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  1. E

    Would any of you be interested in answering a short questionnaire that my college wants me to do?

    Hi all. Bit of a strange one here. I was active on the forum earlier this year with a view to doing my training in the UK. Well turns out i've moved to France pre-Brexit and am now doing my training here ! The college I want to do it through has asked me to get at least 1 electrician to...
  2. Miguel36

    is it better to study in a college or in a private centre?

    Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Like many people, I want to change my career and I have been doing quite a lot of research and I end up with this dilema. Is it better to do a one year package in a private center that includes: -C&G 2365-02: Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations -C&G...
  3. P

    I Need Work North Yorkshire Electrical Level 2 & 3 Student now looking for work

    Hi Guys, I am York based mature student who recently passed my college courses in Electrical Installation level 2 & 3 and my inspection & testing Also have PAT testing qualification and looking at doing my 18th edition in September. I am looking at for an electricians mate job, Apprenticeship...
    • pcwinstalls
    • Thread
    • apprenticeship college electrical electrical work electrician electrician job electricians labourer job level level 2 level 3 looking looking for work north student work yorkshire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
  4. H

    Apprentice in need of help with college work.

    Hi there, I am currently in the second year of my apprenticeship and i'm in the process of doing my design project. im stuck on one of the questions (the last question :rolleyes: ). The question is relating to isolation and switching, I have to give an example for: Isolation for electrical...
  5. SairaJoy

    I'm currently an EE college student. Need to ask 6 interview style questions regarding workplace writing requirements for EE's

    Current EE college student with questions for advanced technical writing assignment. (I am supposed to interview an Electrical Engineer about workplace writing expectations/requirements)... 1 - On a daily basis, how much time/energy do you spend on writing/producing documents? 2 - How often do...
  6. A

    UK Need help with some college questions

    Hi could anyone help with some questions for college? Possible effect of TNC-S earthing arrangement has on pfc compared to TN-S?
    • AaronG
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    • apprenticeship college currently help need help pfc possible questions
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. J

    I Need Work Seeking 30 Industry placements for college students

    Hi Yall, I am a course leader at one of the biggest colleges in the south, and have been tasked with the job of finding work experience for over 30 students. This work experience will help with their progression through the start of their career and gives them vial on site experience which we...
  8. HarryJ

    I Need Work Completed all qualifications

    Hello. I've been working as a maintenance engineer for 5 years now. At college I've completed all my level 2 and 3, my portfolio. I need a job fully focused on installation and thr rgd to get mr through my am2. I simply haven't done enough installation over tye years because I haven't had to
    • HarryJ
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    • college completed electrical work electrician electrician job engineer fully hello job level level 2 maintenance portfolio qualifications work working years
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: People Seeking Electrical Jobs / Employment
  9. C

    18th edition virtual college

    Has anyone used virtual college to do the 18th edition course? I have completed the course on their website and am trying to now book my test but all they have done is put me into contact with the NICEIC.
  10. H

    Help with apprentice wages

    Hello, I am an apprentice electrician and I study at college in the evenings which I pay for myself. My employer pays me an apprenticeship wage which is awful and I feel like I may be getting mugged off abit. The employ doesn’t help me with anything at all? Is everything they’re doing legit...
  11. S

    2391-52 Gold Card so no need for 3 years at college anymore.

    So, I've been told once uhave achieved your 18th edition and completed your 2391-52 which gives u an NVQ level 3, That u can apply for a Golf card in testing and inspection. So no need to spend 3 years in college anymore. Surely this cant be true?
  12. Marc Lajevardi

    About 3 years ago I finished college doing my level 3 NVQ electrical...

    I didn't fail any exams or anything but when I've looked over my certs I can't see my 17th edition. Does anyone know if I would have got this in with the 2 years I done at college or is it seperate? I've tried calling the college numerous times but it just keeps ringing out. If anyone can give...
  13. J

    Hi from Iver, Bucks..

    Hi, I'm an Engineering Technician working mainly as an LX on marina and related installations, and on commercial vessels. A lot of this is regular inspection and test work, and I am also involved with remote monitoring of equipment. Its an interesting time for LX guys if you can keep up to...
  14. G

    Diploma in Electrical Installations (2365)

    Hi, I'm thinking about starting a two year course at my local college, the course is Diploma in Electrical Installations 2365 (levels two and three) My question is what else would I need to be a qualified electrician? I see so many courses available and I don't want to spend two years doing...
  15. AndyHewson

    Recent 2365 full time college qualified, how to get NVQ now?

    Hello all, My first post on here. I have just completed my level 3 2365 course at my local college. Now as it was a full time course and not an apprenticeship I understand that I now need to do the on-site experience and complete a portfolio of evidence showing my work to gain the NVQ and...
    • AndyHewson
    • Thread
    • 2365 college electrical nvq full time get how to nvq qualified recent time training
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. Adam_92

    Looking for some help with my college course.

    Hey, I'm doing my NVQ level 3 and wondering if somebody can help me with some questions because my tutor is no help at all. 1. describe the types of faults most likely to occur in a) terminations and connection b)instrumentation and metering at the intake position. my asnwers; 1. a)...
  17. J

    I failed to complete my NVQ..

    I shall cut a long story short, I started my apprenticeship to gain my NVQ level 3 just over 3 years ago when 20 and a year into it I had to deal with a few issues in my life including a couple of bereavements in the family and other personal issues which ended up causing me to lose complete...
  18. A

    Hello Everyone.... Help if possible?

    Hello everyone I am completely new to this forum and to the trade in general. I’m 29 and currently looking at changing my career of which I plan to start college later this year to eventually become a qualified electrician. In the interim I’m looking for experience of which I’m willing to...
    • Andrew1889
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    • advice career college everyone experience hello help possible sparky west yorkshire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. Gavin John Hyde

    What do college courses teach these days?

    Been helping a friend put some conduit up today to run cat5e and phone cable down to the shed/office in his garden. His son is doing a plumbing course at college and was keen to help with the conduit and bending, His method of putting an off set into the conduit was to get a butane torch and...
  20. gazdkw82

    College tutor - rcd issue

    My tutor at college is really good. Explains things well and is very knowledgable. He has mentioned a few times that the use of RCD’s doesn’t comply with the regs. By this he means that in the regs it states that rcds cannot effect other circuits upon operation. So the use of rcds protecting...
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