As a non-electrician (I make the tea in the forum imaginary office, I think the tea is real though) I wonder, is there a way to avoid a certification scheme fully and self-certify or perhaps use a council per-job or something?
It does seem like, now knowing most companies are somehow heavily...
Hi, as I’m trying to grow my little business I keep coming across many obstacles namely trying to join a competent trade scheme. NAPIT seem to be the only one that suit my current situation.. has anyone any experience with these people as I’m finding it difficult to say the least! Or can anyone...
Hello all just after some advice for joining a scheme provider in order to self certify work however I don’t hold a test and inspect qualification yet but will be booking as soon as I can. does anyone have experience of joining one without this?
Currently holding nvq3, am2 and 18th edition...
Is the Rented Sector Scheme a legal requirement to carryout EICR's on rented properties.
I can not see why there needs to be another scheme to carryout EICR on rentals when you are an Approved Contractor.
Hi there, please be patient with me because I'm old and still learning. My electrician nephew is being inundated with EV Charger requests. He's fully qualified and has NICEIC accreditation too. I registered him for Ozev, but if I'm honest I don't understand it. Should he also be on the UK...
Hi, I would like to do some minor domestic electrical work while I am completing my NVQ level 2 in electrical installations. I have the 18th edition and part P qualifications as well as an NVQ level 2 in inspection and testing. However, I have read and heard from other electricians that you need...
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has completed the SJIB’s CEC scheme? How did it go, and how strict were they regarding your previous qualifications. I’m looking to make a career change and would like to become an approved electrician if possible.
Thanks
Dear Forum,
I recently joined this forum, and writing for the first time. I like DIY activities, both for hobbies both to fix and repair stuff in my house, but my knowledge into electrical field are very limited.
Here the problem:
I am doing a system for the recycle of rain water. Briefly, the...
I recently achieved my 2391-52 but i haven’t done the AM2 yet nor I’m registered with any competent scheme.
I don’t have the experience on installing new circuits and issuing EICs.
I work for a big corporation and I have been asked/forced to undertake the job of installing two new circuits for...
New to the thread, i imagine this question has been asked before.
I want to ask in my way though, with the hope of some advice, any would be appreciated!
I've got my level 2 & 3 2330 done in 2009 (still acceptable)
Recently done my 18th edition and 2391-52
Cant do board change or new circuit...
Talking to an experienced spark this morning who is doing some work for me as i am too busy.
He has nearly 35 years experience in the trade, worked with his dad who was also an electrician.
Doesn't have the NVQ, they weren't even a thing when he started.
Has his 2391 - the old school written...
I have 2365 level 2, 8202 level 3, 2391-52 inspection and Testing, 18th edition.
Can I join a scheme so I can certify etc.
I have looked on the sites but can't work out what I need as some new rules are coming in from September where I would need the NVQ/AM2 I believe.
Hi all,
I'm brand new to electrical work and a local electrician has agreed to let me work with them to gain some experience.
They also suggested that instead of doing the level 2/3 and NVQ etc, that I could consider gaining some work experience and then when competent doing the competence...
What happened?
I just checked ef this morning and the colour scheme has changed to all very sickly - lots of orange over blue etc.
Appears to have happened overnight - on mobile anyhow, just refreshed the new posts and ewww.
Hi all I'm not sure if someone asked this question already. Yesterday I applied do join NICEIC Domestic installer scheme payment was done and now I'm waiting for my assessment day. Today my client asked me if I can come and do EICR report on his properties which he rent's this needs to be done...
Hi everyone
in short I’m a qualified electrician I have approved JIB status, C&G 2360 1&2, NVQ 3, 2391 testing and inspection and 17th edition wiring regs (soon to be 18th)
ive taken a few years off due to ill health but now want to get back into things, my old firm was niceic so I never had...
I have been with Elecsa for fourteen years and have just been told I cannot go on the PRS scheme because I am not qualified to do an EICR. Anyone else with the same problem?
Sorry if this has been asked a lot but I can’t find the right answer, I will try and explain it the best I can do.
I am looking to join a scheme for the first time as I have now got my two years experience.I have done a 4 week course to get some qualifications to my name they are :
2393-101...
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