Some Advise Please

[JimJam]

Hi

Over the last 30 years I've basically taught myslef to be an electrician of sorts. I've also spent 10 years working for a mobility company repairing stairlift boards, stairlifts, scooters etc.

I want to become a self ermployed electrician and wondered what minimun qualifications by law I would need?

Any help would be deeply appreciated

Cheers

Mike

 

[kung]

you dont need this in domestics ! if you want to get say jib grade to be fully qualified electrician then yes the 2330 level 2 & 3 then nvq level 3 plus the 17th ed and 2391-10.But some places will take you on with just bs7671 2008 17th ed. BUT you might struggle with onsite exp for 2330 unless you can do work for free under an electrician to get your exp or get an apprentaship.
Regards
Tony.

 

[JimJam]

Thanks Tony

I've just been offered to do a new installation. I've haven't got Part P at the moment so what will I have to do when I've finished the job?

Cheers

Mike

 

[WayneL]

Hi,

This is a very disturbing thread

I thought this forum promoted safety and the correct way of doing things.

Here people are encouraging someone -who is self taught with 17th edition (look it up

in the book) qualification- to go out and do full house rewires.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't allow someone that under-qualified to change a light bulb in

my house, let alone fiddle with my consumer unit.


Just my opinion - sorry

Wayne

 

[kung]

Hi,

This is a very disturbing thread

I thought this forum promoted safety and the correct way of doing things.

Here people are encouraging someone -who is self taught with 17th edition (look it up

in the book) qualification- to go out and do full house rewires.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't allow someone that under-qualified to change a light bulb in

my house, let alone fiddle with my consumer unit.


Just my opinion - sorry

Wayne

you still need to prove comp with one of the bodies so not as easy as just 17th ed and away you go.
Regards
Tony.

 

[marty4]

Hi Lads, I was wondering if anyone on the forum had any info on Domestic Installer courses in or near scotland? Seem to get nothing when searching. Any feedback would be great....
Cheers....

 

[kung]

Hi Marty
Try looking under part p courses or electrical courses.
Regards
Tony.

Thanks Tony

I've just been offered to do a new installation. I've haven't got Part P at the moment so what will I have to do when I've finished the job?

Cheers

Mike

Hi Mike
Sorry for delay first thing is what new install is it ?
You will need to notify LABC before you start and have them test/certify it after if major etc or special location.
If minor like new socket in livingroom test/cert it on minor cert form.
Regards
Tony
P.s. You can still use this as part of the 2 jobs required for the domestic installer assessment see the websites NICEIC/NAPIT/ELECSA etc for details.