18th edition training

a-z electrics · Nov 3, 2018

Whats the requirement for getting clued up on the new regs? Do you HAVE to go on an official training course by an appropriately qualified trainer, or can one just read up on it oneself?
I've done the latter, plus reading up on articles in the technical press.
Personally I begrudge paying the £200 + fee and in addition losing a days pay.. although of course one needs to know what's changed.
I have my annual assessment next week and im sure ill be asked about it.
Cheers..

MJPD29 · Nov 3, 2018

Couldn't agree more. Can't help but feel I'm capable of reading up on it myself without forking out even more

BruvDunk · Nov 3, 2018

Hoping it’s the case.

Been watching sparkyninja you tube series, and a bit of a study up should be enough i think if you've passed the previous editions .

I guess if your new to the game then maybe it should be the minimum 3 day training course .

Deleted member 26818 · Nov 4, 2018

Certain someone posted on the forum that there’s omewhere Which does the one day course and exam for anyone, rather than the 3 day course that we’re supposed to do.

mhar · Nov 4, 2018

I did the Stroma 1 day course a couple of weeks ago. They are my CPS providers so if they are happy ..............

littlespark · Nov 4, 2018

I would be happy to pay the £200 plus every few years rather than the extortionate fees to join a scam, and yearly subs

Just saying

Devonchris · Nov 4, 2018

DCET TRAINING do the exam only.
But is Sw based. Don't know if other providers do the same.

We offer the 2382-18 On-Line Exam Only at a cost of £85+VAT per person - please contact us for further details

contractor999 · Nov 4, 2018

Just sat exam only on Friday in Birmingham with www.pass.co.uk £90.00 Inc vat.
Did online course with www.learnzonemedia.co.uk £64.00 Inc vat.

Both great value for money.
88.3% pass. Bargain.
Do your online course, do all the online tests and make sure you know the BBB.
Better the spending £500 and losing three days pay.

a-z electrics · Nov 4, 2018

littlespark said:
I would be happy to pay the £200 plus every few years rather than the extortionate fees to join a scam, and yearly subs

Just saying

Not sure I'm understanding you.. you have to pay the annual subs to be self assessed. I'm talking about the 18th upgrade competency requirement..

a-z electrics · Nov 4, 2018

contractor999 said:
Just sat exam only on Friday in Birmingham with www.pass.co.uk £90.00 Inc vat.
Did online course with www.learnzonemedia.co.uk £64.00 Inc vat.

Both great value for money.
88.3% pass. Bargain.
Do your online course, do all the online tests and make sure you know the BBB.
Better the spending £500 and losing three days pay.

That sounds more like it.. cheers I'll look into that.

a-z electrics · Nov 4, 2018

spinlondon said:
Certain someone posted on the forum that there’s omewhere Which does the one day course and exam for anyone, rather than the 3 day course that we’re supposed to do.

Yes plenty people doing the 1 day course but haven't found it cheaper than 200 plus vat thrn travelling cost and losing days pay. Works out more like 500 :-(

a-z electrics · Nov 4, 2018

mhar said:
I did the Stroma 1 day course a couple of weeks ago. They are my CPS providers so if they are happy ..............

Yes I'm with stroma too.. did you think their course was good value?

Wilko · Nov 4, 2018

Hi - no requirement to do anything more than the exam.

a-z electrics · Nov 4, 2018

Wilko said:
Hi - no requirement to do anything more than the exam.

Ok.. but who is saying you have to do the exam?

Deleted member 105166 · Nov 4, 2018

a-z electrics said:
Ok.. but who is saying you have to do the exam?

Your scheme will likely require you to have the latest regs, so whilst you may not need to do it immediately, it would get picked up on your assessment next year.

Additionally, your public liability insurer may insist on it also - check their 'small print'