BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing Elecy?

[slinger69]

Hi guys,

I am new here and would really like some advice concerning a career change.

I have a BTEC in Electronic Engineering which I gained some 18 years ago. I have never put it too much use, however I always really enjoyed testing circuitry and problem solving and wanted to make a career of it. However I have no knowledge at all of rewiring and the more hands on side of Electrician work.

After investigating further I have come across the C&G 2394/2395 course which would go towards the beginning of training to be a Test and Inspection Electrician. I also realise that I would first need to sit my 17th Edition. I also realise that these 2 training courses would just be just the beginning of something and that I would still need to look at finding apprentice work to gain experience and knowledge.

As i said, I really enjoy working with circuitry and have a good head for maths and problem solving and feel that Test and Inspection Electrician/Engineer work would be a good route to take. However, I have no knowledge of hands on rewiring and dont really want to go down that route.

My question is, is it possible to make a career from just testing and inspecting? is that even possible??? Or does Testing and Inspecting have to involve hands on rewiring of properties.

Are there Test and Inspection Electrician/Engineers out there who just test, inspect and certify works rather than being hands-on?

Im sorry if this question is long winded and naive/silly however any advice at all would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[slinger69]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

Any advice or experiences on how I can at last put my BTEC to good use and change my career would be appreciated.

 

[pepparz]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

u want to be a electrical inspector for an insurance company, all they do is test and inspect.(obviously)

 

[slinger69]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

u want to be a electrical inspector for an insurance company, all they do is test and inspect.(obviously)

Thanks for the response.
I'll look into that further now.

 

[sarky spark]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

I would say anyone would need a thorough knowledge of electrical installation work to have any chance of passing 2394/2395. I have both and they are not for beginners to the trade.

 

[urbanmonkey]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

Agreed, you need a fair bit of hands on experience and knowledge of the science behind it to pass the 2394/2395 exams, I believe the pass rate on the 2394 is around 45%. I found the written exam difficult, the practical assessment is easy if you have plenty of testing experience.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

I'm afraid it's not possible to inspect and test systems you know little about.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

wow this is original.

to the OP:

so tell me:

if you havn`t any installation experience...how do you expect to be able to carry out an inspection in a competant manner?

 

[slinger69]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

Thanks guys, I thought the most concerning the Test and Inspection courses.

Anyone have any suggestions of which path I could take with my BTEC in Engineering?
Possibly a decent course (other than a Degree) I could do to enhance the BTEC?

Cheers

 

[KAS1]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

You have a BTEC in Electronic Engineering, what do you do for a living now?

 

[Meggerman]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

wow this is original.

to the OP:

so tell me:

if you havn`t any installation experience...how do you expect to be able to carry out an inspection in a competant manner?

Well, Build Control Inspectors do just that

 

[Richard Burns]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

Well, Build Control Inspectors do just that

No, he said in a competent manner

 

[Engineer54]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

u want to be a electrical inspector for an insurance company, all they do is test and inspect.(obviously)

Think you'll find in-house insurance electrical inspectors have a far greater background than just testing to BS 7671. They will be Engineers in their own right!!

 

[pepparz]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

Ur stating the obvious again eng!! Lol!!

 

[Engineer54]

Re: BTEC in Electronic Engineering - then train to become a Inspection and Testing El

Ur stating the obvious again eng!! Lol!!

How would you ever know?? lol!!