'C' course, regrade to electrical technician help.

[Smudge]

Hi all,

I’m currently working as an approved electrician at a factory. I am looking to eventually re-grade to electrical technician with help and sponsorship from my employer. To do this, I believe I am required to have gained the City & Guilds of London Institute Electrical Installation Work Course ‘C’ (or approved equivalent). Does anyone know any of the approved equivalents?? There doesnt seem to be any learning centers locally (edinburgh) that do this course on a part time basis, and finding answers is proving difficult! Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[sbrown2]

Can I ask what level your current qualifications are at? Also what is your age and how long have you worked in the factory environment? I could be wrong but, another option, if you have gained a lot of technician experience (you did say you were/are a supervisor) would be to look at the IET route and gain EngTech. (I think!) This maps across to the JIB/ECS gradings and also has the potential to map across to the NVQ/QCF structure within the C&Gs structures eg licientiship. Its worth investigating if you do not want to go back to college and you think you have the neccesary skill knowledge elements to satisfy the iet . Im sure somebody on here can point you to the required iet pages.

 

[Guest123]

Im sure somebody on here can point you to the required iet pages.

Yep, been looking at the various options myself too.


Engineering Technician (EngTech) professional registration - what do I need to do? - The IET

 

[sbrown2]

Cheers Lenny. Great show last night!!!!!!!! But it is an option. Lots of people who are not better qualified do not want to study so demonstrate competence. It then leads to understanding the so called 5 day wonder sentiment.Whether I agree with it or not. Its just at a higher level of competence to the domestic installer. But it sounds or seems that you have this level of competence.

Anyway good luck

 

[Smudge]

i have only been working on the industrial side for approx 4 years. After the second year, my boss (then the technician), got promoted, and as i didn't, and still don't, have the proper qualifications, i was put as electrical supervisor(instead of technician). I have been groomed into a role of primarily looking after and updating the process SCADA, and assist my boss in the PLC programming as well as doing a lot instrument work. This is of course ontop of the day to day maintenance work of the plant (i have a few sparks i look after, that to be honest are more than capable of the jobs i give). I am under no illusion that i am not fully prepared to be a technician yet, but i am keen to to learn and progress. The technician position at work is now lying for me, my card being the only hold up.
The only qualifications i have are my apprenticeship, and gaining my approved status. I turn the big 30 this year so time to make it or break it on the career front. Either that, or i like the idea of juggling. i could always join the circus.

 

[R4BOE]

hi guys i did the C couse (passed with distinctions lol) some time ago whist doing my apprentiship i let my SJIB card laps and went to get my grading card with Technican and the SJIB contacted me saying i could only get techican grading if i did the SELECT course - SQA Tailored Award in the Design & Verification of Electrical Installations BS7671: 2008 (IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition) or equivelent.

i phoned them and asked they if i had just wasted my time for two years doing the C course and if i not bothereed doiung the course and had just done there three day course instead ?, would be able to obtain the techinan grade - the woman reply was no you would still have needed to complete the C course but up date with the SVQ Design & Verification of Electrical Installations BS7671: 2008 (IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition) or equivelent.

i have not had time to do this as so busy therfore just an approved electrican with Ex comp, C&C 2391, C&G 17th edtion etc


not sure if my ramblings help with the question asked at the start

regards

 

[Arnold Layne]

Smudge if the card is the critical career issue for you then take SELECT's advice on their courses. They are respected and won't mislead you. But it is also worth considering other courses ONC/HNC as they do map across as you have been advised. Buy hey you are young and have time to take all these courses if you so choose. Best of luck to you!