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Part P and Electrical FAQ

• I know a lot about electrics already, can I do installations myself without attending electrical training courses?

  Probably not, it's very doubtful if you know enough to be a competent person without any formal electrical training. Your installations must conform to the new Part P Building Regulations. Our electrical courses are probably the fastest way to make sure that your work will be of a standard that always conforms to Part P regulations.

• What is Part P?

  From January 2005 electrical installation work in dwellings became subject to 'New building regulations Part P' Enforced by local building control authorities. Failure to comply with regulations is a criminal offence. The Law simply states 'Fixed electrical installations in dwelling shall be suitably designed, installed, and tested as to provide reasonable protection against their being a source of fire or cause of injury to persons.' This requirement includes all installations whether professional or DIY.

  
  
  

• I need to do electrical installations, what are my options to comply with part p regulations?

  You have 2 options. Self certification - registering as a competent person under the DISQ Domestic Installer's Qualification Scheme. Notification - Notifying Building Control in advance of work to be undertaken so they can inspect the work, which must comply with BS 7671( 16h Edition) and Part P regulations.

  
  

• Can I get Part P electrical installation training with your company?

  Yes. We train you to be a competent person for Part P Domestic Installers Self-Certification Scheme and providing you with a recognised qualification recognised by all five awarding bodies e.g. Napit, Niceic, Elecsa, Eca, Bsi.

  We train you to the standard you need to get Part P certification and then take you through a series of assessments and tests. If successful you're awarded a VRQ Domestic Installers (part P scheme) Certificate.

  You can then apply to register with one of the 5 awarding bodies mentioned above. It's as simple as that.

  
  

• Then why should I get Part P registered?

  Well, it's a very lucrative qualification to have under your belt, but it's also down to your personal goals, economics and convenience.

  If you plan to do only periodic installations for your self or customers, it's probably more convenient and cost effective to get building control to certify your work.
  
  Even in these circumstances your work will have to conform to Part P Regulation and BS 7671 ( 16th Edition), if it doesn't, you won't get it signed off, because no Building Control Inspector will approve an installation that doesn't conform to current regulations. So it's important to do the 5-Day Course to become a competent electrical installer.

  
  

• What electrical experience do I need ?

  You need to be able to install electrical fittings and equipment proficiently and safely, for this reason we run a 2 day electrical foundation course for those with no previous experience prior to our 5 day course.

  We generally find that most people benefit greatly from the 2 day foundation, the course enables us to prepare you for the challenge of the 5 day course. We also run a 4 day practical installation, inspection and testing course, this has proved very useful for those who perhaps have little experience in these areas, have a look at the 4 day course, you may find it useful to you.

  
  

• To summarise ..

   If you plan to do any sort of domestic electrical installations you need to receive formal training.

  If you want to be a competent person and/or Part P registered, then you will need to have formal training to become a competent person.

  Tradeskills 4u provide you with that formal training, quickly, at reasonable competitive cost and we think we do it better than anyone else. Our customers constantly tell us so!

  
  

• 17th Edition, what's the latest ?

  17th Edition, what's the latest ?

  January 2008: 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008)

  It has arrived!

  The IEE Wiring Regulations are the British Standard to which all commercial, domestic and industrial electrical installation works must comply.

  The BS 7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations (17th Edition) has now been published and will come into effect on 1 July 2008.

  It is important to note that although City & Guilds provide the recognised qualifications to support the wiring regulations, they do not produce the wiring regulations themselves.

  This document is produced by the IEE.

  The new 2381 - the 2382

  To ensure that individuals working in the electrical and building services industry are suitably qualified, City & Guilds offers a renowned portfolio of qualifications to enable individuals to meet the 16th edition requirements. This has now been updated to incorporate the requirements of the 17^th edition.

  The new qualifications, including 2382 (which replaces 2381), will be operationally live including assessments based on the 17th edition from February 2008.

  The new portfolio of qualifications, to replace the 2381-01 is as follows:

  Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671: January 2008) - 2382-10

  Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations Update (BS 7671: January 2008) - 2382-20

  2382-10 has been developed to comply with the British Standard BS 7671 17th Edition Wiring Regulations and replaces the BS 7671 16th Edition related 2381.

  For learners who have already achieved 2381, City & Guilds has developed the 'update' qualification covering the changes to the regulations (2382-20).

  Any learner who can demonstrate that they have a full formal City & Guilds qualification, which references BS 7671 since the 2001 edition, can access the updated course. Candidates will only be able to achieve certification of the updated version of the qualification, if City & Guilds can verify that the already possess the 2381 or other relevant City & Guilds' 16th edition qualifications. For a complete list of relevant qualifications please contact us.

  Candidates who have not achieved a relevant qualification since since the 2001 edition will need to take the full 2382-10 qualification.

  • In plain language, the 17th edition will become live from July  2008 and practicing electrical installers will have plenty of time over 2008 to gain their 17th edition. If you already have a 16th edition then an update course only will be required. Tradeskills4u will provide all the necessary professional training and support to enable you to successfully gain your 17th Editon wiring regs qualification!