At last...'On Demand' is here

It's finally happening!!

City and Guilds introduce 'On demand' examinations arrive to eventually replace most written exams!!

For many years now, we have all taken written exams - it is part of the "rite of passage" for every electrician !!

As of the 1st of Jan 2016, Total Electrical Training will introduce the new 'on demand' examinations for C & G 2394 and 2395.....

Key benefits for you are:

No more dated entries and fixed exam dates

No more waiting around for months for your results - in theory, on demand exams will be marked within 2 weeks with advisories e mailed out to you with your results!!

More choice........

Why not call us on 0800 170 7007 and find out more about our new on demand service!! 

Why take an accredited qualfication

Get the right qualfication!

Why take an Accredited Qualification?

Accredited qualifications, which are also known as regulated qualifications, are those that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by the regulatory bodies in order to make sure that they meet specific criteria and quality standards.

The requirements for the qualifications to be accredited are set out in the Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework. Once proposed qualifications have to meet the requirements set out in the mentioned document, they are listed in the Register of Regulated Qualifications where you can also find a list of recognised awarding organisations who have the power to award qualifications within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), the national credit transfer system in England, Wales and Ireland. Scotland has its own framework – the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework which is jointly regulated by several awarding and regulatory bodies.

What are the Advantages of Accredited over Non-Accredited Qualifications?

The most obvious advantage of accredited over non-accredited qualifications is that the accredited ones provide the learners and all the stakeholders with a guarantee of quality of both the qualification programme and the awarding body that offers accredited qualifications. Non-accredited qualifications, on the other hand, are simply put, are not regulated and there is no guarantee that they meet appropriate standards. Additionally, there is no way to tell whether they are fit for their purpose, if they include relevant content or if the appropriate methodology for assessment is used.

So what does this mean for me in practical terms?

Well, as we have said so many times before….look before you buy a course that leads to a qualification.  If you need a City and Guilds qualification either for career advancement or because it is required by a scheme provider, make sure that the training provider is an approved training provider with the awarding body. You need to ensure that the course that you are interested in, leads to an accredited qualification……simple checks and some questions can make the difference between disappointment or success.

Good luck and as ever, if you need any advice, call us on 0800 170 7007 or visit our web site totalelectricaltraining.com

Get into Data Cabling - Join the revolution......

Those of you who have been in the industry for some time might be able to remember some of the more colourful articles that I have penned calling for electricians and electrical contractors alike to join the data comms cabling revolution……and yes…it is a mouthful!

Maybe taking a more refined approach may perhaps, bear more fruit for those of you that are still ‘on the fence’.

Busting the Myths!

Let’s clear up a number of misunderstandings about twisted pair copper communications cabling: yes…….the test equipment is more expensive……..and yes, there are some rules that you need to follow…..and yes, there is a maximum distance that a standard twisted pair cable can realistically send signals over……..and for goodness sake…..be careful of CCA cables…they are a menace and simply won’t work!

If you are intending to terminate and test fibre optic cabling, there is a lot to learn and the equipment that you use to terminate and test the fibre optic cable is expensive…..

So whats stopping you?

Will I need to be trained? My answer here is a ‘qualified’ yes…..

You know how to pull cable in………yes, twisted pair cable needs careful handling when being installed but you will be careful, won’t you…..after all, you don’t particular want to have to go back to an installation to carry out rectifications etc………so avoiding this is best tackled by attending a training course. If you come on to one of ‘taster’ 1 day courses, you will get an insight into the world of communications cabling – copper twisted pair and fibre optic cables…….yes, we will open your eyes to the possibilities of increasing your earning capacity…….can’t be bad!

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