Passed EAL level 3 electrical installation, now what?

[David.R97]

Basically the title but a few things to add to that.

I've been struggling to find an apprenticeship. There are almost no apprenticeships in my area (Birmingham). Am I looking in the wrong places? I tried JTL, job sites and a bunch of electrical training sites and I can't seem to find anything.

I feel so down about it, because it's what I want to do and I cant even find an opportunity to do it. Im working a job that's completely unrelated to electrical and the moment (I'm 20) and I feel like my time is running out. It just feels like I wasted two years in college on a course that's useless.

Any suggestions?

 

[JAWS]

David what qualifications did you earn at college? I take it you done your level 2 & 3.

 

[David.R97]

David what qualifications did you earn at college? I take it you done your level 2 & 3.

Yeah I have EAL level 2&3 electrical installation.

 

[Jim90]

Might be worth contacting the JIB about what courses to take next to get further grading. What to do to get approved or an installation electrician grading. I’m not 100% sure on what exactly EAL leads to. You’ll have to complete an AM2 practical assessment and a testing qualification I think.

 

[Dave Rudderham]

Might be worth contacting the JIB about what courses to take next to get further grading. What to do to get approved or an installation electrician grading. I’m not 100% sure on what exactly EAL leads to. You’ll have to complete an AM2 practical assessment and a testing qualification I think.

EAL 2/3 Electrical installation is equivalent to C&G, despite what some people think. Both are classed as tech qualifications. Both put you on the same road.

 

[sevuk]

Get an ecs card and just get on site as a mate. Www.ecscard.org

If you search electricians mates, you'll find the agencies who will get you a start.

It's more beneficial to get your qualifications while working in the industry as it'll make more sense to you as you go along.

I started when I was 20 and did EAL as I went along, I worked on the same firm for 5 years. I know some good sparks who didn't get involved till they were 25.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

You could look at getting this:
C&G 2356-99 NVQ3 Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (Mature Candidate Assessment).
I have no idea how much it would cost.

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

Enrol on the NVQ with XS Training and complete the NVQ yourself by working as a mate and taking photos of your work etc