How to become an Electritian

SkipWoes

Hi Folks,

Im trying to work out whats involved in becoming qualified to do and sign off domestic electrical work (such as installing a new RCD, wiring, lights, sockets to a new extension).

Do i just need to take a course like the CITY AND GUILDS 2393-10 and then im part-p qualified ? or do i need to do something else after this ?

Thanks in advance.

Risteard

If you are talking about a so-called "Domestic Installer" then it is important to note that these are not Electricians. (Hence why they are unable to achieve a JIB Electrician grade.)

The only way to become a fully qualified Electrician is through an Apprenticeship (or Adult Traineeship).

Norman_Castle

Start by learning how to spell electrician.

decbel

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Start by learning how to spell electrician.

Rather harsh.

My gas safe fitter can barely read or write. But great on the tools.

No problem filling out the bill mind.

shadowseed

Risteard wrote: »

If you are talking about a so-called "Domestic Installer" then it is important to note that these are not Electricians. (Hence why they are unable to achieve a JIB Electrician grade.)

The only way to become a fully qualified Electrician is through an Apprenticeship (or Adult Traineeship).

Is a "domestic installer" allowed to do the stuff the OP asked about and sign it off for building control though ?

Ectophile

When it comes down to it, anyone who is "competent" can install electrics. No certificates are required - you could read a few good DIY books. Building Regulations Part P doesn't specify any specific qualifications.

However, to stay legal, you would have to invite the local council's building control people to come and inspect the work, for which they charge a fee.

You could get a whole bunch of City and Guilds certificates. But you would still have to pay the council's inspection fee.

The only way to avoid paying the council is to sign up with one of the self-certification schemes (e.g. NAPIT, ELECSA or NICEIC). But that would probably end up costing more than just paying an electrician to do it for you.

Nile

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I’ve moved your thread from the ‘In my home’ board to the ‘Employment, Jobseeking & Training’ board, where it is better suited.

Regards

Nile