Course Update

[nickjames]

Gents a quick question about course updates. Im returning to the UK after 18months and hoping to get straight back on the tools as an employed member of staff. Before i left England i did my 2391 test and inspect, and my 17th Edition Regs update, however after browsing on this forum the 2394/2395 keeps popping up in different posts. I have a really brief look on CG website, but was wondering how i stand with my current qualifications when applying for jobs. Are the 2394/2395 essentially a rebranded 2391? Thank you in advance, and sorry if this has been covered already, im using a handheld device to use the forum and finding it a bit difficult to navigate with temperamental malaysian wi fi!!

 

[sparkymalarky]

Yes Nick, in a word yes.

Have a read at this.

http://www.ecscard.org.uk/pdfs/New-Inspection-and-Testing-Qualification-Briefing-21-Sept-2012-1.pdf

John

 

[robbalaar86]

Don't come back mate it's shocking here.

But your 2391 will still be what they most want mate or seems to be round my way

 

[sparkymalarky]

Btw, what he said. Things are bleak here.

 

[nickjames]

Sorry to hear that lads, the reason i left was in the hope that on returning there would be a bit more work. Maybe i should of stayed away for a decade!! So basically 2394/95 is a money spinner?!thanks for the rapid response!

 

[nickjames]

Just read the article, many thanks! Have either of you done the course/s. it seems to me it is a more "focused" (long winded)2391?! Are there any major additional subjects covered or is it just more classroom time studying the regs book? To be honest it may be beneficial to spend a bit longer on the periodic section, there were several grey areas which lecturers seemed to gloss over during my 2391, maybe that was just my experience?

 

[robbalaar86]

I'm booked in for 2394 in April mate. So can't tell you til then. Hopefully be a good course for 500 quid

 

[sparkymalarky]

There is a thanks button you know

wouldn't know mate, I have C&G2391 so I ain't planning on it anytime soon lol. Money racket if you ask me, no change out of £1000 quid for the two courses? madness.

 

[nickjames]

Blimey, that is pricey. Luckily my 2391 was funded by my firm. 1000 quid for a one man show is steep seeing that your saying work is scarse. Rob have you got the 2391 or are you doing this as the 2391 is now redundant??cheers boys, feedback is much appreciated!

 

[robbalaar86]

I'm doing it because I haven't got 2391 mate. I wouldn't worry about it mate 2391 is still valid I haven't seen one job asking for 2394/2395 it is always 2391 so you are ahead of most of the sparks now days with their 1 week courses