Part p electrical course

[rocketmanbkk]

Hi Friends

Got 2 jobs to do Thursday, slowly slowly!!

anyway, has anyone done or can anyone recommend a part p electrical course?


looking to do one but hopefully will receive some advice.

thanks all

Rocket

 

[Barry98]

whats your level of experience with electrics , me i hated them never done them so did course last year and learnt loads now feel more comfortable doing my own

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Little, same as you, I'd rather leave it but think I should add to my skill set.

i did the BSE 2000 Plumbing last year at college and at the end did a but if electrical. I found it hard as it was completely new to me.

i think I need to do it.

 

[Barry98]

if thats the case id add it to , think of it as another string to your bow

speak to our forum sponsor ray stafford if your down south

 

[Ray Stafford]

What part of the country are you in Rocketmanbkk?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

HeHello I am in Slough, Berkshire

 

[mutley racers]

so do you think part p can be learned even if you only know little about electrics? I have done bits and bobs around the house like adding a spur, moving a light switch, and changing to two way. But, as soon as it goes from 2 way to 3 way and that, it is out of my league. I really would like to learn more

 

[TBServices]

so do you think part p can be learned even if you only know little about electrics? I have done bits and bobs around the house like adding a spur, moving a light switch, and changing to two way. But, as soon as it goes from 2 way to 3 way and that, it is out of my league. I really would like to learn more

Me too

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Think I want to do it. No idea of decent providers. Internet is the usual, loads of adverts!

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I am confused just reading about 2 way, 3 way, spurs etc.!!!

 

[mountainman]

In my experience a part p course won't teach you anything.

Realistically you should consider going to college IMO.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Surely it'll teach you something? Especially if I am a novice.

college is out for me, need to try to get business rolling.

cheers

Rocket

 

[Barry98]

In my experience a part p course won't teach you anything.

Realistically you should consider going to college IMO.

you done the course MM

 

[stani]

I did part P when it first came out, it really is more for testing and certification than anything else, and you need a better than basic knowledge of electrics, I already had a better than average knowledge having an uncle and 2 cousins who were senior norweb lads, and starting life off in engineering where it was part of the training along with pipe fitting.
if you have no idea I would certainly try night school at first just to get your head around the basics.
you also have to spend quite a bit of money on test equipment, and then join a 'club' to self certificate,

 

[dancinplumba]

so do you think part p can be learned even if you only know little about electrics? I have done bits and bobs around the house like adding a spur, moving a light switch, and changing to two way. But, as soon as it goes from 2 way to 3 way and that, it is out of my league. I really would like to learn more

what ?? doing your electrical work and unqualified !! tut tut mut

 

[tamz]

It will teach you less about electrics than ACS teach you about gas. A bit of regulations, a bit of how to use a £500 electrical tester (that you must have) and the usual watch a few videos. Very little practical anything.
After April you won't be able to join a competent persons scheme (at the cost of around £400/yr) without doing the full NVQ3.

 

[mutley racers]

well then that is not for me. i wanted a course that would teach me a little. So, the search goes on. shame really.

 

[mutley racers]

thanks for clearing that up

 

[dancinplumba]

well then that is not for me. i wanted a course that would teach me a little. So, the search goes on. shame really.

my local college does excellent electric courses

 

[mutley racers]

where's your local college dancin? Are they like 10 week courses one night each week?

 

[Balmoral]

we had to do course when we did the scottish goverment heating programe bit of a head spin to be honest it is only to certi job and up here its now not reconised by the goverment who makes us do it lol was a nice buffet tho lol

 

[chris watkins]

To all persons thinking about doing a Part P, hold your horses the word on the street is that Part P of the building regs will change later on this year & may have implications as to what work you can & can't do, the centre I go to has stopped offering it until they know what is happening (don't want to take money off of people only to find in a couple of months it was a waste of time & money).
I always understood that to be able to make the most of a part p defined scope a plumber / heating engineer had to be able to wire up an S & Y plan, If you cant do that why not try the Honeywell one day course or there is a BPEC essential electric's course which will get you going first.
beware as Tamz has posted to do the part p self certification you will need the full electrical test kit & be able to use it !!!!

 

[tamz]

This is what is happening down your way Chris

[DLMURL="http://professional-electrician.com/news/napits-view-part-p-changes"]NAPIT's view on Part P changes | Professional Electrician & Installer[/DLMURL]
[DLMURL="http://professional-electrician.com/opinion/explaining-changes-part-p-competent-person-scheme"]Explaining the changes to Part P Competent Person Scheme | Professional Electrician & Installer[/DLMURL]

and a copy of the new part P 2013
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_P_2013.pdf

 

[chris watkins]

Hi Tamz & thanks for the links. :clap:
Could not see anything on the defined scope (B), do you know what is happening on that front ? that's all I have (& want), I am not after moving the consumer unit but it would be nice to be able to self cert a power supply to a newly installed boiler in the kitchen !!!

 

[tamz]

As far as i understand Chris there is no need to notify work in a kitchen anymore.
Wales is continuing as before and we don't care up here as it doesn't effect us :lol: