Difference Part P and Qualified Electrician ?

[Jak1708]

Hi all

I dont want to annoy any electricians but was just wondering what is the difference between being a Qualified electrician and being Part P registered ?

apart from the fact Part p can only do domestic work ?

thanks

Jack

 

[stephenf8542]

Part P means you comply with Part P of the building regulations of England and Wales . Simple

 

[Jak1708]

ok

well was wondering why there are courses for 5 days at about £800 to be a part p electrician or you can go to college for 3 years and be a qualified electrician ? why would someone want to do the 3 years one if there is no difference ?

 

[iceman]

hi you got to do 3 years in college to gain employment if ya do the part p route u'll be able to work for yaself once you'v been assesed by Part p scheme prodiver tht is, like NICEIC ETC ;-)

 

[stephenf8542]

As i said part P is to comply with building regs,its a course that electricians can take, plumber, kitchen fitters,tilers.It will not make you an electrician only that your work should comply to part p

 

[Mac]

Hi all

I dont want to annoy any electricians but was just wondering what is the difference between being a Qualified electrician and being Part P registered ?

apart from the fact Part p can only do domestic work ?

thanks

Jack

There is no difference between Part P and a qualified spark.Part P allows you to sign off your own work in a domestic property.I did some work with a spark who was Part P registered but still did industrial and commercial work with him.Take a look at the link.An electrician that isn't Part P can still do work in a domestic property but needs to inform LABC.
Part P to Building Regulations - The IET

 

[Jak1708]

brilliant thanks !!