What qualification is actually needed for EICR on private rented? Race to bottom.

[Welchyboy1]

I see that the NICEIC are not putting the DIs on the list but napit has put everyone on including 2 week wonders

Not true at all, i had to show2391, PI ins, meter cals, previous EICRS the whole shebang to get on the eicr list

Also 3 of the 4 estate agents that i have undertaken landlord eicr s for have asked (and checked) im on the competant person register so it appears it going in theright direction ???

I suppose maybe its legally down to them or the landlord that they ensure the test is undertaken by someone competent (you can only hope)

 

[James18288]

I see that the NICEIC are not putting the DIs on the list but napit has put everyone on including 2 week wonders

As others have said this is not correct. I have recently gone over to Napit from Stroma. For EICR work I needed to prove 2394/5, professional indemnity and previous EICRs.

However, what is true is if you don’t have these Napit will sell you a 2 day self learning or 5 day trainer led course where you can prove competence. I think it’s an online written test and then a practical on the 2391 rigs. I think they require previous experience but I guess they wouldn’t make you prove it? So I guess in theory you could do a short course and then the 2 day assessment, and proving you pass The Napit assessment be included on the list.

 

[EricMark]

I have looked for a government site with a copy the the "check list" can't find one. I can find organisations who have published one, but not an official government one.

While hunting I did find a memorandum which says what they expected, and this seems to say at least 4 years in the trade. See 12.10. That does seem reasonable, but it is a memorandum not the law.

12.10 Carrying out an inspection of electrical installations is a complex task that requires an extra level of qualification and competence achieved beyond the standard 4-year vocational route commonly followed by qualified inspectors and testers. Therefore, Government will develop, with industry experts, new guidance for landlords stipulating who can carry out the mandatory electrical installation checks.