wiremen license where how?

[deejaypsy]

I am guessing that the Installation Papers I,II total price includes the course in order to pass them?? The actual exams are only R250 each, and most colleges where you book to write the exams, will give u a student number. If you take this to SABS, they will issue you the books at half price!
As for the Motor Starters and Contactors, i am guessing this is a new addition to the apprenticeship? I have never heard of this one, but i did pass my trade test back in 1999...
What a bl***y expensive process to go thru nowadays!!
This lot is costing you over R40k at the end of the day!!!
Thank God for apprenticeships back in my day. My boss had to pay for everything to get me qualified, and although the process was a lot simpler, it still wasnt cheap. But this is unreal!
And from what i hear it is a lottery finding a company that will take you on for an apprenticeship now, and even if they do, you run the risk of them using you for cheap labour, and backing out before you're done, and then you're practically back to square one!
I reiterate my previous comments...I fear for the industry in this country!
We're gonna be left with no decent, fully qualified, registered electricians in a decade or so's time!!
My advice is to head for the UK if you can. Great money, a MUCH simpler process. Possibility of getting an apprenticeship much better. The entire electrical system is very standardised, and works properly. People on the other end of the phones extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Only thing you're missing is the weather i'm afraid!
I understand why SA makes it harder for Saffa's to go overseas to work. But then why oh why complicate the system to such an extent at home?? And make it practically unaffordable to the average youngster wanting to become a sparks?
Will it get better? I hope so, but cant see that happening any time soon...
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[kyle.deon]

im lucky i`m almost at the end of my 5 year internship so the company i work for will be paying

but yes its very sad that we wont have any of those old school dudes that knows everything left!! i see people leave here with degrees and know very little on the practical side of things!

as for our country eish lets not go there the people in most of the collages know nothing!

[Jacechop]

im lucky i`m almost at the end of my 5 year internship so the company i work for will be paying

but yes its very sad that we wont have any of those old school dudes that knows everything left!! i see people leave here with degrees and know very little on the practical side of things!

as for our country eish lets not go there the people in most of the collages know nothing!

Hi there,

Are you aware there are two ways to qualify? Judging by your 'internship' this could count towards section 28 trade test, which is based largely on RPL, Recognition of prior learning. I think they are assuming you would want to do a section 13 trade test which would include the modules and that N2 being the minimum for this. That said it does not suffice the minimum requirements for Registration as a registered person.

Besta luck

[kyle.deon]

thanks a lot i forgot about getting my trade test this way...... one question though is there any difference in getting a section 28 and section 13?

[BlueArc]

There is really any difference in the end which "section" you fall under. As decribed in earlier posts Section 28 is for folks that have been working in the trade for more than 5 years and can demostrate the set of skills to the examiner. The section 13 is for people that have gone through and apprenticeship and done the modules and exams. The result is the same just a different path to get there.
From what it looks like are you wanting to start from the bottom? If you are best of luck and if you need help along the way this is the best place to find it. It has certainly helped me!

[Jacechop]

I have a different opinion but agree largely with BlueArc above!! Some employers appreciate section 28's more than section 13's, simply because they have "years" of experience and mundane tasks are done as though its second nature. However others prefer section 13's because they have done specific modules and the employers have an expectancy that they are getting suitably trained guys. I'm a section 13 and found it hard getting a job because of the strict module based appyship however my friend is a section 28 and found it child's play getting a job due to the vast experience he has in so many facets. Good luck

[kyle.deon]

thanks guys! i will keep this thread going with info as i go along!

[BlueArc]

Does anyone know how long the DoL takes to process your application for a registered person?
Also how long does the ECB take to process your application for a contractors license?
I like to do these things the legal way but it sure does take a long time!