NVQ or AM2???

[Sparklychris10]

I've completed my C&G 2330 Levels 1,2,& 3 but still not sure wether to do an AM2 or an NVQ3 to complete my qualification... suggestions???

 

[sparky999]

I would do both mate. Especially the Am2 as that is a good exam and you will gain alot out of it.

 

[Sparklychris10]

But in matters of time and depth of course, which one is likely to be more worthwhile in the industry?

 

[sparky999]

Well the NVQ will take long to do than the AM2 as the AM2 is a 3 day course with optional 2 day preperation course. I believe the AM2 would be worthwhile but that is only my opinion.

 

[Sparklychris10]

Ok then, i'll bear that in mind, thankyou!!

 

[Dean182]

NVQ Level 3 is needed for a JIB card. But really it's best to have both.

 

[Brian 157]

As Dean says the NVQ is required to gain JIB grading, on the Apprenticeship Framework AM2 is also required & covers 34 POs in the NVQ. Many older bosses like to see AM2 as they understand it better than NVQs so it is probably wise to go for both.

 

[sparkatus]

Thanks for the replies guys, so you can be an approved spark with nvq3 and 2391 and no am2...is that correct?

 

[searley]

last year when i finished my 2330 the college payed for my nvq and am2 course some sort of government thing that was going around.

nvq is a doddle just a pain in the arse it`s all basic stuff i am sure if you have done 2330 you can fly throw the nvq if you got a good college and willing to put the work in.

 

[msb2003]

The new qualification (C&G 2357) includes both parts (as well as the classroom bits), the nvq as 8 practical assessments 'on-site' and the AM2 as a seperate unit you must complete to gain the 2357. The logic being the 'industry' wants this to avoid 'paper' electricians.

Based on this, I would look to complete both the AM2 and the NVQ to go with your L2 and L3 2330 qualifications

regards

Mark