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Are You Part P Approved?

Are you a plumber, kitchen fitter, bathroom installer or general builder who is fed up waiting for an electrician to certify your work?

If so, then we can provide a nationally accredited course which will provide you with the qualification required to apply for a Part P Domestic Installers Certification.


What is Part P?

From 1 January 2005 all electrical work carried out in domestic dwellings is required to comply with the Part P requirements of the Building Regulations and is to have been carried out by persons who are competent to do the work.

Small jobs where replacement is on a like for like basis, such as replacing a socket-outlet or a light switch on an existing circuit, will not need to be notified to building control (although there are exceptions for high risk areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, gardens and special installations).

All work that involves adding a new circuit or work within a special location will need to be either notified to building control, (who will then inspect the work), or be carried out by a competent person who is registered with the Part P Self-Certification Scheme.

Persons registered with the Part P Self-Certification Schemes will be qualified contractors with the ability to thoroughly check a circuit for safety. They are required to issue an Electrical Installation Certificate that complies with Building Regulation requirements when the work has been completed.

Who requires Part P?

Part P of the Building Regulations is aimed at people / businesses who regularly carry out electrical work in support of their main trade. This mainly consists of Kitchen Fitters, Bathroom Fitters, Plumbers, Carpenters & Builders, but also extends to anyone carrying out electrical work in a dwelling, which is classed as being notifiable to Building Control.

What if I don't have Part P?

If you are not registered as a Part P approved person with one of the 5 Governing Bodies then all your work needs to be notified to the local Building Control Officer. He will inspect your work, or appoint a qualified agent to carry out the inspection at 1st and 2nd fix stages. In practice this option is going to be both time consuming and costly as the average costs vary from £100 - £200 per inspection.

Where Can I get Training?

Able Skills Ltd is an EAL, NICEIC and City & Guilds Approved Centre and is able to deliver the Part P VRQ Level 2 Qualification (Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers).

The 5-day course consists of 16 modules, a final multiple-choice computer based on-line external exam and a number of practical assessments.

Introductory foundation course

In addition, we are able to provide a two day foundation course for students who have little or no previous experience, or tradesmen who have not previously undertaken this type of work. The five day course is for tradesmen who are not qualified electricians, but carry out electrical work in support of their specialist trade on a regular basis. We also offer a 4 day Training course on Inspection and Testing for anyone wishing to learn, or refresh themselves of these particular skills.
 

For more Information on the Electrical Courses offered by Able Skills visit their website www.ableskills.co.uk
 

5 Day VRQ Level 2 Certificate For Domestic Electrical Installers (Part P)

This course is suitable for those persons carrying out electrical work in the domestic electrical sector, specifically "Qualified Supervisors" within organisations certified as part of a competent person's scheme.


This will enable will enable you to register as a Part P Installer.


5 Day intensive training. To achieve Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Installers candidates must successfully complete 17 mandatory units.

CERTIFICATION

This is a nationally accredited course. Delegates will receive a Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers. This satisfies the requirements of the building regulations to apply for a Part P Domestic Installers certification.



2 DAY INTENSIVE WEEKEND COURSE

Course Objectives: To enable the candidates to be able to safely work on electrical equipment in the home.


The candidates will also be told of the Part P building regulations and what work they can and cannot undertake in the home.


Calculations of cable sizing and typical fault ratings of circuits in the home. The use of test equipment and safe working practices. This would include replacing an electrical fitting, socket outlets, control switches and ceiling roses. Replacing the cable, for a single circuit only, where damaged e.g. by fire or rodent damage or impact. (Like for like replacement)

Reaffixing or replacing the enclosures of existing installation components. Adding lighting points (light fittings and switches) to an existing circuit. (But not in a kitchen or a special location and does not involve a special installation.)

Adding socket outlets and fused spurs to an existing ring or radial circuit. Installing or upgrading main or supplementary equipotent bonding.


To Book please phone our booking line on 0808 100 3245

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Able Skills Unit K5 Riverside Industrial Estate Riverside Way Dartford Kent DA1 5BS Tel: +44 (0)808 100 3245 Fax: +44 (0)1322 280202 Website: www.ableskills.co.uk Email:     info@ableskills.co.uk Contact: Mr Gary Measures (Centre Manager)