What Qualificiations I need to become Domestic Installer (Please Help)

[Sparkz786]

Hi everyone,

4 Years ago in 2010 i studied Electrical Installation Level 2 2330 but dropped out 3 months early, still got 3 certificates not sure if that counts, but now I really want to get back into it and regret dropping out. Its also gone a bit more difficult and changed to 2365

Could someone kindly advise me on which Qualifications I require in order to be a Self Employed Domestic Electrician?

If i complete Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma's in College over 2 years, is that enough to start working? Or do i NEED to do the NVQ? Also how many years is the NVQ? I really want to qualify and start working as soon as possible. Please advise and im really stuck and in a dilemna

Thank you in advance

PS. Sorry if there is already a post regarding this, ive seen too many and they all say different things, so just wanted to get advice asap.

 

[Andy78]

Ok guys

im gonna enrol in college for level 2 2365, and then do the level 3 and while im at it look for a placement as a mate/improver.

after that would i be able to get into employment without doing NVQ ?

or what else will i need to obtain in order to get employed

and most importantly whats required to become JIB recognized and how many years am i looking at?

Sounds good. Ask your local college about the best routes for you and the courses they run... do it today though as you have probably missed this years enrolment and might have to pull some strings to get in right now.

At a day a week expect to take 3-4 years to do the level 2 and 3 and the NVQ. It may be possible to do these courses faster but please check out the quality of whichever centre you choose... there are some real rip offs out there..

Apply for jobs as a mate and be keen to learn. Get the right mentor/employer and you will learn a lifetime's worth of skill and knowledge whilst earning.

It's a slow and steady curve to do things properly I'm afraid .... but without qualification and experience, to go self employed right now would be leaving yourself in a pile of unpleasantness way above your head.

Chances are you would get work as an electrician with your levels 2 and 3 if you could prove your worth... but a JIB grading would only let you hold a trainee or electrical improver's card I believe.

The JIB currently require a full NVQ3 (which includes core courses levels 2 and 3 and AM2) to be graded as electrician.

 

[golfpaul]

Spot the Electrical Trainee (Hint, it isn't Andy.)

Im not a Electrical Trainee Tony.
The OP asked, 'which Qualifications I require in order to be a Self Employed Domestic Electrician?'

Im not saying its right, but my answer is correct.

 

[trev]

You would also need part p to sign jobs off

Please advise what this is

 

[Sparkz786]

Thank you so much andy, my college enroling until 28th, but i will go in on monday to enrol, its 2 days a week i believe,

My main concern was if i could start working after the 2 years of level 2/3 while i do nvq, but you have answered it for me,

how long does the NVQ take and what is AM2?

Regards

 

[trev]

I started working at the age of 16 with no quals at all mate. AM2 is basically a trade test.
No idea how long the NVQ3 takes, I think it depends on how much you put into it.

 

[Pete999]

More like it.

Just goes to show how far the trade is sinking, after reading #4 .......and with #3, we're up to our neck in quick sand.

Well and truly in it past our necks, went to ELEX on Thursday sat in on some of the seminars, sorry comedy hours some of the BS that came fro some members of the audience beggars belief. I had to go and do some retail therapy round at Wiha stand.

 

[Badged01]

......., went to ELEX on Thursday sat in on some of the seminars, sorry comedy hours ........

Lucky for some who can send their wife/girlfriend/partner out to work whilst they bimble about at ELEX enjoying themselves ..........

 

[trev]

Lucky for some who can send their wife/girlfriend/partner out to work whilst they bimble about at ELEX enjoying themselves ..........

It's a bloody research trip!

 

[Badged01]

It's a bloody research trip!

I tried using that excuse for Thailand once and she wouldn't let me go .......

 

[trev]

What exactly were you planning to research? Ladyboys?

 

[Pete999]

Lucky for some who can send their wife/girlfriend/partner out to work whilst they bimble about at ELEX enjoying themselves ..........

I don't work much any more, neither does her in doors except looking after me, anyway with the state of my hips,back and knees it was work, well that's what I told her when I got home lol

 

[camerabloke]

What do you mean work anymore. You're like a bloody sloth [emoji11]

 

[camerabloke]

By the way. Thanks for my carvery today

 

[Pete999]

What do you mean work anymore. You're like a bloody sloth [emoji11]

Oh right next time yoy want me to crawl about under the stairs to connect a CU up you can go and take a jump

 

[camerabloke]

At least it would get done quicker if I did it