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steeley1985
Hi all, apologies if I have posted in the wrong forum
I am a time served spark of over 10 years. I started off serving my time doing domestic, commercial and progressing onto industrial installations which I installed, tested, commissioned and maintained control panels and switchgear, pumps and motors. I have experience of test and commissioning of Diesel Generators and also worked on Offshore Cranes doing Preventative and reactive maintenance.
Currently I'm working offshore as an Electrical Tech on a major Hook Up.
Anyway, my dilemma is, I was in contact with a company today about an 'Electrical Maintenance Technician' position, only to be told (to my surprise!!) that I 'Do not have the qualifications.....' Even though I have over 10 years post apprenticeship experience, and I've had numerous approaches about maintenance positions!!
The qualifications I have are, (2356) NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation), (2382) 17th Edition, AM2, CompEX.
I realise there is a 2356 in Electrical Maintenance, but they have the same QCA no. 100/2845/7 so surely they will be the same course content?!
I have rang City & Guilds with my query, but they fobbed me off, so I've been googling and ringing round all day, so I thought I'd try here if anyone knows of or has had a similar experience.
Basically, 1st I'd like to know if the qualifications I have (installation) are the same as the maintenance qualification. And 2nd, if there is any 'upgrade' type of course to transition (officially) between Installation and Maintenance NVQ.
Sorry for the confusing long winded speil and thanks in advance.
Steeley1985
I am a time served spark of over 10 years. I started off serving my time doing domestic, commercial and progressing onto industrial installations which I installed, tested, commissioned and maintained control panels and switchgear, pumps and motors. I have experience of test and commissioning of Diesel Generators and also worked on Offshore Cranes doing Preventative and reactive maintenance.
Currently I'm working offshore as an Electrical Tech on a major Hook Up.
Anyway, my dilemma is, I was in contact with a company today about an 'Electrical Maintenance Technician' position, only to be told (to my surprise!!) that I 'Do not have the qualifications.....' Even though I have over 10 years post apprenticeship experience, and I've had numerous approaches about maintenance positions!!
The qualifications I have are, (2356) NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation), (2382) 17th Edition, AM2, CompEX.
I realise there is a 2356 in Electrical Maintenance, but they have the same QCA no. 100/2845/7 so surely they will be the same course content?!
I have rang City & Guilds with my query, but they fobbed me off, so I've been googling and ringing round all day, so I thought I'd try here if anyone knows of or has had a similar experience.
Basically, 1st I'd like to know if the qualifications I have (installation) are the same as the maintenance qualification. And 2nd, if there is any 'upgrade' type of course to transition (officially) between Installation and Maintenance NVQ.
Sorry for the confusing long winded speil and thanks in advance.
Steeley1985