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CUALIFICACIONES PARA ELECTRICISTAS:

Esta es la mejor informacion que he encontrado en diferentes webs de UK para ser un electricista cualificado y reconocido por el sistema.

Los titulos han sufrido una buena trasformacion en el 2012 y la nomenclatura ha cambiado sustancialmente.

Os recomiendo que si estais interesados, mireis las paginas de las diferentes academias para “armonizar” precios.

He dejado toda la info en ingles porque me parece que se deberia tener el suficiente nivel como para embarcarse en esta aventura. Solo se lo recomiendo a los electricistas cualificados espanioles con el suficiente nivel de ingles para entender las clases, el material y hacer los examenes.

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Types Of Electricians


Whether they are installing, maintaining or testing electrical systems, equipment and appliances, electricians are split into three types – domestic, commercial and industrial, which determines the type of buildings and electrical systems they work on.

Here we outline the main roles and responsibilities associated with each type of electrician, so you will know which kind of electrician you need to hire for your job:

Domestic electricians – are responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and testing electrical equipment, appliances and systems in a home environment. You should ensure that electricians working on your home have nationally recognised qualifications and are a member of a trade association, so they are in a position to do a high quality job at a fair price.

Jobs you may recruit a domestic electrician to do include; testing a burglar alarm, fridge, electric cooker, etc; installing a new plug socket; and rewiring existing electrical systems.

Commercial electricians – work in small, medium and large commercial environments, such as schools, shopping centres, office buildings, hospitals and shops, to install, maintain and test new and existing electrical systems and equipment. These electricians should also be members of a trade association, and in many cases will work on a short or long-term contract, or on behalf of an electrical contractors firm.

In general they will deal with lighting and security systems, equipment testing for health and safety standards, and rewiring as a result of an office or shop refit, or a new building.

Industrial electricians – are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment and other types of electrical and electronic controls on various types of equipment within a large industrial factory or building.

Industrial electricians usually have very specialist knowledge in repairing robots and computerised control equipment that are now commonplace in manufacturing companies across the UK. Industrial electricians will either work solely for the industrial firm or will work on a contract basis on behalf of an electrical contractors company.

Maintenance Electrician - are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment and other types of electrical and electronic controls on various types of equipment within a number of different environments/industries.





To come into line with other vocational qualifications, the NVQ was introduced into the electrical apprentice scheme at Level 2 and Level 3 to sit alongside the technical certificate as the means to get fully qualified. After some disagreement with the unions about what a Level 2 qualified electrician was, it was eventually removed as an option and left only the Level 3 as a route to qualified.

Completed on site the NVQ is a measure of competency rather than a knowledge based qualification. There are various methods that can be used to assess the requirements of a unit are being met including a student completed site diary with relevant authenticated evidence, direct observation and video evidence being popular routes. Other methods such as professional discussion and witness testimony can be used if the assessor deems it appropriate.

It is currently being phased out in place of the new C&G2357 qualification. The expected end date is 31/07/12.


The qualification is designed to bring current electricians and related disciplines up to scratch on the latest requirements of BS7671. It comes in two forms, the update and the full exam depending on your recent qualifications and is often asked for by employers. Although there is no legal requirement to hold the qualification, it can seriously disadvantage you not having it for a number of reasons.

City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 and 3 Technical Certificate

Initially scheduled to be replaced in its entirety by the C&G2357, the qualification had an eleventh hour reprieve after much lobbying of the various powers to be by many within education who view the qualification as the only real way some students can enter the electrical industry. Summit Skills decided that only those working within the industry could now get qualified, effectively closing the door to any progression routes and retraining by mature candidates. After a letter from the education secretary himself, the qualification has now been extended until the 31st July 2012. After that, we do not know of its future.

City & Guilds 2394 Initial Verification and Certification (currently draft titles)


In 2012 the City and Guilds plan to replace the C&G2391 with two separate qualifications to coincide with the release of the first amendment. The first of the two replacements focuses on the initial verification and certification of electrical installations. It is expected to cover all the completion of the relevant documentation and the underpinning knowledge behind the process and also the practical aspects of performing the tests. The qualification will be heavily based on Guidance Note 3: Inspection and Testing published by the IET.

City and Guilds 2395 Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification


In 2012 the City and Guilds plan to replace the C&G2391 with two separate qualifications to coincide with the release of the first amendment. The second of the two replacements, the 2395, focuses on the periodic inspection and certification of electrical installations. It is expected to cover all the completion of the relevant documentation and the underpinning knowledge behind the process and also the practical aspects of performing the tests and completion of the EICR. Iit will be heavily based on Guidance Note 3: Inspection and Testing and the appendices of Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671:2008 Incorporating Amendment No 1: 2011: IET Wiring Regulations published by the IET.

City and Guilds 2396 Design and Verification of Electrical Installation Level 4 Award


Ever since the loss of the 2360 Part 'C' course, there has been no real replacement to allow the humble electrician to move into the field of design. There were previous attempts, such as the C&G2400 and the later slightly changed C&G2391 (confused yet?) but they were not at the same level as the C course. This new qualification aims higher than the previous qualifications did and pitches at Level 4 for the first time.

The qualification is intended for people involved in the design, specification, installation and testing process. It addresses, in particular, the implications of the various different regulations for Electrical Installations including in particular BS7671 17th Edition and the Building Regulations.

City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing


More correctly known as the Certificates for Code of Practise for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (book is published by the IET), this qualification is designed to give electricians and related industries the knowledge to interpret the codes of practise correctly when carrying out testing on electrical equipment. The exam is an open book exam

City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 Diploma


The C&G2357 Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnology was introduced as a replacement qualification for the outgoing C&G2330 technical certificate and the C&G2356 NVQ Level 3 as part of the Government switch to the QCF suite of qualifications. It combined both qualifications into one and was created by the Sector Skills Council, Summit Skills. It was very controversially introduced as an "employer created" qualification and was said to have been written mainly in conjunction with employers. Feedback from employers though seems to be consistent in its disagreement with this statement with many claiming they never had the opportunity to contribute.

AM2 Exam


Originally part of the pre-NVQ assessments, the AM2 is an independently administered practical exam and multiple choice test that take place at various centres across the country. The AM2 now forms the final unit of the C&G2357 qualification (2357-399) and must be completed to gain the whole qualification.

Before a student will be allowed to sit the AM2, a mandatory checklist sill be completed to ensure that the student is ready to take the test. The test lasts between 2 and 2 and a half days (16.5 hours) and there will be four distinct sections.


 

What is JIB grading ?


The NVQ Scheme allows candidates to translate their existing City & Guilds qualifications into the industry recognised NVQ Level 3*, enabling them to obtain a full electrician’s ECS card upon completion.

The scheme is intended for mature candidates working within the electrotechnical industry who are unable to obtain a formal apprenticeship through the normal channels.

The full NVQ3 qualification proves an electrician has successfully demonstrated a range of knowledge and practical skills to nationally recognised industry standards. The scheme has been designed so that there is no requirement to take time off work for assessment and it can be delivered anywhere in England or Wales. Its flexibility means it can be tailored to suit the candidate and their employer.

Evidence for the NVQ is collected during normal working practices. The assessment will include evidence collected from site, giving the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate practical competence to a fully qualified assessor.

The NVQ portfolio will be built electronically using a secure website E-portfolio system. Throughout the process, the candidate will have access to an assessor who will support them in meeting the requirements of the NVQ. The scheme will match the candidate's knowledge and practical work-based experience against the required NVQ standards and credit these accordingly, using a straightforward but flexible system of evidence collection.

The scheme is offered through many Training Providers within the UK who will support candidates and their employers through the application process.

For full details and entry criteria visit the website (see link below).

Click this link for full details of different types of grading.
http://www.jib.org.uk/ecs1.htm

 

The route to becoming a Commercial Electrician

2357 or 2365 Courses?

The 2365 Course contains 16 weeks of practical and theory training at Level 2 and 3. You get your full certificate at the conclusion of the qualification training elements.

 

The 2357 contains 16 weeks of practical and theory training at Level 3 plus the NVQ and AM2 assessment, you get units of credit certificates but don’t get the full certificate until conclusion of the AM2 which is likely to take a significantly longer time.

 

You do not need to be employed by an electrical contractor to do 2357 or 2365 courses, however it would be advisable to undertake the 2365 course in preference to the 2357 if you’re not employed by an electrical employer, as the 2357 is perhaps more challenging to people who do not have the support of an electrical employer.

 

Frankly the two qualifications are equally relevant and get you to the same place at conclusion and both give you equally good career path choices, for example, you are able to add on the NVQ and AM2 at the conclusion of your 2365.

 

To summarise, we would say take the 2365 course if you’re generally new to electrics, it’s essentially delivered in more easily manageable steps to achieve the same result. We would say take the 2357 if you’re employed by an electrical contractor who can support you through an NVQ, if not then take the 2365.

 

It covers the full range of electro technical training, classroom theory and practical hands on workshop training with all the exams and assessments to become a competent electrician.

You would then progress onto the AM2 and then your NVQ3 (as per the 2357) if you so choose and when you are ready.

 

Key facts at a glance, who’s the 2365 Course for?

The City & Guilds 2365 is for anyone aged 16 (adults) and above regardless of previous experience or knowledge, who wishes to become an electrician and work in the commercial sectors listed below.

 

Why take the 2365 Course?

The C&G 2365 is the very latest (and therefore the most up to date qualification available) to become a commercial electrician.

We have a successful record in delivering the City & Guilds 2330 and 2357. In fact we have a 100% pass rate on both of these qualifications.

By way of example, it will enable you to work in the following sectors as a practicing electrician.

Commercial - such as Supermarkets, Offices, Warehouses, Schools, Shops, Restaurants, Hospitals.

Industrial – such as research/development parks heavy manufacturing buildings, factories.

Domestic –such as Houses, Flats, Bungalows, renewable, Solar PV

Agricultural – Farms

Maintenance services, local authorities

Media – Electricians required for the day to day running operations in television, radio.

Sporting Venues – Theatres, concert halls, stadium Events.

The list is actually endless which makes an electrical career a very good choice in terms of variety, monetary reward and opportunity.

 

2365 Course Duration & Scheduling:

The 2365 Course consists of 16 weeks of theory and practical training. Practical Assessments and Online multiple choice exams are also completed during this time. The course is delivered in 2 weekly blocks each month, lasting 30 weeks.

This course covers a wide range of training methods; you will learn invaluable hands on installation skills in our purpose built workshops as well as the theory and science behind electrics in our air conditioned classrooms.

The C&G 2365 encompasses both the Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

 

City & Guilds 2365 Course Content:

This course covers a range of training methods and you will learn both hands on installation skills in our purpose built workshops as well as the theory and science behind electrics.

This course package covers both the level 2 and level 3 qualifications. As these qualifications replace the current 2330 qualifications and also map across to the 2357 much of the content is very similar. As with the 2357 there is a much larger focus on renewable energy technologies than in the 2330 qualifications.

 

Course content is as follows:

 

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

 

Electrical Installations Technology – Mainly theory Based – Credit Value 12

Principles of Electrical Science - Mainly theory Based – Credit Value 10

Installation of Wiring Systems and enclosures – Practical & Theory Training – Credit Value 21

Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering - Practical & Theory Training – Credit Value 3

Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering - Practical & Theory Training – Credit Value 3

 

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations

 

Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering - Practical & Theory Training – Credit Value 3

Principles of Electrical Science - Mainly theory Based - Credit Value 12

Electrical Installations :Inspection, Testing and Commissioning - Practical & Theory Training – Credit Value 3

Electrical Installations: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification - Practical & Theory Training – Credit Value 9

Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems - Mainly theory Based - Credit Value 2

Electrical Systems design - Practical & Theory Training – Credit Value 12

Career awareness in building services engineering - Mainly theory Based - Credit Value 2

As a specialist electrical training centre we have the state of the art training areas specifically for the modules you will be studying. If your course module requires hands on learning you will be in a workshop, if it requires classroom based learning you will be taught in dedicated classrooms with the latest interactive smart boards. We also have specialist classrooms with both workshop and classroom space for subjects like Inspection and Testing.

Want to know more? Call us now on 01293529777.

Exams

Throughout the course you will be assessed by a range of methods including online exams, practical assessments and written assignments.

 

2365 Level 2 Exams & Assessments

201 Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering – Online test – 40 items – 75 Minutes plus one practical assignment

202 Principles of Electrical Science - Online test – 45 items – 80 Minutes

203 Electrical Installations Technology – Online test – 40 items – 90 Minutes

204 Installation of Wiring Systems and enclosures – Practical assignment and supplementary questions

210 Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering - Online test – 40 items – 75 Minutes

 

2365 Level 3 Exams & Assessments

301 Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems – Online test - 40 items in 60 minutes

302 Principles of Electrical Science - Practical assignment and written paper

303 Electrical installations: fault diagnosis and rectification - Assignment and Practical task

304 Electrical Installations: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning - Assignment and Practical tasks

305 Electrical Systems Design - Assignment and Written paper

308 Career awareness in building services engineering - One theory Assignment

Payment Options - Interest Free Installments

Due to the length of this course we are able to offer interest free flexible payment plans for those who may struggle to pay the full course fees in one go. If you are interested in booking this course please contact a course advisor on 01293 529777 who will be able to discuss the various options with you.

Text books required:

You will be advised on a range of books that can be purchased on starting the course. The following books will be useful but not essential:


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