Just found out Ive passed my AM2 exam! Any ideas what to do next?

[RyanF]

Hi all,

As the thread subject says I have passed my am2 1st time around with a resit on one section so buzzing is a understatement!! To now know I am no longer an apprentice an a competent electrician is mint. If anyone wants any help or has any questions with the am2 exam then drop me a message ill happily help.

I just want to know now I have got my am2 certificate, nvq 2357 level 3 diploma
In electrical installations city and guilds 2365 level 2 and level 3 diploma in electrical installations. I understand I need by bs7671 course to do yet, which I will complete after the new 18th edition comes into play.

I just want to know if anyone had any ideas or suggestions to what to do next with the steps in my career and what industry to look for what additional courses to do etc?

Also to add I currently work in a domestic industry with a small electrical company as in self employed company.

Any help/ideas or guidance will be great

Cheers everyone!

 

[westward10]

Well done Ryan.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Well done Ryan. If I was you I would now look at doing your 2391 as this would make you eligible to apply for an approved electricians card rather than an installation electricians card.

 

[MJPD29]

Go to the bar and celebrate

 

[ruston]

Well done Ryan. I am pleased for you.

 

[RyanF]

Go to the bar and celebrate

Trust me I am itching to go celebrate! Celebrations are left until the weekend.

 

[RyanF]

Well done Ryan. I am pleased for you.

Thanks alot! Im over the moon!

 

[RyanF]

Well done Ryan. If I was you I would now look at doing your 2391 as this would make you eligible to apply for an approved electricians card rather than an installation electricians card.

The 2391 is the inspection and testing course I believe... I am thinking of doing that at some point just need some suggestions on the cost for it and stuff like that. So can I apply for my JIB card now? Or should I hold it off until I do the additional courses?

 

[RyanF]

Well done Ryan.

Thanks alot!

 

[Toneyz]

Well done, hope the advice all fell into place.

 

[RyanF]

Well done, hope the advice all fell into place.

It did during the testing resit all made sense! Thanks!

 

[RyanF]

So anyone got any ideas/gudiance on my next steps in my career?

 

[casperLennon]

YIU don’t have to do your 17th if your tech certs are recent. Just apply for your gold card

 

[RyanF]

YIU don’t have to do your 17th if your tech certs are recent. Just apply for your gold card

They are recent the oldest tech cert I have is 2016 I believe... but I havent done any bs7671 courses as in not one so I would have to do the 18th before I apply
for my gold card?

 

[westward10]

So anyone got any ideas/gudiance on my next steps in my career?

I agree with Lee go for the 2391 whilst you are still in the mood for it.

 

[Squid]

Now find a proper job...... ;o)))))

Only kidding, well done.

 

[RyanF]

Any ideas on what Industry to go into? I currently work in domestic and fancy a change more challenging industry etc...

 

[RyanF]

Any ideas on what Industry to go into? I currently work in domestic and fancy a change more challenging industry etc...

 

[RyanF]

Now find a proper job...... ;o)))))

Only kidding, well done.

Hahah thanks alot matey!

 

[Sam662]

Well done Ryan! Six months into my first year as an apprentice myself. Maybe try and get a job with a larger company? One that does some commercial, as well as domestic?

 

[ruston]

I agree with Lee go for the 2391 whilst you are still in the mood for it.

So would I while it is still fresh in your mind .
And buy your own tester lol.

 

[RyanF]

So would I while it is still fresh in your mind .
And buy your own tester lol.

Very true like.. deffo going to buy a megger like best test meters to use IMO!

 

[RyanF]

Well done Ryan! Six months into my first year as an apprentice myself. Maybe try and get a job with a larger company? One that does some commercial, as well as domestic?

Good luck with your apprenticeship mate! Any questions about the am2 exam drop me message! I
Am considering going into more commerical with some domestic nice to get a chance of industry/ workplaces etc. Anyone know any companies?

 

[Squid]

Not sure what to advise as I always worked on industrial or larger site builds, domestics where meh and a piece of ---- in that day and age.

Times have changed though so maybe the hardened sparks on here can advise.

 

[Squid]

The one thing I remember is when I finished my apprenticeship I was let go then got a job at Matthew Hall, was the norm to let the apprentices go at that time.

 

[casperLennon]

I did mine in 2013 and didn’t do the 17th. Your college work is don’t to 17th do you don’t need to sit anything. Just apply and get that gold card and that pay rise

 

[RyanF]

Not sure what to advise as I always worked on industrial or larger site builds, domestics where meh and a piece of **** in that day and age.

Times have changed though so maybe the hardened sparks on here can advise.

So would I be able to apply for a larger company and gain experience in that sector? Where abouts do you work? As in what company?

I do fancy working in commerical and larger sites as I want a change from house bashing. Want to learn alot more and stuff.

 

[RyanF]

I did mine in 2013 and didn’t do the 17th. Your college work is don’t to 17th do you don’t need to sit anything. Just apply and get that gold card and that pay rise

Great thanks for the advice mate! Could you give me an links or help with applying for the gold card?

 

[RyanF]

The one thing I remember is when I finished my apprenticeship I was let go then got a job at Matthew Hall, was the norm to let the apprentices go at that time.

I take it you work up and down the country? My boss is offering to keep me on but, I might stay for another year just to get additional experience behind my self then change industry etc...

 

[Strima]

Easier to get a job whilst you still have one.