am2 OR nvq3 ?

[sparkatus]

Hi

Hopefully someone will be able to clarify something for me...

Do you need to do an am2 test to become an approved spark or can someone with an nvq 3 be an approved spark ? also , can you also confirm as I believe the case to be that you must pass 2391 test and inspect to be approved no matter what?

Thanks

 

[Zeespark]

Not sure on 2391, NVQ3 is enough for JIB Grading.

AndyGuinness

 

[steptoe]

Not sure on 2391, NVQ3 is enough for JIB Grading.AndyGuinness

+1

no 2391 required for a normal grading.

nvq3 required (unless exceptional circumstances)

 

[Risteard]

2391 is required for Approved Electrician grading if that's what the question was asking. NVQ is required for any grading. AM2 forms part of the NVQ, at least for Apprentices.

 

[mercurystar999]

Don't think they have to do AM2 anymore. Approved electrician would be a nvq3 or equivalent for the older members + 2391.

 

[Brian 157]

The JIB do ask for AM2, it is possible to obtain grading without it but "other relevant supporting evidence" is required. The NVQ is now a requirement for grading as an electrician, 2391 is required for Approved Electrician status.

Full details on JIB website http://www.jib.org.uk/gdappelec.htm