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contact niceic, napit, elecsa, or stroma see what they require. basically it's 18th with a couple of jobs to assess, probably need to commit to a testing qualification as well.
And have the required amount of dosh to hand over
 
'noon pete. just got back from a fault rectification for a forum member. no mentioning of names on open forum though. basically, fault fixed. guy happy.
 
'noon pete. just got back from a fault rectification for a forum member. no mentioning of names on open forum though. basically, fault fixed. guy happy.
That it for the week then Tel, or are you working the weekend for smoke and beer money?
 
state pension covers essentials (beer and smokes) just. .... for luxuries like food and bills, i need to work at least 2-3 days a week.
 
Hey everyone, slightly controversial thread title to get attention!

I've emailed niceic in addition to asking on here. I'm hoping to get officially registered to design/build/test installations.

I've got an apprenticeship in an engineering subject which included LV control panel wiring. I've got a degree in electrical and electronic engineering, so I'm very competent in the theory of electrics and could definitely safely size conductors and fittings. I have no knowledge of domestic regulation but I'm completing the 18th edition next month.

Is that enough? On paper? I'm obviously going to work hard at gaining competence but I'm just trying to work out if I have enough relevant qualifications on paper.

Thanks for any help given.


I think one of the schemes will help you to register. Electrical theory is what it is so your knowledge is relevant and you can apply to 7671 regulations. There will be a lot of learning though but it's not that hard to be up to a jobbing level for someone sensible.

Regarding being an electrician, it is not a protected term and the definition from the Oxford dictionary is below.

electrician
/ˌɪlɛkˈtrɪʃ(ə)n,ˌɛlɛkˈtrɪʃ(ə)n,ˌiːlɛkˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
  1. a person who installs and maintains electrical equipment.

When employers advertise for an Electrician however, they often refer to a JIB graded Electrician for which specific qualification criteria apply.

Hope that helps and good luck with it all
 
All the qualifications in the world will not help buddy, on site experience for 2-3 years is the way forward, popcorn ready.
 

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