Level 2 Electrical Diploma

[moustachebandit]

I seem to have found myself with a bit of spare time at the moment (mainly as I cant seem to find a new contract for love nor money at the moment)!

The local college is offering a free part time L2 Electrical Diploma which I was considering applying for. Despite working bin an office for most of my career, I am VERY handy when it comes to DIY, working with my hands; and have done a fair amount of electrical work on my various homes over the years.

I honestly dont know what I am thinking about doing the course, other than its manageable hours and might be a skill I can fall back on at some point?

The L2 diploma would at least mean I am fully qualified.

Just interested in peoples views / experiences of taking similar courses. I am 43 BTW (classic mid life crisis territory)

Thanks

[Rushjob]

Does a L2 qualification now make you a qualified electrician? When I was looking at this ISTR L2 was the entry level and you then go on to L3 NVQ and an AM assessment for a full ticket..... Might have changed over the years though!

[R56Cooper]

If you have free time and the offer of a free qualification in an area where you have an interest and some practical experience I say go for it.

[moustachebandit]

Rushjob said:

Does a L2 qualification now make you a qualified electrician? When I was looking at this ISTR L2 was the entry level and you then go on to L3 NVQ and an AM assessment for a full ticket..... Might have changed over the years though!

I am a little unsure. Its all pretty poorly explained. I have seen stuff that states L3 is for Commercial / 3 Phase. L2 is for Domestic Installations. But I have also seen stuff that states L3 is fully qualified and L2 is only part qualified.

Edited by moustachebandit on Tuesday 28th June 17:10

[C63sxb]

To be qualified/approved you need to be NVQ 3.

I’ve been employing sparks for 10 years and to be honest even the NVQ means very little these days

[Driveeasy]

I’ve no idea what the level 2 means as the last time I was at college was 25 years ago. I did a city and guilds 236 electrical installation, although only managed part 1 before moving in to employment so I was in no way qualified. The course was great, interesting and very hands on, assuming the level 2 is similar, you sound like you will get a lot out of it.

I’d say if you have the time and are interested in it, go for it.