16th edition qualified thinking of coming back.

[Vonnegut]

Hi All,

This my first post here with a serious question, so be gentle.....

I took my 16th edition years ago (about a year before part P was introduced), but have only been working on light industrial stuff occasionally as part of my job.

A change in circumstances has started me thinking I should go at it alone (am I mad?!!!).

So the question is...

Can I hit the ground running as a self employed sparky with just my 16th edition (but obviously working to current regs), or do I need to wait until I can take the 17th edition course?

I intend to brush up on the new regs ASAP and before I do anything (via regs book and site guide etc etc), but I dont think there are are 17th edition courses starting until later in the year and this may be a bit late.

Advice from the experienced always welcome.

Paul

 

[telectrix]

you will need the 17th if you are joining a scam ( niceic, elecsa, napit).

 

[guest119]

Is 17th also a requirement when renewing your JIB card? Dunno, just asking.

 

[Outspoken]

Hi All,

This my first post here with a serious question, so be gentle.....

I took my 16th edition years ago (about a year before part P was introduced), but have only been working on light industrial stuff occasionally as part of my job.

A change in circumstances has started me thinking I should go at it alone (am I mad?!!!).

So the question is...

Can I hit the ground running as a self employed sparky with just my 16th edition (but obviously working to current regs), or do I need to wait until I can take the 17th edition course?

I intend to brush up on the new regs ASAP and before I do anything (via regs book and site guide etc etc), but I dont think there are are 17th edition courses starting until later in the year and this may be a bit late.

Advice from the experienced always welcome.

Paul

I would strongly recommend you do the 17th because it's what all potential employers will want, even if your self-employed, further, if you take on domestic work you need to join a scam and i would not advocate anyone doing any domestic work without a good grounding in the 17th to make sure your compliant, or any errors could be costly, both financially and professionally.

 

[stidge]

Get your 17th mate then go for it , you've got nowt to lose ! Good luck

 

[Jdsparky]

Your mad!!!

 

[GMES]

Go for it pal life's too short for regrets!

 

[Vonnegut]

Thanks all for the inputs.

It looks like I will be pootling along with a part time job for the moment until I can get the cash together for the 17th edition and the scam money.

 

[Deleted member 72666]

Thanks all for the inputs.

It looks like I will be pootling along with a part time job for the moment until I can get the cash together for the 17th edition and the scam money.

In the meantime try your hand at this, Exam Simulator it's a simulated 17th edition exam written by Eric Sheard who runs these courses. It'll give you an idea of the type of information required to pass the exam.

 

[the pict]

You may well be insane but arn,t we all, yep go for it work within you skill zone and do the 17th at local tech or study at home, I did then went and sat the GOLA joina scheme when you have 1000 quid to spare
Pict

 

[Brendan976]

Is 17th also a requirement when renewing your JIB card? Dunno, just asking.

Yes it is a requirement, also health and safety for ecs card.
hth
Ben

 

[brookster]

I just completed the 17th 1st amendment and i will tell you it was a lot bloody harder than the 16th!

 

[nottz_spark]

Hi All,

This my first post here with a serious question, so be gentle.....

I took my 16th edition years ago (about a year before part P was introduced), but have only been working on light industrial stuff occasionally as part of my job.

A change in circumstances has started me thinking I should go at it alone (am I mad?!!!).

So the question is...

Can I hit the ground running as a self employed sparky with just my 16th edition (but obviously working to current regs), or do I need to wait until I can take the 17th edition course?

I intend to brush up on the new regs ASAP and before I do anything (via regs book and site guide etc etc), but I dont think there are are 17th edition courses starting until later in the year and this may be a bit late.

Advice from the experienced always welcome.

Paul

Hi mate i was in the same situation,i was 16th edition qualified and needed to do the 2382 to apply for ECS card, i was struggling for cash a bit so didnt want to pay 400 to do a 3 day course so i invested 15 quid in a book called exam success IET wiring regulations, it cost 15 quid and if you study this it will help you understand the structure of the exam.After i studied this i searched for a local college who would allow me to sit it as an external candidate but all of them wanted me to sit the full course (£)...anyway i finally found a place in nottingham called training in electrical who allowed me to sit exam only for £75 ,dont be put off by colleges saying they wont allow you to take exam only as they are just trying to earn extra £...so i spent 75 on exam and 15 on the study book and i had to buy the latest regs which training in electrical gave me at a good price and then 36 on a ECS health and safety asessment and i am now waiting for my ECS card to come through. Good luck