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pinky
Hi guys,
I have been working in the mechanical industry for 13 years now as a mechanical engineer but have gained a lot of experience from electricians within that time. My job for the last 5 years as engineering supervisor varies from boring paper work to replacing damaged wall sockets, single & 3 phase, replacing damaged electrical components such as motor contactors & overloads, sensors etc, rewiring mains leads on 3 phase and single phase equipment and PAT testing, building and installing motor inverters just to name a few. I have completed a one day course with cert for PAT testing. My first question is I'm I supposed to be doing this kind of work without the correct qualifications?
The company did employ an engineer with electrical qualifications but didn't pay him for the privilege so he refused to carry out any electrical work, (which I don't blame him). As you can imagine he wasn't round for long!
I have always enjoyed electrical work but have never pursued it, until now. My second question is where do I go from here? Do I need to complete the 2330 level 2 or can I go straight to level 3? Or do I do the 17th edition course? So many questions!
Also The Company is going through some changes with new lines being installed and I would like to take on the job, what qualifications do I need to be able to do the installation and certify the work?
Many thanks in advance, Pinky
Sorry should have posted on the newbe introductions thread
I have been working in the mechanical industry for 13 years now as a mechanical engineer but have gained a lot of experience from electricians within that time. My job for the last 5 years as engineering supervisor varies from boring paper work to replacing damaged wall sockets, single & 3 phase, replacing damaged electrical components such as motor contactors & overloads, sensors etc, rewiring mains leads on 3 phase and single phase equipment and PAT testing, building and installing motor inverters just to name a few. I have completed a one day course with cert for PAT testing. My first question is I'm I supposed to be doing this kind of work without the correct qualifications?
The company did employ an engineer with electrical qualifications but didn't pay him for the privilege so he refused to carry out any electrical work, (which I don't blame him). As you can imagine he wasn't round for long!
I have always enjoyed electrical work but have never pursued it, until now. My second question is where do I go from here? Do I need to complete the 2330 level 2 or can I go straight to level 3? Or do I do the 17th edition course? So many questions!
Also The Company is going through some changes with new lines being installed and I would like to take on the job, what qualifications do I need to be able to do the installation and certify the work?
Many thanks in advance, Pinky
Sorry should have posted on the newbe introductions thread
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