I'm looking to start up my own business as a Domestic Installer, however I'm confused as to whether I need to be a member of a CPS scheme or not.
I have a lvl 3 inspection and testing C&G and completed an installer course and introduction to 3 phase.
I have c&g 18th ed regs.
To become part of a CPS scheme (Part P registered) every company says I need two years experience.
I have experience in small electrical jobs (eg changing of fixtures), but not two years worth of domestic installing as I'm only just qualified and not registered.
Can I carry out domestic electrical work as long as I notify the LABC? This is the only way I can see to build up 2 years experience. I read somewhere that this would incur a great cost and elsewhere that it was illegal for me to carry out work without being in a CPS.
This is so confusing and I cannot find a specific answer to my question. For a industry that is desperate for more qualified technicians you would think that they would make it clear and simple to go from getting qualified to actual work, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Please can someone give me a straight answer?!
I have a lvl 3 inspection and testing C&G and completed an installer course and introduction to 3 phase.
I have c&g 18th ed regs.
To become part of a CPS scheme (Part P registered) every company says I need two years experience.
I have experience in small electrical jobs (eg changing of fixtures), but not two years worth of domestic installing as I'm only just qualified and not registered.
Can I carry out domestic electrical work as long as I notify the LABC? This is the only way I can see to build up 2 years experience. I read somewhere that this would incur a great cost and elsewhere that it was illegal for me to carry out work without being in a CPS.
This is so confusing and I cannot find a specific answer to my question. For a industry that is desperate for more qualified technicians you would think that they would make it clear and simple to go from getting qualified to actual work, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Please can someone give me a straight answer?!