So who’s done their 2396?

[Sparksaflyin]

I’m assuming the answer is quite a few of you? If so what did you think of it and how beneficial do you thinks it’s been to your career and overall knowledge?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Did the 2369 once.

 

[Strima]

Done it, hardest written exam I’ve ever done. It has greatly improved my understanding of the regs how to apply them to designs.

 

[FatAlan]

I’d like to do it but will work on the basics a bit more so I’ve got something to hang it on...if that makes sense!

 

[Andy78]

I have done it. Very much enjoyed the course. I did it on evening sessions rather than an intensive 5 day job which probably added to the positive experience I had with it.
It hasn't enhanced my career considerably as I am self employed, but certainly enhanced my personal understanding of cable design.

 

[Dobes_88]

Something I'd be looking at in the not too distant future, quite a full on coursework/assignment as well is it not?

 

[Sparksaflyin]

Done it, hardest written exam I’ve ever done. It has greatly improved my understanding of the regs how to apply them to designs.

Yeah I’ve been told it’s fairly difficult. That’s what I’m hoping for in terms of giving me a deeper understanding of the regs and a generally better understanding of the process involved during designing as this is ultimately the direction I want to go in

 

[Sparksaflyin]

Something I'd be looking at in the not too distant future, quite a full on coursework/assignment as well is it not?

Apparently so. 40 man hours is the allotted timescale so I’m told. Looks quite an interesting project though to be fair but maybe that’s just me being sad lol

 

[Andy78]

Yeah I’ve been told it’s fairly difficult. That’s what I’m hoping for in terms of giving me a deeper understanding of the regs and a generally better understanding of the process involved during designing as this is ultimately the direction I want to go in

Depending on where you want to be a HNC/HND may be a better option. The 2396 is really just the application of the design calcs every electrician gets taught to entire installations instead of single circuits.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Don’t know that that this qualification will give you a better understanding of the Wiring Regulations?

 

[Sparksaflyin]

I have looked into the he hnc/hnd quals but from what i can gather it’s 2-3 years university? Unless you know otherwise and have any tips?

 

[Andy78]

Don’t know that that this qualification will give you a better understanding of the Wiring Regulations?

It gave me a better understanding of the design requirements/advice, mostly the appendices, but not of the regs as a whole.

 

[Andy78]

I have looked into the he hnc/hnd quals but from what i can gather it’s 2-3 years university? Unless you know otherwise and have any tips?

I don't I'm afraid, but I think those timescales are right. It's not something I have done, but have heard that the 2396 is not a very useful or progressive course if higher education is your ultimate aim.

Quite a good course if you are not going to though.

 

[Sparksaflyin]

It gave me a better understanding of the design requirements/advice, mostly the appendices, but not of the regs as a whole.

Yeah I was talking more specifically about the regs that apply to design because like I say that’s the direction I want to go in. What do you know about the hnc/hnd then mate?

 

[Sparksaflyin]

I don't I'm afraid, but I think those timescales are right. It's not something I have done, but have heard that the 2396 is not a very useful or progressive course if higher education is your ultimate aim.

Quite a good course if you are not going to though.

It is something I would like to do and would probably thoroughly enjoy but I’m not sure I’ve got the time for that. I would never see my kids and I don’t see them as much as I’d like to now. It’s not the cheapest of courses either. Your looking all in a good 10-15 grand depending on how far you go. Think I’ll have to settle for the 2396 and then a course in autocad and revit.