What can you do with 2330 Level 2?

[jones.emyr]

Hi all, first post so please be gentle.
I`m currently studying with OLCI construction. I chose the 'become an electrician' course, and they threw on a few extras eg Part P, Pat testing,17th Regs and Solar panels. Marvellous. I`ll have finished my level 2 at the end of November, and have been wondering what can i do once I have this qualification. I`ve tried all the local Electricians, but because I`m 34 and they legally cant pay me apprentice wages, they say they cant take me on. Harsh.
Is it possible to start up your own buisness, with a level 2 qualification, as you study for your level 3? I was thinking along the lines of non-notifiable jobs to begin with, but a family friend, although retired is still NICEIC approved and does a bit of work here and there, so once confidence grows, he could sign off work until I can do it myself. Would I be allowed to do this though is my main question.
I`m not trying to get ahead of myself or anything, but if i am unable to find work when i get my Level 2, I`ll have to do something.
Any advice would be greatfully received. Cheers.

 

[Paul.M]

however I do believe it is clearly unlawful for someone who is registered to sign off under a domestic installer scheme to do this for work they haven't designed, installed and tested..as always I am happy to be corrected

Correct, in this case where a family friend is testing he/she has to be qualified (bs2391) and full scope part p. But I'm sure in-between them both they will be ok. I wonder if either of them have PLI just incase?

 

[sye77]

hi, yes i finaly found a employer but its taken a long time, i had to meet the training college for them to check that i was going to be ok doing the 17th and pat testing but they were more than happy for me to do it. I have now been told that the 2330 level 3 will be included in the NVQ. Thanks for the reply,
Sye

 

[jones.emyr]

So, all in all, some quite contradicting views.
My 'family friend' is a full on jib card holding niceic registered stickler. lol
He`s very thorough, and as it should be, safety is paramount.
However, I wont be trying to pull the wool over his eyes, taking short cut after short cut. I`ll be wanting to do everything right, so that any work I do conforms to regulations. I`m not getting into this trade to be a cowboy. I want to do things right. I dont want people to burn as they sleep, due to me winging a job and getting it signed off using lies and misdirection.
In time, i`ll do my Part P, 17th regs, nvq and 2391, but it will take time, however the pennies need to still keep coming in, so if I can legally put my new skills to use, that would be great.
If I can find an employer to take me on, then all of this debate would be for nothing, but if i cant, then I`ll have to do something.
Me head hurts!!