Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma assessment can anyone help

[assegayer]

Just wondering if anyone has recently done the stroma assessment for CPS scheme. Im doing it on a consumer unit changed in my house.

What exactly is he/she going to be inspecting?

 

[Andy78]

Same as any other assessment really, or rather same as any assessment should be expected to be.

Overview of you and your quals and experience, check your paperwork etc.
Technical question and answer session on the regs and working practices.
Chat about the work to be inspected and look at the paperwork. Demonstration of full test of the work checking values tally with previously recorded ones.

All very informal though.


They usually stipulate a minimum of one new circuit, surprised they are allowing a CU change.

 

[buzzlightyear]

What exactly is he/she going to be inspecting?

his tea on the table when he gets their .

 

[buzzlightyear]

have they not sent any instructions to you .regarding test certs etc...you should have a welcome pack .

 

[Octopus]

Very hot on insurances, calibration, policies - complaints, H&S

also wanted to see example quotes and invoices

as I was ex Elecsa, he wanted to see "older" certificates too.......

 

[buzzlightyear]

also wanted to see example quotes and invoices

that's personal you should not show them that .next they want to see if you paid you taxes on time .

 

[Octopus]

that's personal you should not show them that .next they want to see if you paid you taxes on time .

Rubbish ... utter tosh ..

I showed him an estimate for an outbuilding supply / board which stated the maximum design load ....

 

[buzzlightyear]

also wanted to see example quotes and invoices

I showed him an estimate for an outbuilding supply / board which stated the maximum design load ....

now what is it to be !

 

[stesh]

For the assessment they will want to see the folowing:
Qualifications
Insurance (public liabilty 2 million minimum)
Calibration certs
H&S policy/statement
Complaints log & procedure
BS7671, OSG, EAWR
Up to date CV
Risk assessment
Installation cert for the job to be assessed on (normally they want a minimum of 2 x new circuits)
If your doing a CU change, check with them 1st

When they visit they will ask a range of technical questions (use your books to find the answers if needed - it's not a closed book knowledge test)

The practical aspect:
safe isolation is prority (voltage indicator/proving unit/lock out kit)
test Ze, PFC
R1+R2 ring final is a favourite
Zs test
RCD tests
while your doing this you will be asked more technical questions...

Most of all - have a brew ready and plenty of biscuits !

 

[buzzlightyear]

while your doing this you will be asked more technical questions

if in doubt you can ask them has well, they are their to make sure that you are compliant set down with the building control and the regulations. good luck.

 

[Fitzy]

Stroma and NICEIC both accept just a consumer unit swap for your assessment (at your own home too), have spoken to both last week regards what work/job is required for an assessment.

 

[JOURNEYMAN]

Agree with what Stesh put in #9.
Be organised:
Make sure your know how to carry out safe isolation and testing inside out.
Make sure the installation that your showing is the very best that you can make it, is fully tested and works!
Keep all the paperwork listed above together so that you don't have to go looking for it. Some people use plastic folders.
Stay calm, take your time, use the big book if need be.
If you're confident in yourself and you're abilities you'll fly through it no problem.

 

[Midwest]

Nobody's mentioned money yet

 

[buzzlightyear]

Nobody's mentioned money yet

the Brown envolope.

 

[The Ghost]

Maybe you could post a picture of your work? If there is any mistakes someone could spot it on here no doubt! Just a thought but if you are confident of your work then ignore this. Not that I doubt your abilities. They are usually very nice and put you at your ease so try not to worry about a big nasty man pulling your work to peices. Maybe just maybe post your EIC as well if you want to get any comments best to check before but again only if you feel it would be helpful. Agree with the paperwork thing, very thorough! Also questions about technicalities, maybe fifty, quite simple as it goes but you have to be schooled properly in the basic science of electrics which really helps to sort out the chaff from the wheat.