EAL ???

[danmoriarty]

Morning everybody.

As I'm new I'll just quickly introduce myself.

Name: Dan Moriarty

Location: Walsall, West Mids

Status: student

Just to fill you in on my background: In my first year at college I completed the c&g level 2 2330 and I am currently in the middle of my second year doing a level 3 EAL 501/1121/8 level 3 diploma in electrical and electronic engineering technology (qcf). Due to a big pile of college bull**** they were not offering the level 3 c&g.

I know how some of you feel about the short courses but I'm a full time landlord so it was more suitable for my time constraints.

I will also be starting the 17th regs course and the inspection and testing course in a months time.

Anyway, after all that drivel, my question is: does anybody have any experience with the EAL course and, what are people's feelings about it?

Many thanks in advance

Dan

 

[Zeespark]

Find another college that will do the level 3 C&G, you might be able to do it on an evening class.

AndyGuinness

 

[electrician786]

I would say most the industry is familiar with the City & Guilds courses, especially if you have got your 2330 level 2 but not 2330 level 3. Employers might think its a little dodgy IMO.

 

[fulham sparks]

It's the same as C&G mate, I've had no problem withs it.. Was told it was originally for the army

 

[m4tty]

Can you join a scheme etc with the eal? Who teaches that rather than c&g's ?

 

[danmoriarty]

I think I'll give niceic a tinkle on Monday see what they think. I can't see it being too much of a problem but I'd hate to think I've wasted 6 months

 

[leonard]

I also did EAL L3 and actually is more involved in practical than C&G 2330L3.

As for qualification is a recognized Level 3 The same as c&g.

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Can you join a scheme etc with the eal? Who teaches that rather than c&g's ?

I think you can join a scheme only with 17th edition,they are after your money anyway.

 

[Sidewinder]

There is more than one EAL course mind!

 

[OnOff]

Mid-way through the 2nd year of my 2330 the college said "If anyone wants to do Level 3.........find another college!". So I did! Job done. Think they were concentrating their funds etc into Hair & Beauty!