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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) jib apprenticeship completion form

    hi guys, Just recieved my final cert for my apprenticeship, now i need to send off for my jib card to become a graded electrician. Can some one point me in the right direction for the form cant seem to find it. Thanks
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    Going self employed whilst out of work. Possible?

    Hi, I've joined the forum because I'm worried about my dad. He is finding it hard to get work through an agency that were keen on him. The reason being is they now need for him to be registered as self employed. He's tried the tax office etc with no look and has been told he needs to be in...
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    Is a Display Energy Certificate ok for a community building?

    We have a client who has just had an Display Energy Certificate completed for a community building. I am about to advise that it should have been an Energy Performance Certificate for Feed in Tariff purposes. Is that right or can business and community centres use a Display Energy Certificates...
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    how to apply diversity

    hello peeps, how do we apply diversity to a load? I have checked in the 7671 and it meantion we can apply it but doesnt deterine what value we apply it at? regards magy
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    Does CIS apply to maintenance and repair work?

    Just after a bit of advice... The majority of my work is domestic, contracted directly with the householder (no need for CIS). I also have a fair amount of work from buy-to-let landlords (again, no need for CIS) As I didn't think I would be involved in new-build work, I didn't register...
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    Just received this in my inbox from an agency I occasionally work for.

    My client requires an Electrical Tester to start in Manchester in the next couple of weeks for ongoing work. You must have 17th edition, 2391 and either ECS, JIB or CSCS. Work will be available on price work paying £30 per periodic test. Work will be on a social housing project and experience...
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    Applying for jobs, advice please

    Looking for advice guys I've got about 6 months site experience. I've passed the 2330 level 2 & 3 also completed 2391 I've been looking for mate/improver jobs but there's not that much about in my area but there does seem to be quite a few electrician vacancies. I'd like to know should/can I...
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    Oak Shingle Roof on SIP panels, advice needed

    Hi all I have an install in the next few days on an oak shingle roof. Technically they are shakes - i.e. they are split oak rather than sawn, various widths, with a three ply overlap. They are laid on 25x50 battens nailed to SIP panels. The SIP panel is a bonded 18mm OSB/100mm insulation/18mm...
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    DNO Approval - Urgent

    Unexpectedly, we have just been given the go-ahead to install pv on two doctors surgeries for an 8.8kW and 14.6kW installation Does anyone have any advice at all on whether it's possible to get quick DNO approval for these? We have the kit and the manpower to install... Any advice would be...
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    Work Experience and Advice on CSCS cards needed

    Hello all, I've recently completed my City & Guilds Electrotechnical Technologies Level 2 & 3 and am currently looking for work experience. I have been looking at applying for jobs as an Electricians Mate. On the advertised jobs it states that i would need to have an ECS/CSCS card. I have called...
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    Does CIS apply to sole traders doing occasional work together?

    Hi all, any of you out there working self-employed care to comment on this? I've been doing occasional work with a plumber. He takes on bathroom renovations and gets me in for a few days for the electrical bits. Up until now I have invoiced the homeowner directly, so in effect the only business...
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    when does part M apply?

    so according to part M of the buiding regs sockets are to be installed at 450mm min from floor and switches 1200mm from the floor max. but does this only apply to a new build? if a kitchen was to be completely gutted and wired from scratch would it apply then?
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    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Another JIB question

    Is it possible for someone to explain to me in lay-mans terms exactly what I need to do to get a JIB card??? I have NVQ3, AM2, 2330, 17th,, 2391, Pat and have done 4 year apprenticeship. Until now I have assumed that I would just apply and get one, but now I read about ECS? Does this apply to...
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    Norms that apply to photovoltaic power plant

    Hi, now days i'm searching for all norms which have to be taking into account during the conception of photovoltaic installation. Considering that G59/2 applies for an installation, i'm wondering if the guide "ER G59/2 : Recommendations for the connection of Generating plant to the Distribution...
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    Does supervision by competent persons apply to HV?

    Chaps, I was browsing through some sites today and came across this. I was fascinated at the fact that the guy carried out his duties without the necessary PPE and on someone else's word that it was isolated? I would have assumed it would be down to every individual carrying out the work to...
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    how to apply for fits, and some testing questions

    hi i did the pv course 4 months ago, and i am starting my first installation next week 14 march 2011 i contacted the dno to check if there will get the fits tariff and that was fine, they said that once i have installed my system i then have to fill out some documents and send it to them and...
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    Calculating lb and voltage drop

    Pre empting my 2382 and trying to calculate lb so as I can calculate voltage drop. Circuit I have used for this is an upstairs lighting circuit, 1mm2 t&e 4 light points and length of approx 19m. Cable installed to ref method C. Getting myself a bit confused but this is what I think I...
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    Accreditation of installations > 50 kWp

    G59/2 by the Energy Networks Association states that in order to be eligible for the FiT MCS installers must be used for installations with a capacity of less than 50 kWp. Does that mean that for installations > 50 kWp MCS installers must not be used at all? G59/2 says that accreditation...
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    supply to outbuilding

    Hi all, just a few questions on a supply to outbuilding a friends asked me to do. I'm hoping to use this an one of my elecsa assessment jobs. as you can see from attached pics is a 6mm 3 swa buried fed from a 20a mcb. rcd boards with 2x 20a radials and 1x 6a light circuits with 2x ncf's...
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    Socket Heights.....Part M

    Hi guys, does Part M apply to refurbs? I know it does not apply to rewires and that it does apply to new builds....but that's not much use to me!! lol :D

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