What qualification? Home work only.

[Dan Blackman]

Hi All,

This has probably been answered on here at some point but I cannot see anything. I was just wondering what qualification is needed to be able to do any electrical work at home only? Is it a domestic installer qualification or something less? I don't want to get paid or work on anything other than my own home.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Midwest]

From what I have seen online the majority of work that is completed by a non-qualified individual can be an issue when it comes to insurance.

A lot of DIY'ers, don't seem to worry about that. As said you could talk to one of the forum sponsors;
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[Dan Blackman]

Your best first point of research might be the requirements stipulated by your home insurer for electrical work carried out in your house then.

If I told you it could easily cost you £5k and upwards for the training, insurances, equipment, memberships etc to be competent do the work you are talking of, that might help with where my last comment was coming from.

Under £2K for a domestic installers qualification. Memberships on top of that wont add £3k from what I've seen. I'd like the knowledge so am happy to pay. I do see where you are coming from this isn't from a cost point of view - I want to be able to do the work.

 

[Dan Blackman]

Your best first point of research might be the requirements stipulated by your home insurer for electrical work carried out in your house then.

If I told you it could easily cost you £5k and upwards for the training, insurances, equipment, memberships etc to be competent do the work you are talking of, that might help with where my last comment was coming from.

Under £2K for a domestic installers qualification. Memberships on top of that wont add £3k from what I've seen. I'd like the knowledge so am happy to pay. I do see where you are coming from this isn't from a cost point of view - I want to be able to do the work.

 

[Dan Blackman]

Your best first point of research might be the requirements stipulated by your home insurer for electrical work carried out in your house then.

If I told you it could easily cost you £5k and upwards for the training, insurances, equipment, memberships etc to be competent do the work you are talking of, that might help with where my last comment was coming from.

Under £2K for a domestic installers qualification. Memberships on top of that wont add £3k from what I've seen. I'd like the knowledge so am happy to pay. I do see where you are coming from this isn't from a cost point of view - I want to be able to do the work.

 

[Andy78]

Under £2K for a domestic installers qualification. Memberships on top of that wont add £3k from what I've seen. I'd like the knowledge so am happy to pay. I do see where you are coming from this isn't from a cost point of view - I want to be able to do the work.

A domestic installer's course may be a good start, but it's not something I would recommend as the content compared to the cost has always appeared to be a huge rip off when compared to the proper qualifications.
They have a reputation for providing the minimal training required to just pass the quals they are telling you that you need. They are get rich quick schemes, but not for the applicants, for the providers.

If you are actually interested in learning it would not be the route I would suggest. I would also be hesitant to recommend the proper quals to a diyer though as that could take years to complete.

A thorough dose of self study down the library might be a good start.

 

[Dan Blackman]

A domestic installer's course may be a good start, but it's not something I would recommend as the content compared to the cost has always appeared to be a huge rip off when compared to the proper qualifications.
They have a reputation for providing the minimal training required to just pass the quals they are telling you that you need. They are get rich quick schemes, but not for the applicants, for the providers.

If you are actually interested in learning it would not be the route I would suggest. I would also be hesitant to recommend the proper quals to a diyer though as that could take years to complete.

A thorough dose of self study down the library might be a good start.

Thanks Andy, I'm happy to take the years required - would even do some free apprentice work with a sparky if it helped (and if I had time as the current career keeps me very busy). I've learnt a bit over the years but this I guess is an attempt to get some proper skills and a qual in the area. I know I won't be an expert but would like to be taught some skills and find some competency (and confidence). Cheers.