Electrical Qualifications - City and Guilds, EAL or T Levels

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  • In this video Gary and Marcus are at Derby college trying to unpack the different electrical qualifications of City and Guilds, EAL and T Levels. To say it's mildly confusing would be an under statement with 2365, 5357, 7202, 8202, 8202-30, level 1 diploma, level 2 diploma, level 3 diploma, AM2, AM2S and now T levels to name but a few. However with special guest Ash, Ollie and Jonny the lads hope to give some clarity to the qualification structure when studding to be an electrician in England.
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  • @yrification
    @yrification Рік тому +3

    I did a level 2&3 and the a nvq level 3 with eal. The reason the college went with it was because they allowed three of the seven cables used, containment etc to be simulated in college.
    So if you didn’t use it at work it made it easier for people. Whereas C&G wouldn’t allow that.

  • @chrishorne3185
    @chrishorne3185 Рік тому +2

    Great video gentleman once again. Looked like everyone enjoyed themselves. Good clear information given out too on all the courses mentioned. 💪

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Chris

  • @ian9366
    @ian9366 Рік тому +4

    The electrical industry qualifications are so confusing and so many different courses. They need to change the layout and just have a couple routes.
    I’m old school and did the 2330-2, 2330-3, NVQ 2251-2, NVQ 2251-3, then the 2395, 2396. Plus lots of regs and updates. Now having to do 2346 for the NIC QS!

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому

      Thanks for commenting Ian 👍🏻

  • @carlrobson5745
    @carlrobson5745 Рік тому +3

    Did my level 2 and 3 couldn't get an apprenticeship but now work for one of the world largest loadbank manufacturing building generator/ups/ equipment ranging frfom 10kw up to 7mva, Site based but most jobs are bespoke so lots of variation.

  • @efixx
    @efixx  Рік тому +1

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      @InTruServ Рік тому

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  • @billsbasementworkshop1902
    @billsbasementworkshop1902 Рік тому +5

    Great video as always. With the current shortage of Electricians and trades people in general. Why are they always trying to make it
    more difficult for people to enter the industry? Seems to me this may scare some school leavers rather than encourageing them.
    I went down the EAL route which took me to gain my level 3 qualifications. I am now currently taking my QSQ course for Qualified
    supervisor, just to be able to join a CPS. I'm currently 65Yo and changed my career to Domestic installer in 2021 after being made
    redundant.

  • @jamesgreen4008
    @jamesgreen4008 Рік тому +4

    I did the 8202 advance technical diploma lv3 and just doing my NVQ now

    • @vueltalparaiso9061
      @vueltalparaiso9061 Рік тому +1

      Thats amazing. I did the same but still looking for work for my nvq haha

  • @thoughtful_criticiser
    @thoughtful_criticiser Рік тому +4

    So we have a shortage of trained tradesmen, especially electricians but the qualifications are not encouraging those who want a trade. They are designing a new route to university. If someone follows the T-level route and arrives at university to read Electrical Engineering, the reality of the level of mathematics that is required will be a huge shock. Calculus and differential equations are some of the easier elements. The ability to rearrange algebraic equations is a must. If you don't like mathematics which is the language of engineering, don't apply.
    Just a little point of interest, I used to teach at Dudley College.

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for your fantastic comment 👍🏻

  • @philipholme9911
    @philipholme9911 Рік тому +8

    Having previously employed apprentices I am not interested in a great string of academic GCSE's. I want applicants to have a reasonable understanding of Maths, English and Science. Be able to talk with customers, plan and impilement projects and be able to use the tools of the trade, With this over reliance on GCSE's to access if a candidate is suitable apprentice electrician is a mistake I think we could end up with alot of apprenices who are like Light houses in a dessert, bright but no use! I would like to see an apptitude based assessment tes.

  • @lawrencer25
    @lawrencer25 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @sergiofernandez3725
    @sergiofernandez3725 Рік тому +2

    Interesting stuff guys.

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому +1

      Thanks as always 🦾

  • @minitom7772
    @minitom7772 Рік тому

    I’m currently doing the level 2 and 3 city and guilds 2365 course as well as the portfolio afterwards, 2357 I believe from memory. After this can I join a CPS or am I required to sit the AM2 as well, already working in industry but if I was to go self employed would I need the AM2?

  • @robertreeves9084
    @robertreeves9084 Рік тому +1

    I've done the eal level 2 and 3 in 2020 2021, was planning doing the 18th and inspection and testing and signing up with nic/napit. The goal post were moved when I was coming to the end of the course. I'm now unable to get employment to complete the nvq yet apparently electricians are in high demand. An awful industry to try and break into.

  • @vueltalparaiso9061
    @vueltalparaiso9061 Рік тому +2

    I did Level 3 C&G 8202 and NICEIC said they don't accept this qualification as for domestic installer scheme...

  • @alam230281
    @alam230281 Місяць тому

    I’ve completed the city & guilds level 2 in electrical installation ( 8202-2 ) and pretty much completed the level 3 and am awaiting on my results!! Just a bit confused as to where to go next?, I understand I need to do a NVQ level 3!! but how am a to get into the industry if everyone wants a qualified electrician or a mate with at least 2 years experience!!
    Any advice would be appreciated

  • @barryradish
    @barryradish 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi. I came upon your channel while researching electrical installation courses. I am looking at enrolling for a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation C&G 2365 LV2 at Coventry College. I am looking at the part time course - 1 day a week - as I currently work part time. I am coming up to collecting my government cheque and am looking at ultimately doing those little domestic jobs that it is hard to find someone to do - I have had that experience myself. I am not looking at being full time employed - I watched your qualifications video and got a bit lost with the domestic installation area of being an electrician. Would I need a level 3 to do domestic installtions? What wouild be the best route to becoming just a domestic installer. Hope you clear this up for me. Cheers -

  • @user-qk9ig4ti1g
    @user-qk9ig4ti1g 10 місяців тому

    Hey i am doing msc in electronics and electrical. I want to do some certifications in city and guild but I don’t know where to start or where to register with or where to register.

  • @1987kahil
    @1987kahil Місяць тому

    I have the EAL 500/4385/7 Level 2. However a lot of centres dont recognise it as a level 2 which is a shame. Now im told to work towards 2365 Level 2 and 3. Any idea why they can't bridge it over where i can just do the level 3?

  • @BobBobOnYouTube
    @BobBobOnYouTube Рік тому +5

    So, as things stand, the EAL Level 3 isn't enough to get NIC or Napit membership? Then what's the point of doing it?

    • @MrIbib
      @MrIbib Рік тому +2

      The same qualifications in City and Guilds won’t qualify you to register with the NICEIC either.
      It’s the NVQ and AM2 that’s the gateway qualification.

    • @BobBobOnYouTube
      @BobBobOnYouTube Рік тому

      @@MrIbib It is now but it didn't use to be. EAL used to be enough for the competent person scheme but it isn't any longer. I'm just trying to figure out why people would still do EAL or C&G if you can't get Napit or NIC membership with it.

    • @Raj-ul9my
      @Raj-ul9my Рік тому

      Dont waste your money on eal level 3 go through city and guilds level 2 and then level 3 tonlesrn properly if you dont you will loose your money on the eal course its a scam

    • @BobBobOnYouTube
      @BobBobOnYouTube Рік тому

      @@Raj-ul9my But why would you do either of those if they can't get you NIC or Napit membership anymore?

    • @Donc1305
      @Donc1305 6 місяців тому

      @BobBobOnUA-cam they are underpinning quals required by CPS as well as NVQ and AM2, that's exactly what NAPIT told me when I enquired

  • @glynjones8187
    @glynjones8187 Рік тому +2

    T levels will APL over to a 5357 but it will still take 24 months minimum to complete the port folio and on job training

    • @reddie8130
      @reddie8130 Рік тому +2

      What is APL

    • @glynjones8187
      @glynjones8187 Рік тому +2

      Acrreditaion of prior learning, so any units or awards earned from a previous qualification can be carried over to a new one as long as they along the same learning pathway.

  • @moseskayira6731
    @moseskayira6731 4 місяці тому

    Do you offer on line course on electrical studies, if yes how we go about it.

  • @ElectricalInnovations
    @ElectricalInnovations Рік тому

    Great video guys.
    Let me know if you are ever heading to Derby again. Would love to have you to our office for a cuppa.

  • @robertdybell6604
    @robertdybell6604 Рік тому +1

    May not be on point, but what ever happened to the old C&G 2360, and the numerous electricians forced out of the trade due to NVQ level 3 requirements by trade associations and regulatory bodies, I get the NVQ route as it implies you can physically do the job but some 34 years experience cannot be replaced, I started my training in 1989 and had to carry out plumbing plastering as part of my apprenticeship also.
    Ps carrying out the role of NICEIC QS for over 20 years now.

  • @leeguitarmcr
    @leeguitarmcr 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm currently undertaking my EAL Level 2 & 3. Fortunately I work in the Electrical industry but some of my college colleagues (who don't work in the industry but want to) have stated to me that when ringing around for work they have been faced with the response of "Sorry we don't recognise any EAL qualifications within the industry, you will have to call us back when you have been awarded C&G certificates!" Can anyone shed any light on this as to what is right or wrong? Are certain firms talking nonsense when it comes to this issue or not? As there are a few people including myself who are now questioning everything, as "we" (us at college) don't what to be wasting time, effort and money on courses that will be worthless down the line. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

  • @haseebali499
    @haseebali499 Рік тому +1

    any online certification available ?

  • @js64984
    @js64984 Рік тому +5

    Thankfully in Scotland we don’t except 2 year wonders on part P courses. We only do real apprenticeships.

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому

      I will hopefully cover this in the future 👍🏻

    • @shakermaker6879
      @shakermaker6879 Рік тому +1

      *accept

  • @HUNTER44444
    @HUNTER44444 7 місяців тому +1

    Completely gone against the Data Protection Act. !!!! Video Time: 18:27. Sharing very personal information online!!

  • @perrycharlton5674
    @perrycharlton5674 Рік тому +1

    Just for clarification, if you currently do a level 2 there is a pathway onto the level 3 apprenticeship with some time taken off in lieu exams taken (more options/opportunities), does the T levels offer the same, or are you tied into a two year course with no qualification after the first year, and even on completion no guarantee of becoming a domestic electrician or working with an employer to complete your portfolio , the only guaranteed path is more debt and a university course.

  • @jordanson66
    @jordanson66 10 місяців тому +1

    I am throughly confused. I do not know how to start now. As an adult career changer I do not know where to go and what to do. 😵‍💫🤯😵🥴

  • @djc-ln2pq
    @djc-ln2pq Рік тому

    I did my EAL 1605 L3 NVQ, my AM2 and EAL L3 initial and periodic etc privately with family being in the trade already giving me the experience and jobs to make a portfolio, got my ECS gold card about one month before I turned 20 years old.
    The AM2 is the benchmark it separates the ones who can and the ones can’t do to the required standards.. it is surprisingly challenging.

    • @jonnye3749
      @jonnye3749 Рік тому

      im interested on doing EAL 1605, would mind to share your experience?

  • @Ste2023
    @Ste2023 Рік тому +1

    Q? What's best C&G , or eal

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому +1

      I like both

  • @simonto9397
    @simonto9397 Рік тому

    What about LCL?

  • @danielvelinski9522
    @danielvelinski9522 Рік тому +1

    When do T levels start

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому

      They are available at some colleges now

  • @oli5543
    @oli5543 Рік тому +2

    I have just completed my EAL Level 2 and it was great. Personally I think it’s far superior to C&G as it is much more thorough and we have to create a portfolio folder which is unheard of on C&G.

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому

      Thanks for your thoughts 👍🏻

    • @nialbuckley5785
      @nialbuckley5785 Рік тому

      C&G you have to complete a portfolio via reflective accounts on one file

    • @oli5543
      @oli5543 Рік тому +2

      @@nialbuckley5785 I have plenty of mates that have done the Level 2 C&G and they have done nothing of the sort. My point is that EAL is much more extensive than C&G and overall i felt that we had a much greater understanding of the industry and the course.

    • @e11412
      @e11412 8 місяців тому

      ​@@oli5543I'm doing my level 2 eal as well hopefully on December I get qualified, so you think is better than city and guilds?

    • @oli5543
      @oli5543 8 місяців тому

      @@e11412each have their own advantages to be honest. Level 2 wise though I think EAL is superior

  • @richardjames712
    @richardjames712 Рік тому +1

    This is a good video. But as a layman with years of experience (read as : old fart) I can’t help thinking : how does ANYONE understand all this stuff? Not the electrics of course. That’s relatively easy. Little wonder we have a skills shortage. As a 16 year old I would look at all this and think: ‘learn to code’. Or, go to the skate park and neck some cider.

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому +1

      Interesting thought and thanks for them

  • @glenwoofit
    @glenwoofit Рік тому +2

    All very confusing. 236/1 236/2, AM1 AM2 simples.

  • @Danny-204
    @Danny-204 Рік тому +3

    They really need have just one path to becoming an electrician, it would keep everything simple.
    You need XYZ to be an electrician, if you don’t have this you cant be called an electrician.
    Scrap all this nonsense about being a domestic installer. Everyone dose the same level of training to become an electrician.
    The company I do work for, won’t employ anyone now that dose not have a JIB gold card, unless you’re an apprentice. We had so many people turning up with part qualifications , patchy experience all they did was cause problems and then would leave, since the change, no problems at all.

    • @efixx
      @efixx  Рік тому

      Some fantastic points Danny thanks for commenting 👍🏻

  • @brucefay5126
    @brucefay5126 Рік тому

    For those of us from the USA, all I can say is “what?”

  • @saiyadfarooque6226
    @saiyadfarooque6226 10 місяців тому

    Is there any job vacancy for electrician

  • @saiyadfarooque6226
    @saiyadfarooque6226 10 місяців тому

    Can anybody help me to come UK i am electrician working in Qatar