Part-Qualified - Where to go?

[azznoble]

Hi all,
I currently have the following qualifications:
- City & Guilds Level 3 Certificates in Electrotechnical Technology Installation (2330)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Certificates in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (2382)

I did them whilst serving in the Royal Engineers (Army) where I got very little hands-on experience once qualified. The majority of what I ended up doing was combat engineer based.

Long story short, I'm no longer serving and I want to get into the industry proper. I have contacted around 50 companies and lone sparks with no reply. I have stated that I am looking for spark's mate work to gain the required experience whilst funding the courses I may need to further progress in the trade.

If you were in my position what would you do?

Thanks for reading.

 

[Pete999]

Hi all,
I currently have the following qualifications:
- City & Guilds Level 3 Certificates in Electrotechnical Technology Installation (2330)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Certificates in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (2382)

I did them whilst serving in the Royal Engineers (Army) where I got very little hands-on experience once qualified. The majority of what I ended up doing was combat engineer based.

Long story short, I'm no longer serving and I want to get into the industry proper. I have contacted around 50 companies and lone sparks with no reply. I have stated that I am looking for spark's mate work to gain the required experience whilst funding the courses I may need to further progress in the trade.

If you were in my position what would you do?

Thanks for reading.

Apply via the Mods for access to the trainee area, there are plenty of people in the same boat as you, you will get advice there I'm sure, good luck and thanks for your service.

 

[azznoble]

Apply via the Mods for access to the trainee area, there are plenty of people in the same boat as you, you will get advice there I'm sure, good luck and thanks for your service.

Thank you Pete, I will do that now.

 

[telectrix]

apart from getting the hands-on experience, you next step would be NVQ3 and AM2. that will get you a JIB gold card.

 

[azznoble]

apart from getting the hands-on experience, you next step would be NVQ3 and AM2. that will get you a JIB gold card.

Sorry for my stupidity, but what is the difference between NVQ3 and C&G Level 3?

I am aware of the AM2 which I intend to do, I just wanted to gain experience as a mate prior to going head first in to something I might struggle with.

 

[GMES]

@azznoble
unfortunately You need to be on a current course before access can be given for the trainee forum, When you sign up to a relevant course then please drop me a pm and I will sort it.

 

[Pete999]

Sorry for my stupidity, but what is the difference between NVQ3 and C&G Level 3?

I am aware of the AM2 which I intend to do, I just wanted to gain experience as a mate prior to going head first in to something I might struggle with.

Sorry that GMES couldn't give you access Mate, but rules are rules, you should be used to that being an ex Squadie, I'm sure as soon as you let the Mods you are on a course it will only be a matter of letting them know, in the mean time good luck.

 

[azznoble]

Sorry that GMES couldn't give you access Mate, but rules are rules, you should be used to that being an ex Squadie, I'm sure as soon as you let the Mods you are on a course it will only be a matter of letting them know, in the mean time good luck.

Yeah, not a drama. I don't particularly want to undertake a course without working in the industry so I will make do with the rest of the forum for now. Thanks anyway.

 

[telectrix]

Yeah, not a drama. I don't particularly want to undertake a course without working in the industry so I will make do with the rest of the forum for now. Thanks anyway.

feel free to ask questions on the open forum, but be prepared for some banter. as an ex-squaddie, you should be able to cope and give as good as you get.

 

[Dave Rudderham]

Sorry for my stupidity, but what is the difference between NVQ3 and C&G Level 3?

I am aware of the AM2 which I intend to do, I just wanted to gain experience as a mate prior to going head first in to something I might struggle with.

NVQ's are based around actual work, the idea behind them being someone who'd been doing a job for 20 years with no formal qualifications could obtain the qualification just by showing competence and knowledge. Unfortunately because there is money to be made, every Tom, Rick and Larry now expects you to have one to work for them, and there are companies willing to give you one if you cough up enough cash.

 

[azznoble]

NVQ's are based around actual work, the idea behind them being someone who'd been doing a job for 20 years with no formal qualifications could obtain the qualification just by showing competence and knowledge. Unfortunately because there is money to be made, every Tom, Rick and Larry now expects you to have one to work for them, and there are companies willing to give you one if you cough up enough cash.

Thanks for clearing that up. So effectively I could do an NVQ once/if I manage to get work as a spark's mate? I'm happy to cough up cash for any course that benefits me in the long run. I guess I will just have to keep on pestering the companies and keep fingers crossed.

 

[Gareth Brookes]

Hi mod could you add me to the training page please