What is the right course for me.

[Emergencysean]

Hi all,

This is my first post as a new member so thanks for having me. Basically I will try and keep it simple. I am thinking of returning to the trade after a long lay off and wanted to get the low down on the most appropriate qualifications for a self employed domestic electrician.

I did the old C&G 236 part 1 and AM1 back in 88/89 but then left to do somthing else shortly after i started the part 2.

I am in a privaleged position in that i dont need to earn a decent salery for the next 6 to 12 months and can get some good work experience with an NICEIC friend of mine.

I am thinking of going to do a full time cpurse which will include 2391 and a few other bits but the training centres want to charge a fair bit.

So, what do you guys reckon,

Ps, i have kept my hand in to some degree and have a lot of really solid engineering and building skills so not a complete novice.

I really welcolme your advice.

 

[Emergencysean]

Any advice would be good, i could just phone NICEIC i guess but would like advice from the people who have done the education

 

[telectrix]

are you going for the 2382 as well as 2391? with those under your belt, it's a good start. check out your local colleges as opposed to the expensive alternatives fvor info on courses.

 

[Guest123]

17th ed, 2391 insp & test, and scheme membership with Napit, NIC, Elecsa etc.

 

[Emergencysean]

Thanks for that guys,

There is so much info online its difficult to see the wood for the trees.

I will get down my local college and check out some of the organisations Lenny mentioned.