Is there any funding to gain 17th Edition??

[jooulez]

Hi!! Was wondering whether anyone on here knows of where I can possibly get funding for 17th Edition, I have a C & G 2351 which obviously isn't any good now, I wasn't given the opportunity to gain 17th Ed in my last job & they wouldn't give me time off to gain it, & now I'm unemployed I haven't the funds to pay for a course (can hardly pay for food/bills yet alone anything else) I've been to my local college but all they suggested was this loan scheme, which I'm dubious about as I already have debts & obviously don't want to make my situation any worse. I'm in Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk ... if any one can help me to find funding it would be much appreciated. Thanks!!! Julez xx

 

[telectrix]

ask at the jnobcentre. funding is sometimes available. stress that you have a good chance of finding a job if you have 17th.

 

[snowhead]

Job Centre would have info.

 

[rmc86uk]

You will get nothing mate, sorry to say but it's true!

 

[ferg]

ask at the jnobcentre. funding is sometimes available. stress that you have a good chance of finding a job if you have 17th.

Is that a typo or a dig

 

[Paul.M]

Each person is entitled to £600 worth of training within their field when they are on the dole.

As above, go to the dole office and ask them to put you on a course. Also ask for cscs card. You'll get it.

 

[telectrix]

Is that a typo or a dig

haha. just spotted it. genuine typo.

 

[rmc86uk]

When I was out of work in 2009 they said I wasn't entitled to anything unless I was a druggy or alcoholic.

 

[LeeH]

When I was out of work in 2009 they said I wasn't entitled to anything unless I was a druggy or alcoholic.

Or Eastern European.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

In north wales we have a government scheme with loads of courses on it including the 17th edition. unfortunately that wont help you though.

this is possibly pointless post of the year.

 

[Knobhead]

The job centre paid for me to do the course.

Then I decided I’d had enough and retired.

 

[the pict]

Google EEIBA they help me out big time after I recovered from a protracted illness that took 5 years and every penny I had, they funded my 17th upgrade, NICEIC membership and all the publications I needed to expand my scope of employment, and as far as the benifits agency were concerned I was entitled to nowt as I was self employed
Pict

 

[jooulez]

I've already approached the Job centre, think I've got more chance of becoming a monk than getting help from them!! Thanks for all your replies much appreciated

 

[jooulez]

In north wales we have a government scheme with loads of courses on it including the 17th edition. unfortunately that wont help you though.

this is possibly pointless post of the year.

O well at least you replied!! LOL

 

[jooulez]

Or Eastern European.

Yeah don't I know that! Feels like Yarmouth has been over-taken by them LOL

 

[cmac70]

Is there a local college you can do it at they are normally okay on price. You may be able to pay in two half's.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

get some camouflage paint and a quick guide to a strange sounding language (take your pick)...

should work out fine down on the dole que...

 

[Andy78]

I got told that I was not eligible for funding for my 17th update when I was on the rock and roll as there was no money available.
They said I would have to have a letter from an employer which stated they would give me a job if I had my 17th. I asked them how I would apply for these jobs that require you have the 17th on application. They didn't know but I still couldn't have the course paid for.
I even found a centre that would do the exam only to cut down on the cost for them, still no joy.

Eventually I wrote them a letter saying I was going self employed and I had a job waiting for myself if only I had the 17th update, as I was not prepared to employ myself without it. I got the money

 

[driverman]

I was unemployed........Jobcenter offered me the chance to get the 17th, which I did all free. Also they paid for the 2395 course the that I attended. So go back to them and ask why you have been refused. the whole idea is is to get you back to work as an electrician.

 

[rmc86uk]

Load of rubbish.