Degree trumps C&G?

I think if you believe this is going to just be a tick box exercise and don’t approach it with a sensible plan it could all end in tears.

Back when I did the course it was only considered to be a Level 3, it has been upgraded since then. I did it in my fourth year of study having gained C&G2360 parts 1+2, the C&G 16 th Edition and the C&G Inspection and Testing.

There is not a minimum qualification requirement to take this course, which works in your favour as the graduates are not going to be disqualified for not having specific qualifications, however I really do think they need to at least do the C&G 18th Edition alone with the C&G Inspection and Testing before attempting the Design, Erection and Verification course, as advised by C&G on their website, if they have not already done so:

Candidate entry requirements
City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully.
Before undertaking this qualification candidates should seriously consider undertaking the Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (2394) and/or Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2395) as well as obtaining industry experience. It is also strongly recommended that candidates have achieved either the City & Guilds Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671) (2382) or similar qualifications where candidates have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the 17th edition in order to ensure they have every opportunity of achieving this qualifications.

www.cityandguilds.com/.../2396-l4_award_dv_electrical_installations_qualification-handbook-v1-1-pdf.ashx

I think if you believe this is going to just be a tick box exercise and don’t approach it with a sensible plan it could all end in tears.

Back when I did the course it was only considered to be a Level 3, it has been upgraded since then. I did it in my fourth year of study having gained C&G2360 parts 1+2, the C&G 16 th Edition and the C&G Inspection and Testing.

There is not a minimum qualification requirement to take this course, which works in your favour as the graduates are not going to be disqualified for not having specific qualifications, however I really do think they need to at least do the C&G 18th Edition alone with the C&G Inspection and Testing before attempting the Design, Erection and Verification course, as advised by C&G on their website, if they have not already done so:

Candidate entry requirements
City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for this qualification. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully.
Before undertaking this qualification candidates should seriously consider undertaking the Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (2394) and/or Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2395) as well as obtaining industry experience. It is also strongly recommended that candidates have achieved either the City & Guilds Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671) (2382) or similar qualifications where candidates have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the 17th edition in order to ensure they have every opportunity of achieving this qualifications.

www.cityandguilds.com/.../2396-l4_award_dv_electrical_installations_qualification-handbook-v1-1-pdf.ashx