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

[MadCrazyNewbie]

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)

 

[Airy R. Bean]

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

 

[Tony]

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

www.niceic.org.uk

www.iee.org

www.plcs.net

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