is this course legit...

[jme]

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I'm working as a sparkies mate at the moment and have years of experience on sites, done a couple level two at college and always got stuck at level 3 when unable to find someone to do my on site assessments with...

My boss ain't interested in apprenticeships etc, its too much paperwork when he's busy enough..

asked my boss and colleague, they say it seems legit...it says you can work as a domestic installed, sign work off and register with niceic etc...

what's the story with this course? If its a way of getting into the game then ill be very happy to have a career for life, even as a domestic installer, as its been a struggle to try to get into this game because I'm 30 years old now. Too old for a government funded apprenticeship.

is it the real deal basically? Or will i have to take additional courses after that may involve on site ---- etc (meaning the course is a waste of time)...

thankyou

 

[ruston]

Absolutely , you have an ideal situation to utilise there with a bit of cooperation from your boss. It is possible he does not want to lose you.

 

[ruston]

Duplicate.

 

[Andy78]

I see, Okiee. The other course is £7500 and that is completely unaffordable at the moment but i think that one is quite comprehensive. I assume i will do my own jobs in evenings, at weekends and such to build up some clients for a while before going out into the big wide world solo and not having other income to rely on.

but you've all been a huge help and i appreciate all your advice. I feel optimistic. It's not easy but its a door that I can open to help myself and my family

Try looking into the mature candidate route to NVQ3. It was set up to help experienced guys get industry recognised quals. It does mean building a portfolio but may work out cheaper and quicker than starting from scratch.

Experienced Worker Assessment | Joint Industry Board (JIB)

The JIB has launched an assessment strategy that allows experienced workers to demonstrate their knowledge and competence to NVQ3 standard.

www.jib.org.uk

 

[James]

this document is good,
explains everything you need to become niceic registered for domestic works.

page 13 outlines technical qualification routes

http://www.niceic.com/medialib/www.niceic.com/Schemes/DIS-Reg-Guide-Dec-18-Web_1.pdf

 

[Lister1987]

Level 2s in Electrical Installation and Engineering?

Why are the EALs irrelevant? Because they're EAL and not C&G?

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

You need the NVQ really.

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When you say you got stuck at the level 3 could you please explain this? I wasnt aware there was any site assessments on the level 3 (2365 or EAL equivalent).