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
I’ve just completed my level 2 2365 electrical installation course and I'm going start the level 3 2365 course later on this year but I'm not sure what other qualifications i will need to become a fully qualified electrician.
Hi, I have recently (Today) been told im being made redundant and have a weeks notice! As I have never really thought about it as did my apprenticeship with this company but what my qualifications actually allow me to do. I have the following - city and guilds 2330 electro technical certificate...
Can someone please help.
Which city and guild qualifications do I need to work as domestic installer.
As in do electrical work at customers house and sign work off.
I have part p plus 18th edition bs7671
Would I just need to do the 2392-10 testing and inspection as well?
Thanks
hello, looking for a bit of advice if anyone could shed some light. With all the qualifications that are available now I have no idea where mine stand and what I should look to do.
I completed the c&g 2330 level 2 and 3 at college age, but on full time not apprenticeship so no nvq. Also got...
I get different answers to this every time.
Some say you *have* to be a member of an approved trader body (NICEIC etc), some say you only have to have the regulations (now 18th) and even a diploma is not absolutely necessary. What is *absolutely* necessary?
If you job in homes, which body...
Hi all,
I am looking at the 2 courses below and wondering what it actually means in terms of getting a job.
City & Guilds 2365 Course Level 2 & 3 Diploma - https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/courses/2365-course
Bronze: Domestic Installer Course -...
There have been some posts on this forum about members being critical about the current status of "electricians" with everything from 5 day courses to 4 years training.
Most of the controversy is valid because the trade seems to have failed to demand that the standard of training meets industry...
Hi there, as the title suggests I would like to complete a course in cctv installation with the long-term goal of becoming a sole trader and working for myself.
I am aware that there could potentially be other aspects such as alarm and fire systems but at the moment I would appreciate any help...
Hello, so I have recently decided that I wish to partake upon the task of becoming a qualified electrician (I know it's a pretty lengthy process). However, I am 26 years old and have been told that attaining an apprenticeship in the central belt of Scotland will be hard due to my age. I am...
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I have completed c&g 2365 Level 2 and currently doing 2365 Level 3 at college. I would like to stick with Domestic electrician and upgrade to commercial later on down the line. After I finish level 3 what would be the next steps I'd need to take to become a qualified domestic...
Hi Guys,
I’m new to the forum and just wanted to ask some advice about what qualifications you actually have to have to be able to do small non notifable works legally and if I can sign Minor works certificates at my level.
I currently hold C&G 2365 Level 2 and 3, 17th editon regs and PAT...
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New to this forum was looking for some advice of some electricians, I am currently in training to be a electrician, I have mymy level 3 award In requirements for electrical installations bs7671:2018 603/3298/0 also level 3 award In the building regulations for electrical...
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I need to help please, I studied in the UK approx 7 years ago. Right after writing my C&G 2391 Level 3 I moved back home to South Africa. A short while after I received the results and passed. I have been working in South Africa since. I have been doing domestic, industrial and mining...
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Served as an industrial maintenance spark and really want to get into domestic sparking full time, I've put the feelers out to a few electricians for some experience and would like to put myself through the relevant quals or see if any of my existing quals can be transferred (night school...
Hello everyone this is my first post on this site and is one I have been wondering for a while (sorry if this have been posted before)
Do I need the inspection and testing qualification to carry out and then fill in and complete the 3 main tests / Certs : Minor works, electrical installation...
Good afternoon,
I am just looking into doing my testing qualifications but not sure what one to do, should I do C&G 2391-52, would that then allow me to test and sign off my own work?
I have been recommended doing the EAL version of this test because it is ‘easier’ is that true?
Hi, I need some advice which course I should sign up for? I want to sign up with Napit as EICR qualified electrician.
I want to eventually be able to sign my own work off, complete condition reports, minor work cert. - all domestic side work.
Current qualifications 2330 level 2+3 and 17...
Hi,
Just a quick and maybe stupid question...but I'm a fully qualified electrician including 2391 etc but don't do much domestically and looking at doing CCTV domestically is there another qual or license needed for this?
Or is it 'competence' and part p and wiring regs cover it?
Cheers
I have previously worked as a field service and installation engineer (AV DATA CAT5 areas) for over 12 years, although i am currently working in IT but i am interested in a career change as a EV home charger installer, or smart meter installer.
What are the required qualifications to become one...
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