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...
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My name is Chris, I am currently doing my nvq level 3, as with usual city in guilds they word everything so genericly, that half the time you don't know what they are asking, I was wondering if anybody had a completed portfolio I could take a beak at to know...
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I have been speaking to a local asbestos firm about the possibility of organising some bespoke electrician asbestos training. This would cover, Awareness Training, Sample Taking and Non Licensed Works. If you are interested than drop me a PM with your e mail address and I will add your...
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Just want people's views if what I'm considering doing is doable
I am wanting to get my nvq3 but currently out of the trade .
I have got previous experience - 8 yrs and c&g 2360 parts 1 and 2.
I want to do 2 days a wk electrical as a mate/improver so I can get my nvq3
Either working...
Had an email from NICEIC, they are starting to give some thought for the 18th training. Where there is a profit and a way to extract more money from electricians you cna guarantee certsure will be involved somewhere.
It looks like you can do the full course if you havent got a recent 17th ed. or...
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My boss is paying for me to complete my NVQ3 with quick step electrical.
Has anyone used these before. Feedback?
Do they do the writing up?
Do these do AM2 in the course or would I have to do this somewhere else
Thanks
hi guys, just a quick hello from a new member. I've just started my full scope electricians course, and was looking for a forum with experienced guys who might be able to offer help or advice along the way.
cheers!
Hello all, just wanted to say hello. Started my first day's training today after jacking in my recruitment job. I've always wanted to be a sparky and I guess it's never too late! I have a lot of work to do...
I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction of additional...
I've finished my level 3 2365 in college and I've been working as electrical improver for 2 years. I want to work on getting my gold card now. I wanted to go with quickstep but they say you suppose to be a practicing electrician for 3 years to go with them. I'm thinking now about xs training but...
Hi guys, few months back my company put me on Inspection and testing course and NVQ3 in Maintenance Engineering to get me multi skilled. Agreed to it thinking it's always good to have another piece of certs.
But I had to sign the agreement saying I will not leave the company for the 12 months...
Having read some of the threads on the forum, I can see the issue of DIYers working on domestic electrics is a bit contentious but I hope this question will not cause any problems.
I was wondering whether there is any form of training where by a DIYer like myself can extend their domestic...
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I'm looking to retrain as an electrician and want to find out exactly what courses I need to undertake and the best route to go down. Google it and you're hit with course after course that suggest it can all happen in a matter of weeks (not to undermind those courses) however I am a...
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You've all seen John Ward on youtube
I found sparkyninja on youtube does videos also
SparkyNinja - https://www.youtube.com/user/SparkyNinjaVideos/videos
2391-52 practical test video
2391-52 training videos
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PFC testing theory PFC testing theory for Single Phase...
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I have enrolled on to the NVQ level 3 course with the AM2 assessment and I'm eager to complete my portfolio in order to further my career.
I've worked on various sites, worked for various reactive maintenance firms and now I work for myself. I've focused on been a self employed domestic...
As most of you are aware part p was introduced in 2005. This has lead to a huge surge in people becoming part p registered installers. This is not the issue although anyone who works on electrical installations should have "sufficient" knowledge and training as to minimise risk.
The approved...
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I have enrolled on to the NVQ level 3 course with the AM2 assessment and I'm eager to complete my portfolio in order to further my career.
I started off working for free as I had a career change at the age of 26. I've worked on various sites, worked for various reactive maintenance...
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I'm very close to agreeing to start a course with Train4Jobs and am hoping that there are members who have either qualified this way, have begun training with them or know anybody who has completed with them and can give me feedback/advice both positive and negative.
I'm signing up to a 3...
hi guy, just wondering if anyone is in the middle of or has completed the 5357 nvq? I’m looking for a little guidance as I’m stuck working away and can’t get to my training provider at the minute, I’ve started the log bog book and done a few write ups with photos etc and just wanted to cross...
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I am a Bulgarian citizen who has been living and working in the UK around 5 years and would love to apply for ECS card. I have a master degree in Electronics but I don't know if it covers the NVQ level requirements for ECS card.
I also have 2394, 2395, 17th edition and recently...
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