What would you do?

[James-]

hey mate gratz on the nvq 3, now go send off for you jib card

Cheers Johnuk !! :yes:

 

[James-]

Congratulations on the L3 qual -

I would try to pursue the working for a company route, some experience will better prepare you for a sole trader venture.

I know finding work is a problem - I suggest contacting electrical contractors (pref in person) and sell yourself

You sound pretty level headed and keen - this always goes down well at an interview

By no way do I want so sound like I think I know it all!! at all , But I have been working in and around domestic construction since my early teens in a family business we no longer run, and subbed on Domestic rewires as a mate.

I understand where people are coming from pro employment over self employed, I think what I need to do Is work towards setting everything up to go solo but of course I'll still be looking out for a good company to work with. Times are tough, and the mortgage needs to be paid!!

And that back room won't paper its self!!!

 

[James-]

Agreed - Some companies may take you up on a zero hours contract (they call you when they need you) - good way to get in on a permanent contract.

Not a bad Idea, I fear it would be like working for an agency again tho, putting everything into crap shifts, almost not having a social life due to traveling and long hours and never knowing where the next pay check will come from....... hmm I guess I've also summed up going solo there too

 

[Geordie Spark]

By no way do I want so sound like I think I know it all!! at all , But I have been working in and around domestic construction since my early teens in a family business we no longer run, and subbed on Domestic rewires as a mate.

I understand where people are coming from pro employment over self employed, I think what I need to do Is work towards setting everything up to go solo but of course I'll still be looking out for a good company to work with. Times are tough, and the mortgage needs to be paid!!

And that back room won't paper its self!!!

Don't bother messing about with paper - just chuck some paint on it and use it for your office !

 

[Engineer54]

As I understand it I need both new C&G quals, (2394&5) to go with my nvq to be eligible for a gold card? does that sound right?

Sorry i miss read your original post, i was taking your level 3 qualification as 2330 (or it's new equivalent) So do you have that core level 3 qualification, because without it, you'll not be able to gain a JIB ''Approved Electrician'' grade?? Yes i believe you need both, which is supposed to be the equivalent to the old and respected 2391....

 

[James-]

Sorry i miss read your original post, i was taking your level 3 qualification as 2330 (or it's new equivalent) So do you have that core level 3 qualification, because without it, you'll not be able to gain a JIB ''Approved Electrician'' grade?? Yes i believe you need both, which is supposed to be the equivalent to the old and respected 2391....

Hi Engineer54, I have the C&G 2356 L3 nvq, As far as I'm aware I still need to satisfy 2391 or what it has now been split into for a jib card.

 

[7029 dave]

Congrats on your level 3nvq, don't know what that qual is, never had that in my day might be the c course equivalent ?. The hard work begins again.

 

[Hawkmoon]

Congrats on your level 3nvq, don't know what that qual is, never had that in my day might be the c course equivalent ?. The hard work begins again.

I believe it's equivalent to 236 pt 2

 

[James-]

Whatever piece of paper it equates too, I bloody hope it helps me earn more money because I'm rather sick of putting hard graft in day in day out and only taking home just enough each week