What exactly am I classed as and what do I do now?

Rastaboi · Jan 30, 2013

Hi all, firstly thanks for looking at my post. I'm 31 and started off about 4-5 years ago as an electricians mate for a friend just doing the grunt work. I loved it and decided to advance in this career path. My friend recommended having a chat with the college he trained at and after meeting the head of the department and discussing the stuff I'd already done (chasing in, first fixing, glands, etc.) he said I could go straight in and do my level 3 2330 without doing level 1 and 2. I did this in sep 2011, passed everything with distinctions and also obtained my 17th edition by june/july 2012. I've been working as a subby for a local company since oct 2011 mainly in central london and have done may different aspects including intruder, fire, small power, 3-phase work etc. I'm looking to expand my prospects and join a larger firm maybe but I'm not exactly sure what I'm classed as!

I think in order to get a JIB card I need to do my NVQ level 3. But what am I classed as now, an improver? An Electrician? What about an AM2, do I need to do this? I've updated my CV as I want to apply for more jobs but would like to know exactly where I stand and how to progress further and make myself more employable.

By the way, I'm located in Shrewsbury, willing to work away, hard working, very reliable and flexible, dependable, not an idiot and have good references available. Please contact me if you are interested, CV ready to go

Won't let me put any contact details up so private message?

Thanks again

Thanks again

markc123 · Jan 30, 2013

And, like biff says...you're definitley not classed as an electrician at the moment. Adult trainee unfortunatley.

Rastaboi · Jan 30, 2013

Hi Marc, I did my level 3 at Telford college of arts and technology. I am curious now as to why after my meeting with the head of department this issue wasn't raised! I'm going to enrol today/tomorrow in the nvq with a private training firm as I see no other alternative. What would other people do in my position? Should I contact the college and complain?

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Hi Marc, I did my level 3 at Telford college of arts and technology. I am curious now as to why after my meeting with the head of department this issue wasn't raised! I'm going to enrol today/tomorrow in the nvq with a private training firm as I see no other alternative. What would other people do in my position? Should I contact the college and complain?

Johnuk · Jan 30, 2013

yea ring them up,,,the different between a college and a private firm is , college will assessor u before u pay anything I,e to see if u can even finish the nvq3, private firm will take your money

funkymonkeytwo · Jan 30, 2013

Look online now xs training the best and cheapest option to getting your nvq l3 you can pay monthly and do it at your own pace

Guest55 · Jan 30, 2013

no point going through a college for nvq3 anyway as none of it is classroom based.
time is of the essence in the op's case and a private operator will sort it as fast as you can pay for it.
the good news is if you can enroll by tmorra you get 2 years to complete the skills portfolio even though the course has ended so that takes the pressure off.