Who Are You Registered With?

[shanky887614]

im on a napit sponserd course

i have no idea how long it will go on for, we just did c+g 2330 lvl2 and plumbing lvl1 as part of the course

next term it is going to be c+g 2330 lvl3 and from then on we wont know till the end of the year


im probably going to have to go with napit, you dont bite the hand that feeds you, i do admit that my situation is differnet to most people who have done/doing the same course's as me

 

[malcbriggs]

I have been with ELECSA for the past 5 years, although I think it is pointless, since I have obtained a proper Electrical apprentiship(JIB 5 years and then 2 years approved) plus HNC, degree, numerouse qualifications and 42 years in the Electrical/Electronics field

 

[getgraham]

I am with Elecsa, I was with NICEIC last year and would say their assessments were very similar Neither would let you in if your inspection and testing wasn't up to par. Both are happy to let your first assessment be at home/friends. Both have similar ways of logging Part P jobs online.

I changed to Elecsa as I spoke to another spark who was with them and he reckoned that it had no effect on his business.

Elecsa are definately more friendly to their members. I always found NICEIC to be more distant, even if you visited their stand at a show and said you were a member.

It's up to Elecsa members to raise the Elecsa profile and explain that you don't have to be NICEIC to be Part P.

Most potential customers want a good price and service and couldn't care less who you're with.

Don't get me wrong - I have nothing against NICEIC, they do some brilliant books and DVD's.

For me (sole trader) I prefer the friendly approach of Elecsa and slightly cheaper fees.

 

[cymroaur]

Only my first year registered. Got in touch with all of them to ask about registration and assesment. Two didn't bother to reply, one said "see our website", so I went with ELECSA due to them actually replying and being helpful (and patient) when I phoned for more information. Since registering they're still helpful, not just a rouse to get me onboard!

 

[Flyingsparks]

Been an NICEIC approved contractor for over 20 years - was only them and ECA. Just stuck with them because I am used to the way they work. The guy that formed Napit used to be a lecturer at the local college in those days - he has done very well for himself since then.

 

[RWJ]

NICEIC just because we've been with them for donkeys years (well apart from a falling out we had over money owed to us so we went to Napit for 8 months lol)


To be honest if we weren't stuck in the AC rut we would probably register with Elecsa as their members are always singing their praise something the other schemes don't have!

 

[Sparkytlec]

Im with NICEIC fully approved and domestic installer. I have no problens with them i find them hellpful.

 

[GT1]

Fully approved ?
Is there a partly approved status ?

 

[RWJ]

Fully approved ?
Is there a partly approved status ?

Think he meant the AC scheme, which some (not meaning Sparkylec) think is the Holy Grail of schemes.... No different from any other scheme IMO... Just more expensive lolol
If you've been on the AC scheme for years and know and get on with your area engineer then showing him a plug top will probably get you a pass!

 

[andyb]

Think he meant the AC scheme, which some (not meaning Sparkylec) think is the Holy Grail of schemes.... No different from any other scheme IMO... Just more expensive lolol
If you've been on the AC scheme for years and know and get on with your area engineer then showing him a plug top will probably get you a pass!

That's a bit harsh RWJ,

I think you have to show him where the little wires go as well.

 

[RWJ]

That's a bit harsh RWJ,

I think you have to show him where the little wires go as well.

Naaahh

Showing him the biscuit tin is the key!

 

[Tommy C]

I am registered with NAPIT. I was going to register with NICEIC as they are more recognised by the public; but considering 90+% of people I talk to don't know who they are anyway I went with NAPIT. They were more friendly, helpful, thorough & a little cheaper I registered with them.

They have been very good so far.

 

[levi]

do the msc's work in different parts of the country or are they country wide. whitch ones would you sugest for scotland

 

[StuSpiers]

I chose Elecsa to rob me as they wanted to steal the least.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Hello all,

I will be a qualified Domestic Installer within the next couple of months and will probably choose Elecsa, purely from what I have read on this thread. I have however heard of a registering body called 'Stroma' which only charges £250.Does anyone have any info on them?

And what do you actually get from a registered body other than to become legal, a genuine question as it will help me to choose? Stroma is £250 and I will be legal!