Certification software

[pal4life]

Could anybody tell me if I as a domestic installer with the NICEIC do i have to purchase there certificate software package, or is there an alternative?

 

[D80]

No you don't. Don't need any software at all, can use the likes of the pads etc.

If going down the software route I'd recommend Easycert. EasyCert Electrical Software, Test & Inspection, Electrical Certificates

 

[RWJ]

Castline do the Domestic version for FREE!!

Castline Systems - FormFill Level P

Just download the DI logo from MY NICEIC or on the BRCS site....and your away!!

 

[Jel]

Amtech is good testing software, and will be fine to use.

 

[pal4life]

Many thanks for your replies but if I use any of those will the niceic accept them when purchasing e certs and submitting them?

 

[Octopus]

I'd recommend PIRform.

 

[a1guvner]

With Easycert you can print straight onto the NICEIC forms or create a PDF to print yourself

 

[Mark_Burgess]

I'd recommend PIRform.

Been using it for 18 months now, so easy.

 

[Octopus]

Been using it for 18 months now, so easy.

The only thing I don't like is the fact you can't store clients and multiple addresses of rental properties!

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Let them know, they might add it to the list.

 

[RWJ]

Many thanks for your replies but if I use any of those will the niceic accept them when purchasing e certs and submitting them?

There's nothing in the Regs or the "Rules of enrolment" (I'm sure the DI rules are the same) to say you can't....
The NIC have never queried certs we've given them we use software and ALWAYS use the JOB NUMBER as reference.

None of this buying cert numbers rubbish, we feel using the job number gives better service as it's more easily traceable from initial telephone call to completion. All the paper work will have the same reference!
Also if a customer has a question it can often be dealt with by the receptionist answering the phone as ..again.. the numbers are all the same.

 

[mogga]

IMO hold off purchasing just now till all the firms clear themselfs of "wee bugs" with the new ammendments we use Amteck and its great BUT there are a couple of set up things like it needs 2gb ram or preferably higher

 

[Octopus]

Let them know, they might add it to the list.

I raised this point a few months ago and they said its in their "to do" list, so fingers crossed it'll get done as I do rate this package.