So been doing some reading and research and although I can go down the route of doing bare minimum and rely on someone else I would like to be able to do
notifiable work eventually.
I believe I found what looks like the correct pathway to follow and fees are no where near as much and at the end I would have the following:
- Level 3 City & Guilds 2393 – Part P of the Building Regulations,
- Level 3 City & Guilds 2382 – 18th Edition Wiring Regulations,
- Level 2 City & Guilds 2392 – Inspection Testing & Verification.
After this it will be up to me to get myself upto scratch and have experience carry out the works. I don't think I would be using the Part P scheme as I would imagine doing the works under building regs?
I also think after doing this I will enquire with texecom (carry out free courses for their alarm systems) and will more than likely do basic smart homes to begin with as I understand joining control4 installer list as some additional commitment required.
This should give me a good foundation to build on as long as the 3 qualifications hold the correct weight needed to approach electrical contractors who work on new builds etc (JIB / CSCS required)
Any guidance would be great and any recommended course providers would be even better. Currently looking at EC4U (not sure if allowed to post link)
Many thanks
You are right in looking at City & Guilds qualifications...
BUT...
I don't think your research included looking at the City & Guilds website to view who and what purpose the courses you mention are aimed at...
2393:-
https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/electrical-installation/2393-building-regulations-for-electrical-installations-in-dwellings#
Extract:-
The Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings is for those working in the building trades and others who need to know how electrical installations in homes can affect the building construction. You should be a qualified electrician or a qualified individual in an allied trade. You should also be practicing your trade in England and Wales, as there are different regulations governing Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2382:-
https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/electrical-installation/2382-requirements-for-electrical-installations#
Extract:-
If you're a practising electrician, you must comply with the regulations for electrical work, this qualification is designed to provide those seeking progression in their career with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the Electrotechnical industry
2392:-
https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/electrical-installation/2392-fundamental-inspection-testing-and-initial-verification#
Extract:-
You might be a practising electrician who hasn't worked on fundamental inspection and testing since qualifying, or you might have recently become qualified as an electrician after working in other engineering disciplines or trades.
If you currently work in electrical testing, a Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification can help you update your skills to keep up with best practice in the area.
What you found seems cheaper than you expected because it will not give you what you expect to have after spending the money..
If you have the time and the money to waste, then give it a go...
But I would be betting that you come out disappointed with the outcome.
Basically none of those courses actually cover electrical installation, or the science and calculations required to design and install additions or alterations to installations that will fail safe, by protecting people, property or livestock... Which is the basic underlying principle required to ensure your work is safe.
City & Guilds electrical installation courses, come under the scope of Building Services, e.g.
https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry#tab=qualifications
Over the years some of the course content and/or course numbers change..
So I am not up-to-date with all current course numbers..
But the ones you have quoted are not intended as the starting point to become a qualified electrician able to sign off their own work..
If for example you were looking to self certify your work by becoming an NICEIC Domestic Installer their requirements can be found..
http://www.niceic.com/contractor/essentials/assessment/niceic-and-assessment/what-qualifications-does-the-qualified-supervi-(1)
Or if looking to join NAPIT..
http://www.napit.org.uk/downloads/forms/napit-guide-to-qualifications-requirements-electrical.pdf
Basically the courses you listed are what I would call "Top-Up" courses for those already qualified & working in the trade to enhance some of their abilities and potential.
The old sayings... "There is no such thing as a free lunch" & "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is!"
Are both still very much applicable today!
What you want to do..
Is do-able..
But it will cost both Time and Money...
There is no quick short-cut to jump into what you are aiming for...
IT & coms both have massive differences to electrical installation..
Some of the physics and how circuits work are similar..
BUT several areas are completely different, as it is very difficult to cause death in less than half a second to a healthy adult whilst working in IT..
Whereas in electrical work at 230v or higher it is a daily consideration on every job!
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