Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma Assessment completed

[Mumfi]

Are you kidding? Just about everything has changed since the 14th.

PS It would have been better to start your own topic, rather than hijack somebody else's!

 

[Mumfi]

Sorry hadn't realized I had hijacked anything

 

[Mumfi]

Just asking a question

 

[Taylortwocities]

Sorry myself too. Just realised the context of your question

My reply is the same though. It hugely different now.

 

[Mumfi]

I'm just thinking that there must be some allowance for us old crumblies given that we have been doing the work for so long...we cant all be expected to be wiz kids with the regs

 

[HandySparks]

I'm just thinking that there must be some allowance for us old crumblies given that we have been doing the work for so long...we cant all be expected to be wiz kids with the regs

If you don't know the latest regs, how can you be complying with them?

 

[Mumfi]

Well I suppose I don't is the answer I just know that when I throw the switch the lights work which is what I get paid for. The company I work for has never told me this is a problem so I guessed I was ok.

 

[Taylortwocities]

dispite being in the electrical game for over 40 years I haven't done any complicated work just replacing sockets and switches

Only a basic level of competence is needed to do this sort of work. Thats basically the same now as in the 14th, although the colour of the cables have changed!
Of course, you'll still use the same sets of calibrated test equipment that you currently are using..

Should you need/be required to install new circuits, change fuseboards, etc then you will have to be a member of one of the CPS. You'll need to re-qualify using today's regulations and every CPS assesment will want to see complicated as outlined by Wilko.

 

[Mumfi]

Ah ok thankyou for that, I seems that I am ok then as I not asked to do anything that involved

 

[crotley32]

Got my assesment next Wednesday any pointers anyone might have that have dealt with stroma what do they ask of you. Etc

 

[Richard Burns]

Got my assessment next Wednesday any pointers anyone might have that have dealt with Stroma what do they ask of you. Etc

Pretty much the same as any competent persons scheme.
You need to have proof of qualifications, copies of the wiring regulations and amendments, access to approved document P, probably GS38 and On site guide, test meter and calibration certificate, H&S policy, evidence of work done, knowledge of the wiring and building regulations and a significant (fully certificated or ongoing) job on which to demonstrate your practical competence.
Stroma do follow the guidance closely and will be asking questions on basic electrical installation practices and requirements, questions on applicable building regulations and the approved document guidance and also questions about your own work and reasons for your choices of installation practice (especially if they are at the edges of the compliance range).
Read the intro pack and ensure you have everything available to hand at the time of the assessment and that your demonstration job is accessible.

 

[gazdkw82]

I'm really considering doing an assessment because I'm getting more and more people asking me to do jobs that need certifying. Problem is I don't have a job booked in that I can get them to come too and if I did how would I organise the 2 to coincide?

I installed a new CU in my house a few months back. Could I use that as a way to be assessed?

 

[Wilko]

I'm really considering doing an assessment because I'm getting more and more people asking me to do jobs that need certifying. Problem is I don't have a job booked in that I can get them to come too and if I did how would I organise the 2 to coincide?

I installed a new CU in my house a few months back. Could I use that as a way to be assessed?

Yes, that should be fine. The next bit is having owner agree access at the hour on the day ...

 

[gazdkw82]

I might just do that then

 

[TheCodboy]

I'm really considering doing an assessment because I'm getting more and more people asking me to do jobs that need certifying. Problem is I don't have a job booked in that I can get them to come too and if I did how would I organise the 2 to coincide?

I installed a new CU in my house a few months back. Could I use that as a way to be assessed?

They need to see a new ring & radial circuit. I had to put a new ring in the garage and an outside light up.