domestic installer

[paul b b]

Hello all,

I am going to finish my final week on a fast track course (the ones you time served sparks love to hate) and was after some info on who to sign up with.

if ther are any other domestic installers i would be greatfull for som advice on nic, eca etc

many thanks

paul

 

[ianmacd]

Elecsa gets my vote. Not so expensive and seemed much more helpful.

Ian.

 

[jl-heating]

niceic every time

 

[D Brennan]

ELECSA definate, been with nic di, elecsa wins hands down.

ECA you got no chance unless you earn a **** load

 

[green-hornet]

All the scheme providers have their own good and bad points.

I can only speak for the NICEIC to which I am a member.

I do know others are cheaper in regards to anual fees etc but they all do what they say on the tin so to speak.

 

[green-hornet]

ELECSA definate, been with nic di, elecsa wins hands down.ECA you got no chance unless you earn a **** load

Not neccessary true, membership of the ECA is bracketed to your anual turnover.

So if you do not have a massive turnover your fees for membership are lower.

You have to show at least 2 years books etc but can join as a provisional member if you agree to show your anual accounts to gain full membership after the two years have passed.

 

[Evans Electric]

Hello all,I am going to finish my final week on a fast track course (the ones you time served sparks love to hate) and was after some info on who to sign up with.

if ther are any other domestic installers i would be greatfull for som advice on nic, eca etc

many thanks

paul

Paul , don't take this the wrong way, I'm just wondering how confident do you feel tackling jobs, possibly on your own, after the so-called fast tracking,. What did you do before ? Have you done any work with a sparks ?

Oh ELECSA by the way.

Deke

 

[paul b b]

Paul , don't take this the wrong way, I'm just wondering how confident do you feel tackling jobs, possibly on your own, after the so-called fast tracking,. What did you do before ? Have you done any work with a sparks ?Oh ELECSA by the way.

Deke

Hi evans,

not taken the wrong way at all, I understand that this course is designed to get me through the exams, though i do feel confident about doing a rewire, adding lights, sockets etc... But no so confident when it come to running cable for a shed etc.

I was hoping to work with a local spark for a day or two a week for a cheep rate but not sure if any one will want to work like that.

Its very trick when i have to get experiance but still pay the bills.

 

[L-E_Fault]

How much does it cost to join these scheme providers?

 

[jl-heating]

Hi evans,not taken the wrong way at all, I understand that this course is designed to get me through the exams, though i do feel confident about doing a rewire, adding lights, sockets etc... But no so confident when it come to running cable for a shed etc.

I was hoping to work with a local spark for a day or two a week for a cheep rate but not sure if any one will want to work like that.

Its very trick when i have to get experiance but still pay the bills.

strange ??? you feel confident to rewire but not about running power to a shed ?? why is this ..

 

[Andy™]

How much does it cost to join these scheme providers?

IIRC, elecsa is about 400 + vat

 

[jl-heating]

nic 450 ish including vat

 

[green-hornet]

It costs me about 750 per annum plus vat then there is my insurance which aint cheap and hair loss the remainingg hairs go grey through worry, but worth every penny (I wish)

 

[WarrenG]

Napit gets my vote. Full Scope Napit member for a few years and it works for my business. You may need to have completed your C&G2391 Inspection and Test qualification for membership though.

 

[L-E_Fault]

Is that a one off payment each year or are there any other costs involved.

Like Ned Flanders (The Simpson's) said I don't take out insurance as I believe its a form of gambling.

 

[Apache]

Is that a one off payment each year or are there any other costs involved.Like Ned Flanders (The Simpson's) said I don't take out insurance as I believe its a form of gambling.

I think insurance is a requirement of joining the schemes

 

[L-E_Fault]

It was a joke Apache

I'm obviously not ready to post in the joke section just yet:coat

 

[green-hornet]

All scheme providers will require 2 million public liability as a minimum.

This was set by the government not the providers.

Each provider has pros and cons

The NICEIC provide full insurance backed warranties on all notifiable work, with all work garanteed. If you pass the assesment you get UKAS accredited status, for domestic installer, approved contractor and just recently for solarpanel intallations.

Your insurance per year will depend on your turnover your staffing levels the risks of your normal working environment, and local government requirements ie schools and hospitals would require a minimum of 5 million public liability.

Some sensitive areas of high risk may require 10 million public liability.

This could include explosive environments, radar sensitive equipment areas etc etc.

If you just house bash go for the basic in everything

 

[ianmacd]

ELECSA's warranty scheme is optional and done direct with the customer after you have finished. You only need give them a leaflet. Thats why its only

 

[binky]

NICEIC get better recognition from the likes of local authorities and insurance companies etc.