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Done it, hardest written exam I’ve ever done. It has greatly improved my understanding of the regs how to apply them to designs.
 
I have done it. Very much enjoyed the course. I did it on evening sessions rather than an intensive 5 day job which probably added to the positive experience I had with it.
It hasn't enhanced my career considerably as I am self employed, but certainly enhanced my personal understanding of cable design.
 
Something I'd be looking at in the not too distant future, quite a full on coursework/assignment as well is it not?
 
Done it, hardest written exam I’ve ever done. It has greatly improved my understanding of the regs how to apply them to designs.
Yeah I’ve been told it’s fairly difficult. That’s what I’m hoping for in terms of giving me a deeper understanding of the regs and a generally better understanding of the process involved during designing as this is ultimately the direction I want to go in
 
Yeah I’ve been told it’s fairly difficult. That’s what I’m hoping for in terms of giving me a deeper understanding of the regs and a generally better understanding of the process involved during designing as this is ultimately the direction I want to go in

Depending on where you want to be a HNC/HND may be a better option. The 2396 is really just the application of the design calcs every electrician gets taught to entire installations instead of single circuits.
 
Don’t know that that this qualification will give you a better understanding of the Wiring Regulations?

It gave me a better understanding of the design requirements/advice, mostly the appendices, but not of the regs as a whole.
 
I have looked into the he hnc/hnd quals but from what i can gather it’s 2-3 years university? Unless you know otherwise and have any tips?

I don't I'm afraid, but I think those timescales are right. It's not something I have done, but have heard that the 2396 is not a very useful or progressive course if higher education is your ultimate aim.

Quite a good course if you are not going to though.
 
I don't I'm afraid, but I think those timescales are right. It's not something I have done, but have heard that the 2396 is not a very useful or progressive course if higher education is your ultimate aim.

Quite a good course if you are not going to though.
It is something I would like to do and would probably thoroughly enjoy but I’m not sure I’ve got the time for that. I would never see my kids and I don’t see them as much as I’d like to now. It’s not the cheapest of courses either. Your looking all in a good 10-15 grand depending on how far you go. Think I’ll have to settle for the 2396 and then a course in autocad and revit.
 
It is something I would like to do and would probably thoroughly enjoy but I’m not sure I’ve got the time for that. I would never see my kids and I don’t see them as much as I’d like to now. It’s not the cheapest of courses either. Your looking all in a good 10-15 grand depending on how far you go. Think I’ll have to settle for the 2396 and then a course in autocad and revit.

In that case I would thoroughly recommend the 2396 as a rewarding experience.
 

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