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

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I can get on a part p from a dozen providers within a 30 second google search.
Part p is not being axed - it is a current building reg.

That doesn't mean anything and they could just state you must be 17ed which = part p

 

[dancinplumba]

Part P is a Building reg. being qualified to part P may be phased out

 

[newcastle phill]

Ohh yes - Of course it means nothing.

And they may also phase out gas safe.

Do a google yourself - i have been considering doing it myself and have found a multitude of providers both locally and nationally

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Ohh yes - Of course it means nothing.

And they may also phase out gas safe.

Do a google yourself - i have been considering doing it myself and have found a multitude of providers both locally and nationally

well you never know it might go back to corgi and already 17th ed

 

[dancinplumba]

with the additional costs of being with a competent person scheme and the cost of tester, I get a sparks in if it needs a cert. unless you are going to do new circuits etc then need to do 17th

 

[tommy1712]

Tester £400 Sh off eBay I am insured for plumbing and property maintenance so pretty much everything bar gas work, then it's jusn annual calibration and members £450. Domestic installers course £520
Bare in mind my sparkie charges £250 to do a 10mm circuit for a shower. For the extra work I pick up it will more than cover it, then got the extractor fans I just say no to. It's a no brainier to me! I also fit kitchens it's only going to benefit and make me more money. Far more professional I feel, yes it is cutting my mate out the loop but that don't feed my son

 

[newcastle phill]

Ive already got the test gear. Had it for years. Just needs recal

 

[newcastle phill]

That doesn't mean anything and they could just state you must be 17ed which = part p

What youve just gurgited doesnt mean anything
But if you looked yourself you would end your own argument - and You state "could" lmao
What sort if a bloomin argument is that...

You state your in the know - what...youve overheard a disgruntled Electrician pee and moan about wannabees entering via the route and how they think its wrong.

I seriously doubt your in the know.
I dont think you party to what the IEE are tabling or central government are considering re building regs refinements.

But what i do know - and what can be seen with a few clicks of a button is part p is current and still accessible.

 

[tommy1712]

That Christ for that at last got a answer from the horses mouth called niceic told them what I wanted. ONLY need a 17tg edition course 3 days then pass there site assesment and there competence test

 

[newcastle phill]

And its always been the same - no change there..

 

[tommy1712]

Just called nappit and they want 17th edition, nvq, 2 years experience lol how can they differ so much

 

[newcastle phill]

They are different bodies with different accreditation standards. There is another one and i cant remember the name that needs less

 

[newcastle phill]

I think its elecsa

 

[tommy1712]

I'll google that in a min cheers. With this less is more lol

 

[snowhead]

That Christ for that at last got a answer from the horses mouth called niceic told them what I wanted. ONLY need a 17tg edition course 3 days then pass there site assessment and there competence test

What exactly did you ask for?
Did they tell you what was involved the Assessment and Competence test?

 

[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