Money grabbing training centre

[Drew34]

Time for a rant so will try and keep it short.
Whilst chatting to other people doing the 2365 level 2 practical assessment today I couldn't believe what I was being told.
The centre had told a number of people that no prior experience was needed. Fine but the only workshop time they had was half a day for some tray work.
How can they be expected to crack on with out being shown?
I spent half the time helping everyone else.
£3000 and for what?
Had a chat with staff after and was told it didn't concern me as I knew what I was doing.
Fuming

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I guess with all these courses it comes down to time and money, for some they will get courses cheaper at a normal college due to age. but for mature students it might only be possible to do 2 weeks on 2weeks off etc as they have existing jobs or family commitments and need to work to pay for the costs involved to retrain. On the one hand you have to commend and encourage people entering the industry but also warn them to research courses carefully.

 

[I2C]

Crikey that is a lot though!

How long was the training?

Doing the same qualifications at a college would of been considerably cheaper no?

The course lasted around 8 months (two weeks on, two weeks off).
It was a lot of money, and I know other colleges offer the course at a cheaper price. Like I say, it's the tutors which make the difference, going the extra mile where needed and having exceptional knowledge.

 

[static zap]

( I have wondered if some local F.E colleges - are blighted by staff loss to the fast money schemes )
- Irritating when you see a good lecturer leave ,and get a crap one in their place .

 

[bailes1992]

I think the fast track course should exist but only for experienced people. I'm sure we all know Electricians mates or labourers who have been in the industry for years who are considered as good as an Electrician.

 

[elsparko]

our college building was wired by our tutors, tjhey even BOASTED about their apprentice level wiring skills.

dont think there was a single outlet that was level or secure, cables hanging out from suspended ceiling. no effort made with trunking work

 

[I2C]

our college building was wired by our tutors, tjhey even BOASTED about their apprentice level wiring skills.

dont think there was a single outlet that was level or secure, cables hanging out from suspended ceiling. no effort made with trunking work

It's funny you mention that! While I studied at college, some of the classrooms & other areas where refurbished which included the electrical systems (carried out by an unaffiliated electrical company). My tutor quickly noticed that fluorescent luminaries where thrown into a skip (instead of the correct disposal procedure), while cables had not been adequately supported in some areas, with cable bend-radius' ignored, and other minor issues.

This surprised me, if I where a contractor hired to refurbish an electrical-college, I'd ensure everything was perfectly to standard (as should all previous work) and certainly go the extra mile; especially considering my tutor was one of the authors of the City & Guilds course textbook and answered students' questions with regulation numbers! He sure knew what he was talking about!