Good day,

I'm hoping I could get some help here. Google is full of contradicting articles so I'm a bit confused.

I am currently a teacher but I also want to become an electrician (childhood dream) which could also function as a part time job.

I registered for my N1 this week and would like to know a few things. I need to finish up to N3 right? As a minimum?
I registered at Intec college as they provide this as a distance course, seeing as though I live in Steynsburg with no college within a 300km radius.
After I finish my N3, do I still then need to do an apprenticeship?
Will I be allowed to write the trade test?
Will I be allowed to write the SANS 10142-1 national exam?

I am really struggling to understand this whole process...

What I basically want to know: What do I need to do (In order) to become a qualified electrician.