fast track course for electrics in bathrooms etc

[kilty55]

hey all,i do spotlights in a lot of bathrooms we do and have watched the sparks doing it...seems quite simple if i knew how to properly,is there a fast track course that gives me a qualification to deal with thiings like spots etc on my installations? maybe a 10 or 15 day course does anyone know what the regs are?

just subbies out 45 spots on one job and was annoyed at the money the sparks wanted for doing the job which in the end took 7 hours,one wanted 1200 labour :yikes:so im looking to do it myself any help appreciated

 

[DHTiling]

You need part P ELECSA - Part P

 

[kilty55]

cheers dave

 

[DHTiling]

No probs... if you extend to a wiring circuit then Part P takes over..

 

[Scott]

There are other ways too, NIC also do courses.
NICEIC | Contractor | Schemes | What is the DIS Scheme?

I had heard that they were doing away with a lot og the legislation to do with part P but dont know if there is any truth in it.

Kilty I cut the lamps and fan in, fit the isolator etc and run cables then just get sparks to 2nd fix. They dont like it but hey its all work

 

[kilty55]

good idea scottley

 

[Scott]

Naturally i charge the bulk for my bit too

 

[Slowly Learning]

I am Elecsa Part P registered and although it great to be able to do any wiring on a bathroom refit the headaches it can cause you meeting regs etc are head melting. Trying to explain that they now need an RCD for the new shower or spot lights and this will cost x amount or this need to be sorted as it doesnt comply to regs you can see there eyes rolling back! Also cost of must have testing meter is over £500 minimum and to join NIC etc is £300 odd a year, wish some one had tod me all this before I got involved with electrical work! But it does have its good points im just struggling to think of them at the moment

 

[kilty55]

where did you learn slowly? did you do a course?

 

[Dan]

Checkout our sparky forum mate, Electricians Forum | Electrical Advice Forum | An electrical forum for electricians in the UK | Electricians Forum, we have discounts on electrical equipment and a couple of training centres that can help.

 

[Slowly Learning]

I went to Able Skills in Dartford. Alot to take in and remember but the forum Dan mentions is a top referance point the boys on there have helped me out loads.

 

[Scott]

I must admit in all the bathrooms ive done in the last 2 years 95% of them have had to have a new consumer as they werent up to date. However, the eye rolling stops when you give the customer the info they can read for themselves on the web.

 

[salmonfisher]

dont need part p in scotland

You need part P ELECSA - Part P

 

[kilty55]

dont need part p in scotland

what do i need salmon?

 

[Scott]

Bathrooms and kitchens are deemed special areas so need a cert as do downlights in any location. Dunno about Scotland though