Electrical Wiring Question

[telectrix]

in your situation, i'd accept replacement of faulty accessories, but insist that if any more in depth work was required of you, your company sends you on an appropriate course and buys all necessary test equipment, along with course/s as appropriate in their use.

 

[Alistair Coleman]

Yeah most definitely.

Out of interest which items are essential for this kind of work? (Not really from the electrical install side)

DVM etc

 

[static zap]

My x-employer negotiated a similarly reduced rent, for inheriting some responsibilities for building fabric .
(and duly fitted the cheapest door handles possible)

 

[Pete999]

Yeah most definitely.

Out of interest which items are essential for this kind of work? (Not really from the electrical install side)

DVM etc

A MFT Multi Function Tester 2 or 3 grand
An AVI Voltage indicator at around £100
A Proving unit about the same as the AVI
A set of various tools suitable for use by an Electrician couple of hundred
Access to BS 7671 to buy about £80:00
Many other things that have gone from my memory bank.
Oh and no self respecting Electrician / Domestic Installer wouldn't be without the ubiquitous Volt Pen/stick to stick in the top pocket of your new CPS T shirt about £15:00
So not exactly a cheap option, oh and plus any courses you need to take, could run to about £7K depending on how far you want to take your training.
PPE Personal Protective Equipment: safety glasses, hard hat, work boots ear defenders etc etc.

 

[Alistair Coleman]

That’s great thanks for the information.

I’d like to take my qualifications and give an electrical course a go anyway. So much work is out there.

What would you recommend I start with? (Which course)

 

[telectrix]

c&g 2365 followed bt am2 and nvq3. expect about 5 years .

 

[Alistair Coleman]

Expensive stuff and courses, i would really need to be working with someone in the field to gain the knowledge also, which is easier said than done.

 

[HandySparks]

A MFT Multi Function Tester 2 or 3 grand...

Which electrician's MFT is £2000+?

 

[Cadgey123]

Yp

Which electrician's MFT is £2000+?

Agree, you can buy one for £500 quid. Not he best but does the same job

 

[Pete999]

Which electrician's MFT is £2000+?

Not sure was a rough estimate