AM2 or NVQ level 3

[Plonker 3]

Right I have my 236 parts 1 and 2, AM1, 2391 and also what looks like a C&G 2350 but cant find what this actually is on the website.

Now I am looking for work at the moment, but struggling due to not having either my NVQ level3 or AM2 so not JIB graded for electrician.

Now if I was to get my AM2 would I become a Approved electrician?

If so why do people go down the route of NVQ level 3?

 

[Guest123]

I would go down the NVQ road if I were you, but quickly as it's all changing very soon. JIB will grade you as approved with this.

 

[Plonker 3]

I thought as much, but I am going to have to pay for it myself, and looking round the AM2 is cheaper and quicker to do.

 

[Guest123]

You say you have a C&G 2350...are you sure it's a city and guilds qual and not the 2356 as this is the number for the NVQ???

 

[Plonker 3]

Well it says 2350 on the bottom, I shall scan it in and post it here and see if you recognise it.

Just noticed I have my 2360 part 3 also.

 

[Plonker 3]

Heres a copy of the certificate

 

[Phil]

i would do the nvq if i were you. there is a place called delta that do the nvq for £550 ish which is a great price. some need the am2 when younger to claim the nvq. depends on your age

 

[Plonker 3]

So doing AM2 now wouldnt get me to be approved then?

 

[Guest123]

Heres a copy of the certificate

That is an NVQ, albeit L2.

 

[Phil]

have a look here and here the jib are maybe worth a call and ask them directly, although they are not always the easiest to get an answer from

 

[Plonker 3]

OK cheers people, I think contacting JIB is going to be the way forward for me then.

 

[alarm man]

just to swerve slighty,if i was looking to get back into sparking what would i need to add, ive got c&g 236 part 1 & 2,am1+am2,16th edition,nvq level 3 + my jib electrician card(is it still vaild?)
not actively looking to get back but never say never,been out gthe game 14-15 yrs

cheers
alarm man

 

[Phil]

just to swerve slighty,if i was looking to get back into sparking what would i need to add, ive got c&g 236 part 1 & 2,am1+am2,16th edition,nvq level 3 + my jib electrician card(is it still vaild?)
not actively looking to get back but never say never,been out gthe game 14-15 yrs

cheers
alarm man

i would do the 2382 (17th) and if you have some paracetamol the 2391 the jib card would need re applying for as well as taking the ecs test.

 

[alarm man]

doing the ecs soon.companys paying for it for all engineers..