2330 and 2381

[Ian B]

Can anyone out there give me any advice on whether i should sit 2381? I will soon complete 2330 level 3 and have very little experience and am looking to get into industry via 2391 and part p,while struggling at mo to pick up work as a mate.as 2330 is obviously 16th complient (albeit at a beginners level) not sure if employers are going to want me to have 2381 as much as they would if i had the old 2330 equivelant of 2360, which is not 16th edition complient. Should I wait for new 17th ed replacement and just do that one instead.Am getting very mixed reactions from tutors and the few sparks i know and dont want to waste £+time if i really wont need it, so would welcome any views on this from people out there working.Thanks.

[sinful855]

Let's see if this helps you out at all.
2381 - Requirements for Electrical Installations (Currently 16th Edition) is an additional qualification proving competence at understanding the regulations and is at Level 3. it is a multi choice online examination now, but will obviously be replaced by the 17th Edition next year, though when City & Guilds will have the exams ready is anyone's guess.
2391 is also a Level 3 Qualification required to allow you to Inspect, Test and Certify Installations, and with domestic premises satisfy Part P of the Building Regulations.
If you are not going to be involved with domestic work, satisfying Part P is not necessary, but if you are then you need to be registered, either through a company affiliated to the registration scheme (NIC or Napit) or register yourself, but this costs money.
Whatever you decide to do on completion of Level 3 of the 2330, you are going to end up spending some cash...and by the way, the 301 online exam is a bitch...City & Guilds need to get their act together about the questions...Badly worded, technically inaccurate, and downright rubbish in some instances.
You will need to have an E.C.S card, possibly J.I.B grading - which could involve getting an NVQ Level 3 accreditation - and obviously you are going to have to sit the 2391 practical and written examinations to be able to sign off any installation work that requires it.
It's a minefield, and I wish you luck.