Newie, info and guidance.

[lemonkettaz]

Hello everyone.

I am currently serving in Royal Engineers (imagine there are a few on here) I am hoping to get some info for the future. I am looking ahead to my career out the army. I currently am working towards the 2394 (one test left to do) and so far have 17th edition and some Course C (design project) which tbh I am not sure if it holds any weight, I've been told it is a recognised qual but don't think C&G do it anymore, I'll be finding out for sure.

I would like in the future to work towards testing and inspecting as for some reason I enjoy it. Is there any other quals I should aim for? (looking at doing 2395 soon enough)

Also can anyone suggest any firms to look into ?

I know I will be coming across as being very newie, but It's info I'll really appreciate as I think about my future career.

Bare in mind the army gives us next to no practical experience which I sense is a shame because we seem to gain a lot in terms of theory knowledge (DC, AC, Cable jointing, Testing Inspecting, 1ph / 3ph systems)

Thanks in advance.

 

[telectrix]

to get anywhere ( except housebashing ) you really need c&g 2365 level 2&3, followed by NVQ. takes 2-3 years min. coupled with practical experience. if you're young enough, it's worthwhile. the 2394/5 are definitely good for test/inspection .

 

[lemonkettaz]

to get anywhere ( except housebashing ) you really need c&g 2365 level 2&3, followed by NVQ. takes 2-3 years min. coupled with practical experience. if you're young enough, it's worthwhile. the 2394/5 are definitely good for test/inspection .

I have a 2330 I think , electrotechnical technology. Seems this is obsolete?

Being 27 I'm not so sure I am still classed as young

Would the 2365 and NVQ be a going to do an apprenticeship from scratch scenario?

 

[Richard Burns]

2330 should qualify for recognition of prior learning (RPL) and allow you to only need to take the missing modules (or new regulation sections) of the current 2365.

 

[lemonkettaz]

I have 2330 level 2 and level 3 ,

i assume i can only do the nvq during employment to get it ticked off?

 

[Engineer54]

If you have 2330 level 3 that is a full C&G electricians fundamental qualification. It doesn't matter that this qualification has been superseded by another number or numbers. All other qualifications like the 2394/95 and NVQ3's etc, are basically to be viewed as ''Add-On's''

It is unclear here exactly what qualifications you actually hold at the moment, you don't seem to know yourself, which is a little confusing. If i were you, i'd clear that up first then come back with a clear picture of what qualifications you HAVE gained with the Royal Engineers. Some Armed services electrical C&G's qualification numbers are not exactly the same as those as in civvy street, but can be adjudicated as being equivalent by the C&G Institute.

Oh and inspection and testing can extend way beyond those to BS7671. The 2394/95 is the just the basic stuff that relates more to areas of small installations and final circuits...

 

[lemonkettaz]

I have 2330 level 2 level 3
17th edition
2394
design project c course

Apologies over confusion just cleared it all up myself ha. Thanks for the info

 

[Engineer54]

Check with your Engineer training officer(s) if the ''C'' design project you refer to is, or based on the C&G design course, i can't remember the number off hand but i'm sure someone here will know.... If it is, that could well be another feather in your hat!! lol!!

Sorry, ...Cap!! lol!