How much will I earn?

Wage rates vary from employer to employer but generally follow JIB guidelines (which can be downloaded from the JIB website at www.jib.org.uk).

How long will it take me to qualify?

The programme is four years from start to finish but can be customised to suit individual abilities, however would not be less than three years.

Do I need to be employed to be on the course?

Yes, the Advanced Apprenticeship is only open to employed people. You will earn a wage whilst training.

Do I have to pay anything?

BET covers the costs of all training materials (apart from personal stationery requirements), registration costs, examination fees and logbooks.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, you must be under twenty five years of age on joining the programme and there are limited places for over nineteens (due to funding restrictions).

What qualifications must I have to join the programme?

There are no academic entry requirements; however you must satisfy the requirements of the application form and pre-interview questionnaire, and then pas our initial assessment and personal interview to be considered for the programme.

How long do I spend at BET?

In the first year, you will attend BET training centre (or a local college) for a total of fourteen weeks on block release of three or four weeks per block. In the second year, you attend BET (or a local college) for a total of eight weeks on block release or two weeks per block. This will gain you the City & Guilds 2330 Certificate in Electrical Installation Technology and Key Skills.

Is BET the same as College?

At BET you will gain the Advanced Apprenticeship framework enabling you to be graded as an electrician.

Many colleges may only give you the Technical Certificate and possibly Key Skills. You will not be eligible for grading as an electrician with the AM2 test certificate and the NVQ Level 3.

Also, you will be employed and earning a wage from day one, trained on site by your employer and assessed by BET towards the NVQ Level 3.