I have previously worked as a field service and installation engineer (AV DATA CAT5 areas) for over 12 years, although i am currently working in IT but i am interested in a career change as a EV home charger installer, or smart meter installer.
What are the required qualifications to become one...
A video I stumbled upon for the main changes a domestic installer has outlined.
Question:
Can someone clarify, plastic Rawl plugs are not to be used now, due to fire regulations.
What would you use in exchange for your day to day fixings now?
Hi everyone!
My name is James and I am a Business student at the University of Southampton.
As part of my studies I am looking at the solar energy industry. I am currently researching the market and reaching out to business owners in the industry and I would be really grateful if you could...
Evening all.
I apologise this is another question regarding the much hated domestic installers course, from what i have read on the forum!!
Im a self employed hard landscaper. Im finding we are getting more and more jobs that involve electrics. Lighting, water features etc.
We also do a lot of...
Hi guys
I'm about to start a C&G 2365 Lv 2 in September this year. What qualifications would I need to register as an NICEIC domestic installer?
Also can I get work as an electricians mate while I study for the 2365 Lv 2?
Hi I am looking to become a domestic installer can someone recommend what course or courses I need to do to be able to do this. also can you tell me what the job entails. I have found the basic information and also how much they earn. thanks
We do mainly industrial and commercial work with a small bit of (landlord) residential.
After some recent negative comments from potential customers regarding NICEIC electricians I was thinking of jumping ship to ECA or Napit.
OK I know ECA are now the same as NIC but there name doesn't seem...
Hi Guys,
I'm looking at doing a course to become a DI but I don't want to just be doing residential maintenance forever, i'd like to work on site eventually but have been told I would not be able to unless I work as a mate or do the 2365 level 2 and 3 and the NVQ 3 after and I don't have the...
An incompetent builder with Napit logo:
No certs
No RCD protection on a number of modified circuits
Mixing different makes of smoke alarms
Cable runs upstairs not in zones with no additional protection
No grommets in back boxes
Fused spur directly behind and above hob
Lengthy spur off ring...
Just thought I'd post how its far too easy to become a Nest Pro Installer.
All I did was to fill out an online form, no checks or phone calls to confirm who I was or my qualifications & 2 days later I'm a Nest Pro Installer? Really? Surely they would want you to demonstrate it by taking an...
Hi all,
Quick back ground info. I did a BTEC electronic and electrical at college then went into the airforce to gain my apprenticeship in electrical and avionics engineering. So by trade I'm an aircraft electrician. I left and am now on electrical maintenance in the automotive industry. My dad...
So i had my domestic installer assessment yesterday, a fair few weeks earlier than expected as there was a cancellation. So it has been a mad rush to get the job ready. Ended up working until half 11 the night before to get everything done.
I was very nervous, but I passed, feeling over the...
Hello everyone,
Moved in to a property some months ago, never did bother with the Burglar alarm until today I had a power cut which set the alarm off. At which point I realised I do not have the codes to stop it once it does start sounding.
I tried to contact the installer (AED Security Wigan)...
Hi all,
Next Tuesday 1-3pm at BRE Watford the MCS technical steering group will be meeting to discuss the implications and potential changes to the guidance stemming from BRE's solar PV fire risk report.
The last meeting didn't have any actual working solar pv installers attending*.
Without...
Hey guys. I am currently looking for work experience in and around the Bromley/Kent area. I have just completed my Part P and my 17th edition a month ago as well as C&G 2392 inspection and testing but the domestic electrical installer whom I was meant to be shadowing and learning from has not...
hi guys,
Hope everyone is well!
I'm just looking for some advice regarding a commercial PA system (public address)
It's the first time I have installed one and looking at the plans I can see something marked up as "conc" does anyone have an idea of what this is?
We only first fixing at the...
hi giys,
Hope everyone is well!
I'm just looking for some advice regarding a commercial PA system (public address)
It's the first time I have installed one and looking at the plans I can see something marked up as "conc" does anyone have an idea of what this is?
We only first fixing at the...
I am a new domestic electrical installer in Peterborough - freshly after training but lots of enthusiasm and will to work hard :) I would like to introduce myself to all members of the sparkies community.
Robert
Good afternoon everyone.
I am hopping you can recommend a firm for fitting dead locks to my small van. I have a Citroen Berlingo. I am in south London.
Thank you for any help
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