New member question: Requirements to become a domestic installer

[djsingh3011]

Hi all

I currently work in the IT trade and I am looking for a change of direction so am looking at taking up an electrician course. The 2 main companies I have seen are TradeSkills4U and AbleSkills. Firstly does anyone have any recommendations as to which one to go with and why? Secondly what are the basic requirements in terms of modules that need to be undertaken in order to become a domestic electrical installer? I am confused as to what modules need to be done and then I believe oone must register with the NICEIC? Also I heard that there will be new regulations coming in Jan and a requirement to take NVQ level 3???? Can anyone shed any light (exscuse the pun ) as I am totally confused.

 

[Spudnik]

Welcome to electriciansforums.net. Stick around I'm sure you'll like the forum.

 

[DurhamSparky]

stick to IT ... Cisco and Mircosoft Engineers are paid considerably more than a spark!!

 

[Octopus]

Welcome.

Do some research on Elecsa, Napit and NICEIC - they are the 3 "bodies" you can register with.

 

[DurhamSparky]

ironically you only need 17th edition to be registered!! (although competence is also considered)

 

[manda]

Hi and Welcome According to something I just read this evening, the Need to do NVQ3 for domestic installer has been at the least postponed, how true this will be I am unsure, but I'm sure some of the guys on here will be more in the know. Here's a link, it's from trade skills 4 u : BREAKING NEWS: No Changes to Domestic Installers Qualification

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi, Welcome to the forum.

 

[morph]

able skills are so i am told rubbish

 

[CRAGS]

Hi and welcome

 

[Sintra]

Hi & welcome.

 

[Guest123]

Welcome along.:beatnik: