Which path to take when Looking to train as Electrician

[Tazeem]

Hi all,

I am looking to train as an electrician but unsure which path to take.
there are several options and training centres but it's very confusing.
I am hoping I'll get some help here.
I was looking at the Part-P domestic installer and testing courses.
there seem to be two accreditations, one from Logic and the other one is with City & Guilds
Which is better?
any preferred training centre? (I am in London)

Here is what I accumulated and my understanding is that these courses will be needed in this order (correct me if I am wrong).
C&G 4555
C&G 2393
C&G 2382 -12
C&G 2392

I am currently in full time employment do any suggestions for evening or weekend training centres will be appreciated

 

[TJ Anderson]

It's funny actually. I want to be a Network Engineer. I am an Electrician, so I just want the certificate so I can start working as a Network engineer. I have connected up my own wireless router at home.....

 

[oracle]

Do as Chris has said with the evening classes of the 2365 level 2/3 get your 17th ed the finish off with the nvq3 and add the 2394/5 at a later date and once it's all over apply for your gold card.

Unfortunately that is not quite right. Your 2365 level 2/3 qualifies you as an electricians mate. 17th Edition and Inspection and Testing will make you an electrical improver. In order to do the 2357 NVQ you still have to do a bridging unit. Now you can get your NVQ. Then you have to do the AM2 (Trade Test) This will make you Eligible for the JIB gold card as a qualified electrician.

A better choice would be to do the 2357 level 3 course which includes the NVQ, then do 17th Edition, Inspection & testing and AM2. This will cost you less and take less time, which is why colleges prefer to make you do 2365 level 2 and 3 without the bother of managing the NVQ. Then they make a bit more selling you the Regs and Testing courses.

If anyone disagrees please don't start an argument with me, go to the City and Guilds website, type 2365, look in the centre documents, find the "Disclaimer" (electricians mate), "APL" (Accredited prior learning) bridging course from 2356 to 2357. The 2357 is achieved by a combination of the Technical Certificate and NVQ.

The obvious choice is 2357, but it's your money and your choice

 

[Adam W]

It's funny actually. I want to be a Network Engineer. I am an Electrician, so I just want the certificate so I can start working as a Network engineer. I have connected up my own wireless router at home.....

I've heard there's good money in that. What's the best van for a network engineer and who do I register with?