Hi all very new to the site, I am looking at ways to become an electrician without going down the apprenticeship route due to age and financial commitments. My plan was to do my level 2 and 3 diploma then hopefully find a job as an electricians mate then go for the Level 3 NVQ after gaining the required level of experience. But my issue is that everywhere online seems to state that the NVQ requires you to have the 2365 (self funded) first, but colleges only seem to be teaching the 8202-30 (funded) which to my understanding wouldn't then allow me to actually do anything with once gaining the 8202, rather confusing. If anyone could help me out here it would be greatly appreciated.