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    Fire alarm Course Scotland

    Hi All, I am looking to start installing commercial fire alarms, I want to be able to design, install and commission. I am a member of NICEIC so have looked at their 4 day course, however they only do the course in the mid/south of England. Can anyone recommend a course in Scotland or if not...
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    Fault finding in FICA test in scotland

    Hi. Im just about to resit my FICA test in edinburgh. Im only resitting the fault diagnosis section. Can anyone who has sat the FICA be able to give me some advice while trying trying to find the faults with the continuity buzzer you get to do it with
  3. littlespark

    Reported content: Post in thread 'UK - How Do I Become a Domestic Installer in Scotland?'

    Post in thread 'UK - How Do I Become a Domestic Installer in Scotland?' by JockLo123 has been reported by littlespark. Reason given: Content being reported:
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    Who Can Work as an Electrician?

    Hello! I am looking into avenues into entering the trade, but I feel like all the information I can find online is incredibly convoluted and complicated in regards to who and how to be a 'Qualified Electrician'. For instance, were I to complete the C&G 2365 NVQ level 3 Diploma/Am2 could I...
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    I Need Work Adult apprenticeship advice in Scotland

    Hello all, I appreciate you taking the time to read my post. After leaving school, I followed the typical university route. But, unfortunately, I have found myself at 27 years old, realizing that I would be far more satisfied in my work if I were in the electrical trade. I have been...
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    Scotland Ban Gas Fired Boilers

    https://uk.yahoo.com/news/scotland-ban-oil-gas-fired-232208796.html
  7. Samfuturesparky

    Question for an apprentice relocating to Scotland

    Hello forum I am an apprentice in Southern California trying to relocate to Aberdeen Scotland (girlfriend lives there) How can I go about become an electricians mate?
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    UK Self employed Scotland expired ecs card query

    First time poster here. Time served electrician here in Scotland with nvq level 3. My ecs gold card expired back in 2017 and I intend to do my 18th edition at some point. My question is if I start up myself I understand I can’t work on construction sites. What else can I or can’t I do in...
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    Trying to source smoke alarms in Scotland

    Hi, I'm trying to source some smoke alarms that are compliant to new Scottish regs. I've picked up some Fire Angel units st230 & ht230. Ideally I'd like to pick up a wireless version of each that I can interlink with the mains units, but I can't find stock anywhere. Any sources out there, or...
  10. littlespark

    Smoke detectors and Scotland (again!)

    Lots of threads already about the new legislation, and February ain’t far away… so I’d just like to post a few queries for discussion. Not that I’ve come across anything myself. Customers are usually happy with the bare minimum, but just things I’ve heard. Smoke detector fitted in attic where...
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    Can I add a spur socket myself in Scotland?

    The socket already there is RCD protected and isn't a spur already. I have a socket tester so everything would be done properly then tested. Am I allowed to carry out this work myself? I can't find anything clear on doing this in Scotland, only England and Wales.
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    UK Spur from a Spur (via FCU in Grid) - Scotland

    Hi All Apologies if this is a silly question. I’m looking to to add a double socket just before an under counter washing machine socket (unswitched at faceplate) which is supplied via a grid switch (photo attached). Is it within the regs if the 2 gang grid is swapped to a 3 gang & and a 13a...
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    NAPIT Certification Scheme NAPIT registered in England - what work can I do in Scotland?

    I am registered with NAPIT in England for domestic installation and testing. Am I able to change a CU in a flat in Scotland? And am I able to issue an installation certificate for the work? Also, am I able to issue EICRs? As far as I can see from the Scottish building regs, changing a CU does...
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    Adult Apprentice Opportunities

    Hi Everyone New to the forum hope everyone is well ! I'm based in Glasgow And currently looking to change careers, past few years i have thought about this and decided to take the chance of trying to find an adult apprenticeship. I have currently rang SECTT and waiting on a date for a pre...
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    UK New rules on smoke detectors (scotland)

    Whats the script with the changes? My sister is planning on starting up childminding from her house but she needs to update her smoke detectors. But with it being a childminding business as well as a dwelling whats the rules these days? Do all the smoke detectors need to be mains supplied with...
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    Smoke alarms in caravans in scotland

    Smoke alarms in Rented out caravans. What’s required and does the new Scottish legislation on fire safety extend from houses to caravans Cheers
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    I Need Work Adult apprentice/ electricians mate - NE Scotland

    Hello! I am currently trying to move into a career as an electrician, and was hoping to find some work as an electrician mate or adult apprentice. I have applied to do the SECTT assessment, just waiting to hear when I can sit. In the meantime, I thought it would be good to get some...
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    31F, Scotland - Starting out

    Hi everyone, Thanks for clicking on my post! I have just applied to sit my pre employment test (SECTT),I've done practice questions and all seems straight forward enough. Looking to get a bit more advice re getting employed as an adult apprentice. I'm in the NE of Scotland. I always wanted to do...
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    How much does an adult apprentice electriacian get paid a week in north lanarkshire/ glasgow scotland

    I was thinking of leaving lorry driving after about 18 years and getting an adult apprenticeship at being an electrician.whats putting me off slightly is being 45 with a mortgage and young family.i know i would be dropping quite a bit in my weekly wage to begin with.appreciate any help from...
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    I Need Work Adult Apprenticeship (Scotland)

    Evening all Thank you for taking the time to read this. I joined the forum in the hope that another member may know of some opportunities either currently or coming up in the future for an adult apprentice in Scotland. I am based in the Stirling area but will happily travel if there is an...

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