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  1. G

    Why is the term 'COMPETENT' now being used in the 18th of BS7671

    Why is the word 'competent' being over used to describe what was once just 'qualified electricians' with experience? Is it to promote proving you are competent in line with 'competent person' schemes of niceic and napit and therefore to subsequently promote those schemes through it's new...
  2. M

    Do I need to be registered with a competent scheme to be entitled to issue an EIC?

    I recently achieved my 2391-52 but i haven’t done the AM2 yet nor I’m registered with any competent scheme. I don’t have the experience on installing new circuits and issuing EICs. I work for a big corporation and I have been asked/forced to undertake the job of installing two new circuits for...
  3. D

    Competent person scheme

    New to the thread, i imagine this question has been asked before. I want to ask in my way though, with the hope of some advice, any would be appreciated! I've got my level 2 & 3 2330 done in 2009 (still acceptable) Recently done my 18th edition and 2391-52 Cant do board change or new circuit...
  4. T

    Upgrading a CU on a domestic property requirements

    Hi all, I wonder if you can help me out please. I have been approached by family friend to upgrade their CU in a home they are looking to sell. I am a registered Electrician, but do not hold my Part P qualification as the heavy majority of my work is done on Commercial works. I am fully...
    • tmac87
    • Thread
    • competent consumer unit upgrades domestic domestic installer part p property requirements
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  5. M

    Blue Flame CPS

    Hi Guys My 1st ever post so please take it easy on me. Does anyone have any experience around Blue Flame and there CPS? They seem to be the cheapest at the moment and as I'm new to the game and it will be the 1st time ill be going through the CPS process any advice would be great. Cheers Andy
  6. Pretty Mouth

    NICEIC competent person scheme for domestic EICRs

    Not sure this has been posted on the forum yet, thought it may be of interest. It appears NICEIC are launching a CPS for electricians carrying out EICRs in the domestic sector: http://www.niceic.com/join-us/private-rented-sector-scheme Looks like it's an add-on, as you already have to be...
  7. K

    Is it ok for competent person to replace CU then get third party to test/certify

    just want to upgrade old fuse box in home myself and get third party to test/certify ,possible?
  8. Stevetheaviato

    UK asked to do work alone that you dont feel competent enough for ? worried about losing my job

    So recently i have been given a lot of changes to the work im used to, quick example = im ok with single phase boards but i am not competent or confident enough in three phase. My boss is a very angry guy..... should i just go for it or should i refuse until i have training ? cheers
  9. G

    Notifiable work before joining competent person scheme

    I’ve been offered a full rewire and consumer unit change, in the guidance note it says all notifyable work should be reported to building control or done by a person who is signed upto a competent person scheme. My aim is to sign upto a scheme eventually, I’ve done a domestic installer course...
    • GDF144
    • Thread
    • before competent electrical work joining notifiable person scheme work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. M

    Certification software

    Looking for some Certification software to use on mobile/tablet anybody recommend a good one,ease of use a must. trying to make life easier!!
  11. D

    Minimum electrical certification

    Hi Guys. Was curious to know what the minimum certification required to legally work domestically? And if there are any fast track courses? Thanks
  12. A

    Garage Conversion Certification Advice

    Good afternoon, I am a time served domestic electrician but have been factory based for the last 8 years meaning my SJIB card has lapsed. I am currently converting an internal garage at my house and am doing the electrical work myself. I am installing 2 new sockets on an existing circuit and...
  13. H

    Minor Works Certification

    Good evening, A burning question has arisen in my mind regarding minor works certificates. This is, if you do some work for a customer which involves say adding some additional lights to an existing lighting circuit, as well as an outdoor light spurred and fused off of a ring main. Would you...
    • H
    • Thread
    • becsa certification competent cps minor person scheme works
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. l4urence

    Part F - PEATA certification?

    All I've been getting emails recently from Home - PEATA - Professional Extraction Airflow Testers Alliance - https://www.peata.org.uk Anyone needed to provide flow rate certificates for a bathroom extractor? This is new to me and I assume others here are getting these emails too - thoughts?
  15. Michael J

    Third Party Certification in Wales???

    I have just gone through Part P (Wales) and if I'm reading it properly you can only issue EICR as a Third Party. Anybody else come across this?
  16. C

    Gas Engineer and competent electric cooker installer

    I'm a gas engineer working for a well known retailer. Spend all day Installing cooking/laundry. Electrical training is pretty poor on their part. Here to educate myself in best practice/regs. Pretty sure much of what they ask us to do electrics wise is beyond our competency.
    • CraigF
    • Thread
    • competent cooker courses cps degrees electric engineer engineering gas installer newbie person salary scheme students
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  17. Gakure

    Competent person scheme

    Hi all, I recently read a discussion in a different forum which was done about 2009 regarding the big 3 CPS I.e Nic, Napit and stroma. Some were been praised to high heaven, while others were shredded to pieces to burning hell. *I am wondering how and where this bodies are rated now after 10yrs...
  18. Grangewood

    Scottish Certification

    Afternoon all .. My Son has just bought a property in Scotland... it needs a new Consumer Unit and minor work .. I know there is No Part P as such but He’s been told I can’t certify my work up there due to not being part of the Scottish approved Contractors scheme .. is this correct, do I need...
  19. einstein

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC Certification

    salutations, wondering whats the difference between using the NICEIC app vs NICEIC online through a browser? Kind Regards e
  20. S

    Test & inspection with certification

    I'm looking to getting into the test and inspection route. And certification I currently have 18th edition I did city & guilds level 2 / 3 I am a ecs card holder and have completed a pat testing course. What course's qualifications do I need to achieve this Thanks in advance Stuart
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