City & Guilds vs EAL

Dazed&confused · Jan 3, 2012

Afternoon

Im new to the site, and have only just started my training in college in September, just looking for a few opinions from experienced sparks

I started on a EAL level 2 diploma in Electrical Engineering, this was because my local college no longer does the C&G 2330. I am worried about the lack of knowledge of the EAL amongst those I know in the trade.

I'm 30, looking for a career change, i an not currently working in the industry. However, i've had a chat with someone who is willing to take me on but he had never heard of the EAL, he said that he would take me on if i could switch to C&G. Even though if he took me on as an trainee I would end up with a NVG Level 3 in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and equipment which is what I would end up with if i did the C&G course.

Am I wasting my time with this course if potential employers are going to look for those with the C&G 2330 rather than NVQ Level 3?

It should be noted that there are other colleges in South Wales which are now running the EAL courses, so EAL qualification will become more popular, its just that this is the first year the college has run the course.

Any opinions welcome

stuartgil · Oct 11, 2013

matt1386 said:
Hi Stuart, im sure somebody will correct me if im wrong

The 2330 level 2 and 3 has been replaced by the 2365 level 2 and 3 diploma in electrical installations

This is now the best route to go down if your not currently employed in the industry

You can either finish the 2365 level 2 & 3, and then do your NVQ3 as a add-on afterwards once you find work, or if you find employment before finishing the 2365 your college can transfer you over to the 2357 which includes the NVQ3 qualification

Matt

cheers Matt, the college has an open day on November 12th so I will attend that an see if they run the 2365?? I take it that this is a city an guilds qualification??

stuartgil · Oct 11, 2013

There just seems so many quals in electrics! Which ones are most preferred by employers?? As the EAL diploma is new so is it recognised in the industry at the current time??

matt1386 · Oct 11, 2013

I cant comment on the EAL, im only a trainee myself Stuart but from talking to friends / college tutors and reading /asking questions on here my advice would be to aim for the following with your current situation :

c&g 2365 level 2 + 3
NVQ Level 3
AM2
17th edition
2394 / 2395 inspection & testing

Thanks

Matt

matt1386 · Oct 11, 2013

Oh, and not to forgot the most important part which is plenty of practical hands on experience with a reputable company

Once the above are completed you can apply to the JIB for the golden ticket ( approved electrician gold card )

stuartgil · Oct 11, 2013

Cheers for that link Matt, I just rang the college an spoke with a course tutor and he said the EAL diploma and the 2365 diploma are the same qualification just two different awarding bodies!! So that's an interesting one?? I already have my 17th edition so adding one of these courses from two awarding bodies would be beneficial which ever route I choose! Cheers once again Matt really appreciate your help mate!!