Hello there new to here, i am currently working for a firm at the minute but am looking at going self employed just after some information on registering with the NICEIC or other alternatives. I really want to know if you need your 2391 or 2394 and 2395 to register with them. I done my 2391 but...
Last night tried to order some new elecsa eicr forms but couldn't find them on their website.. contacted them this morning only to be told they no longer do the branded forms for eicr as they have no way of monitoring their use and therefore cannot take responsibility for them. They said I can...
Hi All
Im considering joining Napit or NIC in order to self certificate.
Just wondered if any of the pros have any advice which might be better (pros & cons)
Thanks in advance
As per title. I'm new to online certification and having trouble detailing the main switch of a CU. Its a BS EN 60439-3 but the option for this in the appropriate drop-down menu on NICEIC's website is not there..
Any ideas? Have i got the wrong BS number somehow? After a quick look around it...
Since when have Elecsa stopped sending out certificates with a start and end date. An estate agent customer has asked if the open ended certificate is correct
I have got my domestic installer assessment on Tuesday and have been doing some work over the weekend for the guy to assess. It's 5 mins from my house as they request that the job be within 30 mins distance. Most other jobs I've done (that are adequate to be assess on) are over an hours drive...
Evening Folks,
I use the above forms on laptop. Generally write roughly then type up at home.
I did download the latest Adobe reader/viewer/thingymabob, but when you go to save the cert you cannot rename it or do 'save as'. It will only save as the original Adobe file name. I tried this...
Could someone who uses this software tell me what the Rated Time Delay box is for when filling out the Main switch/ Switch-Fuse/ Circuit-breaker/ RCD section of an EIC?
Is it for the recommend range in which a time delayed rcd should trip 130 - 500ms... or is it something else?
Hey guys,
I'm based in Scotland and recently joined the NICEIC, the only scheme available in Scotland
is the "Approved Contractor scheme".
I have my first assessment on the 9th of March, the inspectors name is Eddie Thomson.
I was wondering if anyone has any advice on passing the assessment...
Had my assesment this morning couldnt gone any better over the moon with it. Anyone know how long it will be before i recieve my registration no and when can i use the online notification? all he said was i would recieve a letter and email if its anything like when i paid untill i received the...
Hello i have a assessment date due on February. Don't know what type of certificate i can use to fill in or when i can get them. Could you help me please ? Thank you
(Hi, first post, not an electrician, just looking for advice, I hope thats allowed but mods please let me know if it isn't)
Looking to buy a place and our surveyor recommended we get the electrics checked. So the electrician has sent us his NICEIC test report. The summary is:
"No earth...
Hi Guys,
I have my Assessment for full NIC registration 21st December (No Pressure) I have seen some older threads regarding this but I would like to know what the current line is regarding BS5266 and 5839 publications required. I rarely get involved directly with fitting fire alarms but do fit...
Hi everyone!! I'm new to this site so be gentle ;)
i have my my first assessment on Monday!! (7/12/15)
Ive done a CU change and tested, the NIC told me 1 job but seeing people saying 2 (some say 1 major 1 minor and others 2 majors for first assessment).
3 things really.
1) any advice?
2) I...
Hi all,
yesterday I passed my napit assessment, the assessor was impressed by the way carried out some of the tests he wanted me to perform, it took about 1 hour to complete .
Advice for any first timers with napit is take your time answering any questions he may ask & be comfortable around your...
Hello all.
A bit of background firstly.
Im 50 and retired from my previous career. I completed the 2330 electrical installation, level 2 and 3 around 8 years ago. 17th edition.
I have been working for an electrical firm but am not realy sure its my thing.
Ive decided to go out on my own and...
Dose the NICEIC do any thing with the people using their logo with out the Paying them money!
Found about 3 people claimed to be NICEIC and then i go to look them up and they aint
so i ask NICEIC if they are apart of them, get a Email saying NO..
do they do any thing about it...
If that is...
Just looking at the Elex Show at Sandown, and Napit have a rather strange offer; NAPIT - £100 off selected applications. Looks like they are offering to give £100 towards joining Elecsa/NICEIC. How nice of them :hurray:
Or have I got that wrong :rofl:
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