UK Advice on becoming qualified.

[Thomas97]

Hi,
I’m just looking for some advice/ someone to point me in the right direction please.

Basically I worked as an electrician for 5ish years from when I was 18 to 23. I’m 25 now and want to get back into electrics but the only qualification I currently have is the AM2.
Is anyone able to help me out on where to start/ the best route to take to becoming fully qualified.

Any help is appreciated, thank you.

 

[MJPD29]

Wouldn't worry about the gold card. Means nothing, never had one, never seen one, never been asked for one. JIB is a dinosaur organisation who are trying to hang onto the industry. As for the qualifications, I'm surprised you got an am2 without everything else, usually it's the last stage. Next step probably look into doing your level 3 NVQ

 

[JBW175]

I’m sure I just phoned up and booked it lol.

So if I complete an NVQ level 3 and pass the 18th edition exam I can apply for a gold card?
Thanks.

Check the ECS website for their criteria for a gold card.

Might just need AM2, 18th and H&S for a card. Get your 2391 amd you might get approved.

If you do need NVQ3, might struggle to get on a course unless you can prove prior learning / experience / qualifications etc…

Good luck with it all.

 

[Dustydazzler]

BEcoming an approved sparks in 2022 must be the most convoluted process in modern history

 

[westward10]

Exactly the same as me Dave, even the age. I'm Feb '64 vintage.

Nearly me too Jan 65 vintage, brother is Feb 64.

 

[DPG]

Nearly me too Jan 65 vintage, brother is Feb 64.

Full of old giffers this forum.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I dont have AM2 because it was not about back in the day, i dont have NVQ3 for the same reason.
I do have C&G 236 parts1/2 plus 43 years experience . What are my chances of getting a job?
Getting on a bit 58 years old

Sorry Dave, no chance. Entry level requirements to become registered with Napit are a very specialised 5 day course with a random on line provider. 43 years experience just won't cut it I'm afraid.

 

[7029 dave]

Sorry Dave, no chance. Entry level requirements to become registered with Napit are a very specialised 5 day course with a random on line provider. 43 years experience just won't cut it I'm afraid.

Steve you could be right lol, my question was two fold, tongue and cheek also quite serious. I just wondered what some of you guys with their own business, if somebody like me would attract interest for employment.

 

[nicebutdim]

Steve you could be right lol, my question was two fold, tongue and cheek also quite serious. I just wondered what some of you guys with their own business, if somebody like me would attract interest for employment.

I'd imagine many businesses would jump at the chance of employing experience over youth, especially smaller businesses who needed an extra pair of hands on less than full time hours.

This industry, like all others, needs to continually train new blood, but doing so is always going to be something of a gamble. New apprentices will mostly have limited abilities, but too many never garner any enthusiasm or bolt for the door upon completion of training.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Steve you could be right lol, my question was two fold, tongue and cheek also quite serious. I just wondered what some of you guys with their own business, if somebody like me would attract interest for employment.

Crikey Dave, I thought it 100% joking.
43 years experience! You'd get snapped up.

 

[Dave OCD]

Steve you could be right lol, my question was two fold, tongue and cheek also quite serious. I just wondered what some of you guys with their own business, if somebody like me would attract interest for employment.

I'd employ you Dave, with my son,also David we could be 3D electrical.

 

[freddo]

This industry, like all others, needs to continually train new blood, but doing so is always going to be something of a gamble. New apprentices will mostly have limited abilities, but too many never garner any enthusiasm.

This is probably the biggest problem for the company I work for.