Moaner

[cliffed]

i know I'm a old git,but here's one for you,been quite cold lately,got some youngsters working with us,nice & warm in the offices,when it's brekkie time,I always sit in my van,especially if it's cold outside.The lads also sit in their van,but switches the engine on,to get warm.
Me,I put on another layer of clothes,so...the vans are on tracker so they know what's happening,back at the yard,does anyone care.
In my day we just wouldn't do that,wasting diesel etc.
Last year in 30°heat,a lad sat in his van,I went over to him & said why have you got the engine running,wound down his window,I've got the air conditioning on,am I mad to get frustrated ha ha

 

[Leesparkykent]

Its just a JIB card. So anyone who is qualified, holds the 2382 17th edition qualification and sat and passed the H&S exam.

Anyone who qualified after 1999 needs an NVQ, before 1999 copy of apprenticeship deeds or apprenticeship completion certificate plus 2382 17th edition and pass the H&S exam.

I know a lot of slating happens towards the JIB but IMO there about the only thing out there that's trying to maintain a level of competence to get electricians status. Someone who done one of these 18 day short courses certainly couldn't get one. This is the reason these short courses push them towards self employment as to get on any decent site now you need your JIB card which they wouldn't be eligible to apply for.

 

[7029 dave]

Lee, and I have heard the C&G 236 don't mean nowt, you will only get a labours card. SHOUT we were good competent people.They can .... it up their bums.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Lee, and I have heard the C&G 236 don't mean nowt, you will only get a labours card. SHOUT we were good competent people.They can .... it up their bums.

What you heard was incorrect then Dave...If you done your 236 before 1999 (before the NVQ was introduced), have your 2382 to prove your up to date with the regs and sit the H&S exam then you would be graded as an electrician.

 

[7029 dave]

I did look at the JIB website, and I was under the impression that you needed NVQ3, I passed out in 1983 c&g 236 parts 1 and 2.Still the best course MICC, steel conduit etc. If you did not pass written or practical deferred end of.

 

[Dave OCD]

I did the same but completed in 1985.

 

[7029 dave]

It was a bloody good course Dave, well I'm going to say that,did not do the c to busy with work, and hated the college part, did you do the c Dave.?

 

[Dave OCD]

I started to do the C Dave but I didn't enjoy the theory [95% of which you'd never look at again in a working lifetime] then I crashed my motorbike when a woman pulled out in front of me and broke a wrist and ankle which helped get me out of it.

 

[Pete999]

I started to do the C Dave but I didn't enjoy the theory [95% of which you'd never look at again in a working lifetime] then I crashed my motorbike when a woman pulled out in front of me and broke a wrist and ankle which helped get me out of it.

Well I have to say I am certainly glad I did the C course Dave set me up for some good jobs

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes it would give more opportunities Pete, at the time it wasn't for me though.

 

[Pete999]

Yes it would give more opportunities Pete, at the time it wasn't for me though.

Did you ever regret not doing it? I know several of my past colleagues who did, just out of interest.

 

[Davidlee1983]

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[Wilko]

Welcome David !
You could start a new thread with this one if you like?
It will need a bit of fixing up, that's for sure.

 

[Davidlee1983]

this was after a new combi boiler to the house which is currently been rented from Gentoo. who do i complain to, they seem to think this is acceptable

 

[Davidlee1983]

Having a problem starting thread, How??

 

[Davidlee1983]

need help, this is gentoo contractors work after a combi boiler was installed. This job was bought off as complete, could you explain in detail all that is wrong and who i can send these to as a complaint. It is located below the stairs, in a cupboard that was in constant use and is easy to access. We have children living with us. I would expect that people would lose there jobs for such shoddy workmanship, people need more respect for thereselfs.

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