Leaving the army.

[Jase7654]

Hi guys, currently in the process from leaving the British army, and doing looking to do a coarse with my re settlement which covers, ecs health and safety, citb full scope, city and guilds 2382 and 2393, 17th edition wiring regulations. Just generally wondering would this be enough to at least get a foot in the trade or am I going to be wasting my time many thanks


Jason

 

[Darkwood]

Hi Jason, Welcom to the forum, I believe we have a few other members out of the forces so I'm sure you will get the advice you're looking for.

 

[telectrix]

Hi guys, currently in the process from leaving the British army, and doing looking to do a coarse with my re settlement which covers, ecs health and safety, citb full scope, city and guilds 2382 and 2393, 17th edition wiring regulations. Just generally wondering would this be enough to at least get a foot in the trade or am I going to be wasting my time many thanks


Jason

basic qualifications that will allow you to enrol with a scheme for house bashing. nothing like a proper electrician,s qualification, which i believe is c&g 2365 ( 3 years ) followed by nvq3. you need these to (a). get a JIB card. and (b). to qualify for industrial work.

 

[Leesparkykent]

As Tel said 2365 level 2&3 then complete nvq3/AM2 part.

 

[Jase7654]

so if the city and guilds 2365 is 3 years, would most companies put you through that while I'm working for them and getting vital experience? Many thanks for the advice.

 

[Midwest]

You need to think about where you'll be when you've done all these courses. It's great to be qualified, but getting work is a bit more difficult.

 

[Lagentium]

Well played for doing it the right way Jase, it's the experience that's the killer,you can only gain it by working, but to work you need it! It's a stupid circle.