41 and considering new DEI course alongside job

[aliensbrains]

I'm 41 and looking at a new 'DEI' course, partially funded by my current employer. Not currently thinking of making the leap to a full time spark but would like to build knowledge and earn a bit on the side of my current job and create a safety net incase of redundancy (my field is not the most secure). I have an interest in electrics and have worked in sound engineering, theatre lighting and technical jobs so this links in, hence employer contribution.

The course I'm looking at is:

LCL Awards Level 3 - Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings

City & Guilds 2382-22 - Level 3 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391-50 - Level 3 Inspection & Testing - Initial Verification

plus

City & Guilds 2391-51 Periodic Inspection and Testing course
City & Guilds 2919-01 Electric Vehicle charging course

I've checked with NIC EIC and it would qualify you for the Domestic installer qualified supervisor assessment after 2 years experience (I plan to do the quals then start picking up small jobs and build into it).

My question is... Does this course - or more accurately collection of qualifications - make sense? Does my plan seem sensible, or just a big waste of time and money?!

TIA

 

[aliensbrains]

Should also add that at this point I'm only really interested in working toward domestic electrics, EV and solar in the future.

Employer will contribute about 1/4 course cost.

Cheers