or very little) the agencies wont take me on. i contacted a company and they said that i needed a degree and to look at their vacancies page. this put me off as i dont yet have a degree and would someday like a masters. i am going the distance learning route. i am happy to take a minimum wage job if i know that it will lead somewhere but getting past the agency is a nightmare.
any advice would be great.
thanks
simon