Part p

[tommy1712]

I think it's time for me to get a part p. I am trying to move my business in the direction of heating engineering and certified electrical installations.
whats my options regarding part p courses? Is it still a cheeky 2 day course to be a domestic installer or has that changed?
my gas is the ultimate goal but the sparks will go hand in hand with the gas

like putting in a bath and tiling

 

[markadams]

My advice is to buy a copy of the 17th edition regs AMD3 and a copy of the on-site guide AMD3 you will need these to join a scheme anyway.

When you get them have a good read and see if you still want to do electrics as you will need to know the regs well so you know that you are doing the work correctly.

 

[tommy1712]

Said that they come out on site to check a job ie doing a spur or installing a extractor fan. Then a online assessment test

 

[markadams]

They would need to see either a job that required a full electrical installation certificate (re-wire, consumer unit change or new circuit - e.g. shower) or several Minor works certificate jobs.

 

[tommy1712]

I am happy with that

 

[markadams]

They are only interesting in your ability to perform safe isolation and follow the correct procedures for inspection and testing.

Just because you only want to do a small amount of electrical work you still need to know the complete range of information. An Electrician is an Electrician you cant pick and choose bits you want to do.

An example of one of the questions is "What is the max Zs value for a circuit with a 32a BS60898 breaker", fairly basic question but essential to know the answer.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

What's the answer?

 

[newcastle phill]

Probably 1.4 if its a type b

 

[rocketmanbkk]

You've lost me

 

[newcastle phill]

Ohms

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Yeah, ohms to you too

 

[rpm]

Ohms

Wrong forum Phil. lol

 

[newcastle phill]

Did i just swear [emoji12]

 

[rpm]

Did i just swear [emoji12]

Probably not, ironic you said that word as I joined the sparkies last night with an ohms question, lol

 

[markadams]

depends if you are using the new AMD3 values and allowing for temperature correction.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Probably not, ironic you said that word as I joined the sparkies last night with an ohms question, lol

i see you met marvo and they labeled you as a diy rpm