Hi All, Quick intro and thinking of a career change, so need some advice

[Gambit4PM]

Thanks @stokielee

I will look into the 8202, incase that is about anywhere near me and see if there is a pathway to it. The loan might help, if the payback is doable and not just after, so many months, you need to pay back!

Yes, the level 3 onwwards, 18th etc, will be something I will have to head to after getting past these first hurdles.

Thanks again for this info

Hi Godzilla,

I have just enrolled on the 8202 evening course at my local college in Wolverhampton, the course fees were covered by the government because my income is less than £30k - hope this helps!

 

[godzilla]

Hi Godzilla,

I have just enrolled on the 8202 evening course at my local college in Wolverhampton, the course fees were covered by the government because my income is less than £30k - hope this helps!

Nice one, I had to pay for my Level 2 and started started my EAL level 3 and had to pay for that too! It was reduced price, but better than those crazy fast track prices.

 

[deezed]

Hi Godzilla how did the course go? Can you shed some light on the EAL route? Thanks

Hi All,

Good news (I think) and latest update on courses.....

Spoke to true tech and their 2365 course starts in Jan 2021.

But, 2 kids schools runs, primary and secondary at 2.30 and 3pm, 5miles apart, wipes out my afternoons. With 2365 being 9-4pm weekdays, is particularly a no go!

So After reading @Mark68 reply about colleges in other areas, I applied for the

EAL Diploma in Electrical Installations Level 2

Nightclass - 2 nights per week 5.30-9pm in Gwent college.

It's a approx., 50miles round trip each night, but the fees cost was £565!

Chased them today (had no reply, since applying) since the course starts next Tuesday.

They give me a telephone interview and got a place!

Interview lasted a couple of mins. Adult learner, name and address check and can I cough up the money now. Easy as that with no other questions and had a email confirmation straight after paying.

So great news, I start next Tuesday on a P/T 34 week course!

Only issue now is I need to work out how the EAL pathway works.

I am guessing after level 2, it's level 3, then after that - what's the next steps? I am now following the EAL route and not the C&G 2365!