Intense short electric course

[AAGT]

there hope everyone is safe

Thinking of a career change and been looking into become a Electrican or gas engineer

https://www.options-skills.co.uk/electrician-courses/nvq-electrical-training-course/

I know it’s a 6 week classroom base course but reading reviews there some people who have come in as a new entrant and completed it, then gone onto apprentice works experience, am2 etc

I’m 35 and don’t really want to do the 2 year evening college route, also with this company the find you apprentice work with your jib/ecs card.
They say you can build your portfolio in a year but may take upto 3 years

has anyone done one of these short courses or completed there portfolio in 12 months ?

I do understand they just want to sell you the package, and without the practical experience you got no chance after you complete the course.

any suggestions

 

[missldclark]

I agree. Four years ago I started Level 2 2365 as an evening course in a local college, followed by level 3 and then nvq level 3, passed my am2 just over a year ago so classed as "qualified" after 3 years.

Once I started the level 2 I began contacting local sparks until I found someone willing to give me a couple of days a week. Once I had some experience I applied for jobs as a mate. Two years I got a job as a mate for a large housing association and as soon as I passed my am2 they switched me over to an electrician's contract.

Everything's been domestic so far but there's nothing to stop me going into more commercial work.

Even after 4 years I still use this forum a lot as it's a valuable resource and I'm still learning everyday. I don't know what certificates you end up with on a 6 week course but I can't see all the of the content covered on the level 2 and 3 technical certificates being covered- and you definitely wouldn't have the time to absorb it all.

I'm 35 and in a previous career studied at degree level and beyond but I'm glad I didn't attempt to learn everything in 6 weeks!

Good luck whatever you decide to do.

I am a teacher, and thinking about doing the level 2 and 3 course. They say the average passes in 2 years but I'm.allowed upto 4 years to complete it. Most of it is theoretical online until every 9 weeks when I have to have 2 weeks worth of practical at the center. The training provider are called ERR... does anybody know what that course is like? Thanks

 

[Dan]

What's err stand for @missldclark ?

 

[Julie.]

Engineering Real Results

 

[Dan]

Ahh okay, it reminded me of another one but it didn't have engineering in the name.