Inspecting and testing

[APE37]

Hi Guys, looking at doing Initial and Periodic inspecting and testing. Looking between the CandG and EAL Just wondering if I can ask peoples opinion on both courses who have done them recently? How did they find them, does anyone recommend one over the other or any other input would be great. As the provider I am looking to go with offers both. Any feedback would be great.
Thanks.

 

[buzzlightyear]

City and guilds more recanised then Eal, what books have you got are getting for your journey.

 

[APE37]

City and guilds more recanised then Eal, what books have you got are getting for your journey.

Thanks for the reply. I have the usual books, regs book, onside guide and guidance note 3. Will probably need to look at getting some books for study. Have been told C&G is more recognised, but have also been told that EAL is equivalent and seen as equal, and have been recommended to go on EAL as it is open book on exams, a bit more real life like, as if you was on a job you would refer to the regs/ GN3. Where as C&G is closed book, and you have to remember everything. But was just looking at others experience on each of the courses and how they found it? Also any recommendations for study guides that may be helpful?
Thanks.

 

[westward10]

Are you sure it is closed book what is the course number.

 

[buzzlightyear]

City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing assessment is in 3 parts: One 3 hour assessment consisting of 2 practical tasks. A short-answer open-book 80 minute written exam. An online open-book 120 minute multi-choice exam.

 

[APE37]

Are you sure it is closed book what is the course number.

Was looking at city and guilds 2391-52 or EAL 2625. Thanks

 

[westward10]

2391-52 is definitely not closed book it consists of a practical, picture test for Coding, written exam (open book) and multi-choice (open book).

 

[westward10]

Both courses appear to be very similar but I would recommend the 2391-52. When it comes to looking for a job particularly if you want to become a QS then 2391 is what people are looking for.

 

[APE37]

Both courses appear to be very similar but I would recommend the 2391-52. When it comes to looking for a job particularly if you want to become a QS then 2391 is what people are looking for.

Thanks for your advice. Will probably do C&G. If any one can recommend good study material that would be great. Thanks.

 

[westward10]

Do you have experience of testing/EICRs?