Thanks for all the input.
I’ll be looking more in to the course and contact my local colleges to see what they offer, hopefully I can fit it all around my current work.
One last question for now. Is the 2365 the best way to start learning and working.
Comparing the course to the domestic installer course, there seems to be quite a few ‘qualifications’ gained from the domestic installer, are these all requirements to get out working or is the 2365 enough on its own?
On a Domestic Installer course that's start with this one
Domestic Electrician Course (Domestic Installer Course) - https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/courses/domestic-installer-course.
The C&G 2393 is not really a qualification that carries any weight its just understanding & reading through this
http://www.-----------.co.uk/PartP/PartP-England.pdf
The 4141-01 more or less the same where it doesnt carry any weight. You'll receive this certificate after attending their workshop for 5 days
The 2392 is a level 2 testing qualification, although the qualification itself doesnt carry any weight it will be a great benefit for those to improve their testing skills or those want to brush up before going for the 2391 course. ( The 2392 looks good)
The 2382 is the latest 18th regs exam, this does carry weight as you'll need this.
So in theory most people who take this course will go on to work from themselves and join a CPC scheme where they will require you to have passed the latest regs exam the 18th edition, you will then be assessed on site where you'll be given tasks to fulfil to which you either pass or fail.
So to put it simply from an employers point they will not recognise these as relevant qualifications or the 18th edition just on its own.
Going on to the level 2 and level 3 2365, these are must on your journey to become an industry recognised electrican along with the AM2 & finally NVQ. (Gold Card)
Employers will look at this qualification as the relevant qualifications to employ you as a skilled worker.
As you've asked before regarding employment with the 2365 level 2 and level 3 this will carry
some weight because as an employer they will see you're working towards your NVQ & may offer you an improver position.
Many people who do their part-time level 2 & level 3 2365 will be applying for many mates positions whist studying.
End of the day whatever you decide I would recommend starting the level 2. On ours we had to do 25 Saturdays that's 5 weeks of practical compared to 1 week practical on a DI course also you'll learn to make off different cable types, steel conduit, trunking making different sets, using stocks & Dies, etc something you wont learn on the DI course.
Also there's around 16 exams throughout the whole of the level 2 and 3 from online mock exams to written exam to practical exams.
And finally many people do go on a Domestic installer course, start up their own business & make a great success of it its all down that individual so dont think I am trying to put you off I'm not, its down to you what journey you want to take.
PS.. Just wanted to add on your level 2 2365 you will learn how to test initial verification on an install & when you move to level 3 2365 you'll go on to fault finding