thinking of setting up own business do I need more qualifications

[chopper]

Thinking of starting up . Worked for someone for 7 year .I have got nvq3 2330 level 3 and am2. Been out of game a year as been working as a telecoms engineer.
what would my quals able me to do. Would I need to do 2391 or whatever its called now.
and were can I find this info as nobody seems to really know what quals you need .
mainly wanting to carry out my own work and test.
do I need to be niceic registered for this or am I able to test my own work.
Solid advice needed thanks

 

[Leesparkykent]

Yes jib card

If you join the NICEIC you can have your QS status put on your JIB card but IMO it's pointless.

 

[chopper]

Thanks all a lot of paperwork involved in this game makes me think is it worth going solo
or just turning in 9-5 doing job testing it then going hime job done
thanks for the good advice .
This advice is hard to come by as no one seems to know.
do I need the 2391 or equivalent?

 

[Guest77]

Thanks all a lot of paperwork involved in this game makes me think is it worth going solo
or just turning in 9-5 doing job testing it then going hime job done
thanks for the good advice .
This advice is hard to come by as no one seems to know.
do I need the 2391 or equivalent?

To get a card ranked higher than Electrician you will need the equivilent to 2391, older sparks can gain accredition from directors signatures and references, modern sparks from 1990 ish onwards need a testing qualification to gain approved or higher status.

 

[chopper]

To get a card ranked higher than Electrician you will need the equivilent to 2391, older sparks can gain accredition from directors signatures and references, modern sparks from 1990 ish onwards need a testing qualification to gain approved or higher status.

Cheers
but do I need the 2391 or equivalent got my qualifications about 4 year ago

 

[Leesparkykent]

Thanks all a lot of paperwork involved in this game makes me think is it worth going solo
or just turning in 9-5 doing job testing it then going hime job done
thanks for the good advice .
This advice is hard to come by as no one seems to know.
do I need the 2391 or equivalent?

what for to go on your own or to get an approved card?

 

[Guest77]

Cheers
but do I need the 2391 or equivalent got my qualifications about 4 year ago

To gain approved or above status yes, the 2391 is no longer in existance though so you will need the equivilent grade.

 

[chopper]

Just to go on myself and to test . Not too fussed what tge card says

 

[Andy78]

Thanks all a lot of paperwork involved in this game makes me think is it worth going solo
or just turning in 9-5 doing job testing it then going hime job done
thanks for the good advice .
This advice is hard to come by as no one seems to know.
do I need the 2391 or equivalent?

Nah there's nowt to it once in a rhythm. Certs become second nature, notification is a 5 minute job online. All that's left is a bit of invoicing and account keeping.
I can't imagine working for someone else full time now, and I don't think I would ever want to. But it is a good job I didn't mind not really having any wages to speak of for the first couple of years.

 

[Guest77]

Just to go on myself and to test . Not too fussed what tge card says

To test an installation you have installed you need to be competant, to actually put it through building control you need to either be a member of a scheme or you need to either pay the council yourself or get your customer to pay the council to part p the work.

 

[Octopus]

Thanks all a lot of paperwork involved in this game makes me think is it worth going solo
or just turning in 9-5 doing job testing it then going hime job done
thanks for the good advice .
This advice is hard to come by as no one seems to know.
do I need the 2391 or equivalent?

Unfortunately paper work is a daily headache from the SE. Quotes, Certs, invoices. Labc notification. Suppliers bills. Invoice deputes with customers and suppliers. Insurance. Scheme requirements...... I could go on!

 

[Leesparkykent]

If you follow the links I posted earlier it shows you what qualifications are required if you joined the NICEIC. For instance if you went for domestic installer status as long as you have your Nvq 3 if you want to go approved contractor then you probably will need to gain the 2394/5 qualification or the EAL equivalent as well. Different CPS schemes requirements will naturally be different as they are separate Businesses.

 

[chopper]

ok thanks everyone a lot to think about
knew a should have been a plasterer
or maybe stick to telecoms .
no schemes needed very low chance of injury.
everythings surface mounted no building control
decent money. Easy job

 

[Octopus]

ok thanks everyone a lot to think about
knew a should have been a plasterer
or maybe stick to telecoms .
no schemes needed very low chance of injury.
everythings surface mounted no building control
decent money. Easy job

Precisely

 

[Soulsurfer]

Hey Chopper, just going sole trader myself after 23 years in the trade, A/C, refrigeration, fibre, comms etc and NICEIC were in contact yesterday. I am looking at best part of a grand for approved contractor status and do not need 2394/2395 yet as they will cert me as "competent person" status upon assessment on 2-3 sites one being my home as I just moved my CU ! They will deal with building controls otherwise in Jersey I will pay £200-£300 per notice I am told ! not a chance !

I will eventually do my 2394/5 but last time on 2391 I was real ill for the written after doing whole course and was unable to just re-sit exam ! Grrrr. Anyways get IET book before testing course on exam success 2394/2395 it's very handy and or use Electa course website, found them handy for training. All the best buddy.

 

[Risteard]

They will deal with building controls otherwise in Jersey I will pay £200-£300 per notice I am told ! not a chance !

And in Jersey the States of Jersey (Jersey Government) require notification for all types of work - not merely domestic!