JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB & NVQ Level 3

[Jel]

Hi,

I have done my 2330 level 1 & 2, 17th and 2391, however i have not done my NVQ Level 3. I have been working as an electrician for 9 years, most of which is domestic and partly commercial.

I was thinking of doing my 2356 course with Delta, as i thought this would give me my level 3 and make me fully qualified.

Would this be the right course to do, or do i need to do my AM2 aswell?
Not that i would ever need it, but if i was to apply for a JIB card, am i right in thinking i would not be able to get a full one, unless i did this course?

Thanks

 

[timbobelfast]

Jel, I was in a similar situation. I used Delta to do my 2356 Nvq 3 and then applied for the JIB card.

I applied for grading with them as I had not sat the AM2 either.

I think without NVQ 3 JIB will grade you as a Labourer.

The registration for 2356 finishes very soon to make way for the 2357 in which the AM2 is a mandatory part.

 

[Jel]

So do i need to do the AM2?

How long did it take you to pass yours with Delta?

Did it require site visits?

 

[timbobelfast]

If you can get the 2356 then no AM 2 required.
I had my NVQ 3 wrapped up in around 8 weeks. ( 3 jobs with 3 different wiring systems and 3 different types of containment)

No site visits as I had my technical certificates 2351. As you have 2330 I would assume you would be in the same boat.

 

[Eddie Currents]

I'm in the same boat here only just a few differences

I have been working as a spark now for approx. 16 years. I did a JIB apprenticeship but I have never had a JIB card grading myself as an electrician, as I never completed my NVQ level 3. I successfully completed both my AM1 and AM2 and achieved credits and distinctions in my 2361 and 2362 and I also have the 2382.

To be honest not being in possesion of a JIB card has never hindered me in any way (only asked for it once) so I have never been that bothered about it. But recently I've been thinking of getting work overseas and think having the card would be beneficial so I need to get my NVQ level 3. What is the best way/organisation to go about doing this? Any feedback welcome guys!

 

[brucelee]

Hi mate Delta training or XS training do the NVQ lv3 2356 all on line no site visits

 

[Eddie Currents]

cheers brucelee, will look into it

 

[Andy 7671]

Dont you have to find someone on site who has NVQ3 to sign it for you..?

 

[brucelee]

yes you need witness statements from a relevent person like a jib electrician/supervisor etc

 

[Jel]

Cheers boys

 

[Phil]

no am2 for adults doing the nvq 2356 but I believe the new 2357 Will require all to do the AM2 so if your going to do the nvq nows the time before it migrates into the 2357 and knowing C&G it will be a headache mapping quals over from 2330 and 236 etc. no site visits are needed if you do it on line just find a spark with relevant quals to whitness your work for you and jobs done, btw the spark witnessing does not need to have jib card. I have seen a few witnessed by plumbers and other trades but some assessors will not accept that so dont rely on other trades being able to whitness it for you

 

[brucelee]

Hi Phil

alright mate

I asked my assessor and he said it would need to be a electrician as they would know the jargon unlike a plumber ,customer etc

 

[lother]

Has any1 on here completed there NVQ3 with XS Training as im looking to do it with them. I have also contacted EAS they are a bit more expensive but they were recommended by JIB. Can i have some feedback thanks​

 

[sparksflying]

Has any1 on here completed there NVQ3 with XS Training as im looking to do it with them. I have also contacted EAS they are a bit more expensive but they were recommended by JIB. Can i have some feedback thanks​

http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-courses-feedback/40913-re-xs-training.html

 

[Risteard]

No site visits as I had my technical certificates 2351.

There are still site visits - it's to do with the NVQ portfolio rather than the technical certificate, but doing the 2351 in Knowledge of Electrical Installation Engineering does not preclude site visits.