NVQ LEVEL 3

[electrician786]

I've almost completed my NVQ portfolio now, I had to take the day off today so I could write up some more carp. I was just wondering how many of you have actually completed an NVQ? Is it worth it? And how have those who have completed it found it?

 

[Zeespark]

Its only stating that you know the basics of wiring and testing, which can actually be found on the 2330/2356/2357 or even a 5WW course, its a load of expensive tosh for all of its worth.

AndyGuinness

 

[philbas]

I suggest you ask Steps, but stand well back befoe he gives his reply

 

[NozSpark]

What's a NVQ? ; )

 

[Manator]

Like Noz and I guess quite a few of our members,we never had anything like NVQ's when we did our training. Unfortunately I think they are a weak replacement for a proper apprenticeship. That is not a deflection on those who are now forced to take them just an observation on how badly we are treated when it comes to education.

 

[donnie1986]

I'm just finishing my 2330 and being one of the few in the class who isn't doing an NVQ, but am passing all the exams with distinctions and top of the class in nearly all cases. I see little need for an NVQ, it would have cost my dads company about

 

[Zeespark]

[No message]

 

[electrician786]

Yes

 

[Zeespark]

Elec, where did you go to get yours bud?

AndyGuinness

 

[electrician786]

Its at birmingham electrical training, I also did my pv training here to. I've also used a company on electric avenue for my 17th edition but I can't remember there name, the tutors were spot on.

I think the name was electrical training services IIRC.

 

[Bacon]

Its at birmingham electrical training, I also did my pv training here to. I've also used a company on electric avenue for my 17th edition but I can't remember there name, the tutors were spot on.I think the name was electrical training services IIRC.

I did my 2391 with them Electrical Training - Home

 

[electrician786]

Bacon, how did you find the tutors? I found them to be hilarious bit at the same time informative.

 

[Bacon]

Very good and they knew there stuff.

 

[electrician786]

Yes they sure do.

 

[ajkend]

You need nvq to get JIB card.

 

[Zeespark]

JIB? :slap

AndyGuinness

 

[ajkend]

Zeespark if you are working for an agency down south a lot of sites want a JIB card:^O

 

[Zeespark]

But I am not and the JIB are muppets anyway. I avoid agencies like the plague.

AndyGuinness

 

[Manator]

I have not renewed my jib card for the last 8 years or so, and I still sleep well at nights knowing I have saved at least some money and face.