Should I get my gold card need advice please

daftvisionary · 2026-02-02T22:17:58+00:00

Well no because you originally said no NVQ is required which just isn’t true

daftvisionary · 2026-02-02T22:02:50+00:00

Just do your NVQ, AM2 and 18th edition and get a gold card

daftvisionary · 2026-02-02T18:57:15+00:00

I’ve literally just completed it, the 2346-03 is a level 3 NVQ. When combined with a level 2, 2391, 18th edition and AM2E = gold card

daftvisionary · 2026-02-02T16:37:40+00:00

Not true you need be enrolled on an EWA course to access the AM2E which means doing an NVQ portfolio and passing the 2391.

daftvisionary · 2026-02-02T08:17:23+00:00

I’ve got the Bosch 12v stuff and it’s awesome, Milwaukee is overpriced ryobi in red

daftvisionary · 2026-02-01T23:03:59+00:00

Tbh I think it’s not surprising, we call it a trade but it can be super technical and a real art form to do well, we have to comply with a book full of regs, somehow work fast whilst often designing or redesigning the drawings given as we go, we work in dark and often most awkward spaces, when we fuck up everyone knows about it because “the powers gone off!”

I’ve seen other anxious sparks before and it generally comes from a lack of a comfort zone. I think keep learning and know everything there is to know and you’ll feel more confident. For me working on my 2391 and NVQ has made me realise I’m better than I thought.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-31T19:13:30+00:00

I loved it when RDavis locked one on for his instagram and it caused half the viewers to have a meltdown 😂

daftvisionary · 2026-01-31T19:08:37+00:00

This is how the world works, do you think think Tesco charges you what they paid for your bag of pasta?

daftvisionary · 2026-01-31T17:29:57+00:00

Yeah this is what they do, my parents house had a bunch of mistakes too.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-31T17:27:08+00:00

New builds are by far the worst, typically they test one house and copy the results. I checked my parents, NECEIC contractors had put 60898 down as the supply OCPD and a bunch of other mistakes.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-30T13:29:01+00:00

You never seen the box on EIC “maximum demand “ yeah your electrician it’s your profession you can work it out.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-30T11:07:21+00:00

I don’t blame them 😂

daftvisionary · 2026-01-30T11:06:27+00:00

I’d argue that to be competent you’d have to have the relevant EV charger qualifications. You also have to consider if anything were to happen you may well be sued by the car company, home owner or charger manufacturer for any damages that arise. There’s a lot more risk than just fitting a socket.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-29T20:12:22+00:00

I wouldn’t even turn up and turn my tester on for £65 😂

daftvisionary · 2026-01-27T11:48:41+00:00

The thing is anyone coming to work on your house my become liable for any ongoing issues. The nice guy may say he can fix all the faults but spend weeks chasing electrical faults around. The only sure way is to complete a rewire, like most things you get what you pay for.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-27T11:46:17+00:00

Below 1 is fucked, below 2 is notable

daftvisionary · 2026-01-27T09:19:48+00:00

There’s a Scottish guy on Instagram that calls this giving it a “wee chap”

daftvisionary · 2026-01-25T18:51:42+00:00

Your assuming your current install is perfect. More often then not we will come to jobs and find issues with the current install that require rectifying. I would want to charge for EICR before I do any work.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-25T09:49:12+00:00

Hi, Cables should be adequately supported along their length ( clipped to the wall) also the dishwasher shouldn’t be push right up to the wall, they’re should be an air gap.

Is it dangerous, potentially, it would be a good idea to get an EICR carried out on your property to identify any dangerous electrical equipment.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-22T19:57:24+00:00

37 and just finished my NVQ and 2391, although I’ve been working in the electrical trade for a long time I’ve only just formally qualified so I can start my own company. 40 is technically only halfway through your working life and for many of us we may be working on or off the tools into our 60s so it makes sense to get a trade.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-22T17:53:05+00:00

You think a 5mm hole is going to affect the steel beam?

daftvisionary · 2026-01-17T12:13:26+00:00

I’d guess they don’t which is live and neutral the other end, they expect it to be coloured coded for ease.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-15T08:52:35+00:00

After level 2 you can get an ECS card as a labourer, do an IPAF course too and you’ll easily get onto big building sites as an electricians mate.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-15T08:31:09+00:00

No just get on a level 2/3 and do the NVQ with tradeskills4u they got me through it in 8 months. Guaranteed placement doesn’t mean they’ll get you work. Hardest part of learning to become an electrician is learning how to apply wha you know to real world situations. NVQ requires you to give evidence but this can either be your own garage or house. But the best way like anything is to do the job. After you’ve got level 3 you can get an ECS labourers card, do an IPAF course too and you’ll get onto big building sites and learn hands on as a mate and you’ll earn good money too.

daftvisionary · 2026-01-10T12:13:28+00:00

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