NVQ Level 3

[chris83]

Just wondering if anyone could help with my situation.

Just passed 2330 level 2 and going onto the level 3 next year. I'm now working in the trade and my tutor said that I can also do the NVQ level 3 so ill be doing two courses in one year. I have looked around some sites and from what I have seen, you need the NVQ level 2. Rather confused so if anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Phil]

no you can do the l3 without the l2 nvq. also it`s not like a course so don`t worry about that one. it`s just work that you will be doing every day anyway but just taking evidence of you doing it. you will build up a portfolio of evidence. some people call it a site diary they are both the same.

 

[johnboy6083]

Don't bother with the level 2, i believe that it is not recognised by employers, and it isn't recognised by the JIB for grading purposes.
Go straight to the NVQ 3, cos that, along with your 2330 L3 & 17th edition will get you JIB grading as an electrician.

I did it about a year and half ago, and its easy. Its just documentation of you doing your job on site, just like phil said.

 

[chris83]

Cheers lads

Am I right in thinking that you still have to do the 2330 level 3? Would the NVQ level 3 also mean I'm JIB registered or would I have to complete the 17th edition for that? Pretty exciting times for me at the moment hence the questions!

 

[johnboy6083]

yes you still need to do the 2330 level3, and yes you need the 17th edition, as well as the NVQ 3 to become JIB graded. it is beneficial to have a JIB (also called ECS) card,as most sites now ask for it.

 

[Phil]

also when you do the nvq l3 it will when you exempt you from taking the ecs test when you have passed the nvq so you can just apply for the jib card. saves you about 30 quid. the jib card is 25 on it`s own

 

[chris83]

Ah right. Didn't realise that. Certainly would be a time and money saver. Thanks for the advice. Just need to stump up £1400 to do both courses (or whatever it costs). Tried to get the 17th edition free when I was signing on, but they said they only provide it to people who need it when they have a employer in mind. Surely that isn't the point when you're on job seekers since its there to help provide you with a job! What a government.

 

[Risteard]

also when you do the nvq l3 it will when you exempt you from taking the ecs test when you have passed the nvq so you can just apply for the jib card.

Just to clarify it gives you a five year (from memory) exemption - not a permanent one.

 

[Phil]

no it`s not a permanent one, i seem to remember it is within two years it will tell you on the application form

 

[ezzzekiel]

its 5 years with the nvq3

 

[Jonesy83]

just remember take plenty of notes and photos while doing your nvq3 as writing them up can be a pain in the --- without the evidence

 

[twodds]

hi mate im doing my nvq 3 at the mo ,Just wanted to ask you did you do domestic ,industrial and comercial
im only doing domestic at work and been told i have to do 3 types of work for my nvq ??? god knows how im going to do this
cheers buddy
twodds

 

[Risteard]

been told i have to do 3 types of work for my nvq ???

I thought it was two.

 

[Jonesy83]

hi mate im doing my nvq 3 at the mo ,Just wanted to ask you did you do domestic ,industrial and comercial
im only doing domestic at work and been told i have to do 3 types of work for my nvq ??? god knows how im going to do this
cheers buddy
twodds

i managed get all 3 in my nvq but i think its just 2 and it must also include inside and outside work aswell

 

[twodds]

hi fellow sparks if its two then its not such a problem i can wait for a job to come up,i rang the jib and city and guilds today to ask them and they both said they couldnt find anything to help me or confirm two types or three.i said that ive done three full units 301-308 in domestic and can i put my diary in and still no answers
thank for your help lads
twodds