Help! Do i do the 2397 Domestic Course or the 2357 Apprenticeship?

SparkyGinge · Jul 27, 2015

Basically i have just finished Level 2 and Level 3 2365 City and Guilds courses and i am not sure where my future lies in either Domestic or Industrial and Commercial. I am here for a bit of advice if anyone has taken the 2397 or 2357. I have done a bit of Domestic work but not really enjoying it with my boss and currently thinking of switching companies. Also i am wondering what commercial/industrial is like. Any advice is appreciated.

Many thanks.

Darkwood · Jul 27, 2015

Hi sparkyGinge Welcome to the forum from the staff

shanky887614 · Jul 27, 2015

go for the 2357 its more widely accepted. when you start it your 2365 will be used as prior learning and you can skip a few sections of the 2357 and start the logbook (there are 5 week courses for domestic so go for the 2357 or you will regret it later after spending two years on the 2365)

DuaneMHunt1976 · Jul 27, 2015

2357 (GO FOR THIS ONE)
i think there is one bridge unit an the logbook also the AM2

2397 ... i know naff all about this course .. i think its been around since 2012 and been updated
but not many ref to it at all around the place.

shanky887614 · Jul 27, 2015

DuaneMHunt1976 said:
2357 (GO FOR THIS ONE)
i think there is one bridge unit an the logbook also the AM2

2397 ... i know naff all about this course .. i think its been around since 2012 and been updated
but not many ref to it at all around the place.

see post below

DuaneMHunt1976 · Jul 27, 2015

shanky887614 said:
im not sure if there is a bridge unit.

i had to do the enviromental unit as i did the 2330 lvl2/3 but i think if you did the newer 2365 i think you did the renewable section during it but i could be wrong

I did 2330 Level 2/3 and was told for me to do 2357 i would have to do one Bridge unit
"If you have already completed your City & Guilds 2330-07 Level 3 Certificate in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) we can now easily convert this qualification into the new Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance). This will require the candidate completing a ‘bridging unit’ from the 2330 to the 2357 which will take 1 day at our centre and then you will have the NVQ portfolio element to complete. "
https://www.traininginelectrical.co...ctrical-installation-buildings-and-structures

"If you are about to start your electrical career or you are already registered on the City & Guilds 2365-03 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) this can also be converted into the 2357 by completing a ‘bridging unit’ which will take 1 day at our centre leaving you with the NVQ portfolio to complete."

Electrical Qualifications - City and Guilds 2365 Electrotechnical

shanky887614 · Jul 27, 2015

DuaneMHunt1976 said:
I did 2330 Level 2/3 and was told for me to do 2357 i would have to do one Bridge unit
"If you have already completed your City & Guilds 2330-07 Level 3 Certificate in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) we can now easily convert this qualification into the new Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance). This will require the candidate completing a ‘bridging unit’ from the 2330 to the 2357 which will take 1 day at our centre and then you will have the NVQ portfolio element to complete. "
https://www.traininginelectrical.co...ctrical-installation-buildings-and-structures

"If you are about to start your electrical career or you are already registered on the City & Guilds 2365-03 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) this can also be converted into the 2357 by completing a ‘bridging unit’ which will take 1 day at our centre leaving you with the NVQ portfolio to complete."

Electrical Qualifications - City and Guilds 2365 Electrotechnical

nice thanks for clearing that up