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The course is a scam then because C&G won't let you do level 3 without level 2.Only things I'd say here are that I'm primarily interested in domestic work and the course I've listed above doesn't require level 2 as an entry requirement.
You either have to go Level 2 -> Level 3 or go the experienced worker route where you need neither and can go straight to the NVQ.
EDIT: scrap that, i just saw you meant T+I and 18th. Even with these you will not be able to do any work that you can't already do without them. You'd still have to get building control in to do notifiable work since no scheme will have you on now without provable experience.
Well what experience do you have so far? Just general building trade experience can be enough - you can pick up the specifics of how to fit electrical accessories as you go, it's not hard. But if you're transitioning from say an office and are the type of guy that employs someone else to put some kitchen units together because you can't do it then it's going to be tougher.Good point on the quals/no quals it is more important that you can do the work... I'm really looking at becoming a sole trader, probably part time initially, so it's not so much about people taking me on as being (and being able to prove I'm) competent and confident enough to do the work (minor works and a few basic notifiable works at first) . I think that qualifications help with that, although are obviously secondary to experience.
I know how to do electrics because i learned it by myself through the years, watching others, reading books, getting practical experience, even working on my own dummy boards and rigs to figure out how to install quickly and efficiently. I was also a general builder so first fixing stuff, using measuring equipment, knowing how houses are put together etc was already my bread and butter so adapting to an electrical-only environment wasn't hard. I'm still rough around the edges with electrics like but getting there much quicker than a 16 year old would.
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