Learning ...........

Apr 28, 2004 3 Replies
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Hey Group,



At present I am in full time Employment, i have a NVQ level 1 and 2 in PCB assembly, I also have a NVQ level 2 and 3 in Servicing electronic systems.



I would like to learn PIC and/or PLC, what is the best way to go around doing this, obvisly im not going to give up my full time job but everyone keeps telling me theres no other way.



I would also like to get a qulification to allow me to swap breakers and allow me to add sockets to ring mains, within a business enviroment. Is there any qualification i could get part time to allow the above? or do i need to be a quilified electrician to do this?



Any links on the net to allow me to learn Pic and/or PLC from the comfort of my home?



Many Thanks MCN (UK)


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Check out Practical/Everyday electronics. They have a lot of PIC projects and also some teaching CD's.

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In the UK

Regarding PLC's there are some night school courses run by BTEC/EDEXEL. PIC courses are available but seem to be few and far between, check your local college.

With regard to installations the minimum requirement posted by the NICEIC is the City & Guilds 2380/2381 (Wiring reg 16th ed) and the

2391 (Inspection and testing) both available at your local college or through the IEE

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When part P of the building regulations come into force I believe that the above minimums qualifications will be the basis for the self registration process and only those registered will be able to perform and certify installations.

Hope this helps

Tony

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