Whats needed to just replace sockets?

[Craig Jones]

Hi there,

I'm looking into setting up a business which will be working in peoples properties. Part of the work that i will need to undertake is the removal of wall sockets and replacement on new ones and maybe the same with light switches. What qualifcations / certificates will i need to undertake the work legally?

Thanks

Craig

 

[Fin170]

None, so long as you're a competent person and not making any alterations other switching like for like

 

[Plonker 3]

If it is a like for like swap then none, although issuing a MWC would be highly recommended.

 

[Robson689]

Hi there,

I'm looking into setting up a business which will be working in peoples properties. Part of the work that i will need to undertake is the removal of wall sockets and replacement on new ones and maybe the same with light switches. What qualifcations / certificates will i need to undertake the work legally?

Thanks

Craig

You don't need any qualifications to do electrical work in the UK.

 

[Craig Jones]

thanks guys

 

[Andy78]

You do however need to be aware of safe isolation procedure to keep you and your operatives safe. Handy guide for safe isolation is available on the ESC website.
The electricity at work regs would be handy to read through, and approved voltage testers are a must for isolation.

 

[Octopus]

You don't need any qualifications to do electrical work in the UK.

That is strictly not true.

 

[telectrix]

That is strictly not true.

correct. if you are a plumber, kitchen fitter, builder, all you need is a hole in your arse that farts . then you talk through it.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

You don't need any qualifications to do electrical work in the UK.

That is strictly not true.

Unfortunately it is (partly) true.......

 

[glasgospark]

5 years of electrical apprentice for nothing ??

 

[Deleted member 9648]

5 years of electrical apprentice for nothing ??

No.....you will know how to do it properly,but the law allows any unqualified Tom,Dick or Abdul to have a go if they so wish.

 

[Octopus]

No.....you will know how to do it properly,but the law allows any unqualified Tom,Dick or Abdul to have a go if they so wish.

and your qualifications and experience will be on your side if and when the shxt hits the fan....whereas a plumber doing a CU change will have little or no defence.

 

[telectrix]

jusr reading the htread title and not the posts, my answer has to be............ a screwdriver.

 

[Adam W]

It might be worth checking with the company which provides your professional indemnity insurance before you get the van signwritten.

 

[pete555]

You don't need any qualifications to do electrical work in the UK.

your dead right especially if you come from the EU remember only british people have to be qualified in britain

 

[Guest154]

no qualifcations but if u kill someone or set a house on fire with a switch or socket u have changed , i will give u a good price for ur van and tools because u will need a good lawyer

 

[Robson689]

no qualifcations but if u kill someone or set a house on fire with a switch or socket u have changed , i will give u a good price for ur van and tools because u will need a good lawyer

That's not the point. You wouldn't be in trouble for doing electrical work you would be in trouble for manslaughter as a result of the electrical work carried out.

 

[wiganspark]

no formal qualifications required but the same would be said for replacing brakes on cars and i know i wouldnt be charging people for doing that and sleeping at night just because ive done it once and think its easy

 

[Guitarist]

It's a slippery road....
First it's changing a light switch and socket, then it's extending a circuit, then it's changing a CU and carrying out a rewire.... Seen many an odd-job-man seduced by the offer of cash for a bit of sparkying

 

[Johnuk]

really, I feel sorry for the people you do the work for, for this sort of question, am sure you are on the plumbers and the other forum asking other questions