Qualified Electrician 20 years ago - help required

[Bill Brooks]

20 years ago I was working as a qualified electrician. I then decided to change direction and worked in IT. I have now retired early and would like to be able to do the odd electrical job. I now see that there is something called a Part P that I require to 'self certify' however, the more I read the more confusing it becomes. Can someone tell me in plain english exactly what I need to do and what additional qualifications I need to take to be able to self certify any small jobs I might undertake? I have C&G Parts 1&2

Thanks all.

 

[T&Earth]

Hi Bill
Not sure what Quals you have ? but as a minimum you will need 17th edition and then if you want to regester to b Part P you may need addtional quals. I'm with NAPIT (£406 per year memdership) who require C&G2391 at present. however not all work comes under Part P
T&E

 

[telectrix]

or stick to commercial/industrial. part pee doesn't apply then.

 

[Bill Brooks]

Hi Bill
Not sure what Quals you have ? but as a minimum you will need 17th edition and then if you want to regester to b Part P you may need addtional quals. I'm with NAPIT (£406 per year memdership) who require C&G2391 at present. however not all work comes under Part P
T&E

Thanks for the reply - I have C&G 236 parts 1&2. Is the 17th edition a qualification I would need to attain? I last worked with the 15th edition and I thought maybe just buyng the 17th edition and noting the difference would be enough?

I wouldn't be returning to electrical contracting full time, so is there an easier route to enable me to carry out small domestic works?

Thanks for your help with this matter

Bill

 

[Bill Brooks]

or stick to commercial/industrial. part pee doesn't apply then.

Its funny the majority of the work I used to do was commercial/industrial which I believe needs far more skills/experience. However, many people I know would like the odd 'simple' domestic job done.

 

[telectrix]

download the part p of the building regs. it tells you what is and is not notifiable. basically, notifiable work includes new circuits, any work in a special location ( bathrooms, outside ) , kitchens, new CU. adding extra points to existing circuits, and maintenance work, or like for like replacement of accessories, is not notifiable unless as before . and the 2382, (17th) is IMO, essential.

 

[mydigitalhome]

I was in a similar situation to you full apprentiship had my 16th and returned after 12 year gap I would suggest having a chat with John or Steve at Electrical Training - Home they are fantasic trainers. I dont know anyone who has their knowledge of the 17th edition. Never seen anyone recite it word for word like them from memory - incredible it realy inspires confidence in them. Did a course recenly at a college and the skills level of the instructors were not as good. Wish you every success for the future.