17th Full for £350 in two days

[WelshSparky1]

Hey all,

I've just done my 17th edition full at Capital Training in Cardiff. It was for £350 in two days, unlike the usual four days people assume it has to be done in.

Only reason I'm posting this is that I've noticed throughout the forum people saying they've paid £400-£500 and done it in like four days, both of which is a waste of money.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

I did mine in 4 days, exam on the 5th and its a lot to take in, so how it can be done effectively in 2 is beyond me, unless you are only being taught to pass the exam

that is exactly correct...

 

[Sparky Ninja]

I disagree, I learnt the whole scope and everything required, it all depends on the teacher I suppose

Well obviously you disagree.

 

[WelshSparky1]

Well obviously you disagree.

Lol, fair point

 

[pushrod]

Did mine 6 evenings, exam on 7th , cost £200, scored 57/60 but still don't feel as if i know it particularly well

 

[Dazza1976]

If you are updating from the 16th edition, I dont see why you cant do it in a day. I know about 4 people who have done it that way, and sat the exam in the same afternoon passing no problem atall.
At the end of the day it is only the updates that you need to learn about, all the questions are multiple choice, and all the answers are in the regs anyway, so you dont have to memorise everything, you just need to be able to find your way around the regs.
I am still yet to do mine, but will probably go for the deal at Crawley college, which is £170 all in, which is very good compared to the ridiculous amount some colleges are charging.

Central Sussex College | Courses | 17th Edition Wiring Regulations - Update

 

[WayneL]

The full scope of the 17th edition course cannot be delivered effectively in 2 days.

I agree.

City and Guilds quote 30 to 35 hours of tutoring which, obviously, can't be delivered in two days.

http://www.cityandguilds.com/documents/Centre (Generic)/2382-10-l3-hb-v1.2.pdf

Anything less than this and you are obviously being primed for the exam, rather than being taught to use the regs properly

My course was 11 weeks, one night per week, for 3 hours. (£200)

 

[sparks72]

when does the allotted time run out??

Nicey want you to have the 17th by the end of the year (they want £350+VAT)

 

[Robinson]

at that price i bet they do !

 

[Sparky Ninja]

I agree.

City and Guilds quote 30 to 35 hours of tutoring which, obviously, can't be delivered in two days.

http://www.cityandguilds.com/documents/Centre (Generic)/2382-10-l3-hb-v1.2.pdf

Anything less than this and you are obviously being primed for the exam, rather than being taught to use the regs properly

My course was 11 weeks, one night per week, for 3 hours. (£200)

I checked the walled garden and it refers to approximately 34 hours also.