going self employed

[finn]

well after 17yr ov been working for the local auth, its time too move on,and got a decent reduntantcy package

any how am in the process ov setting myself up on my own

had a look at a few jobs where the are asking for a certified contractor

does this mean i have to be NIC registered

i am a fully qaulified (16th) doing me part P end ov april

its scaring me a little

am i jumping in at the deepend,or is it not as hard as i think its going to be

 

[Spudnik]

Hi Finn,

Depends what they mean by 'certified' and what type of work you are looking at.

To be able to work in a residential dwellings you need to be registered to one of the self cert schemes.

Have a look here where all the scheme operators are listed and you can take your pick!

http://www.electriciansforums.net/e...ons/4299-competent-person-schemes-part-p.html

However, it will be fairly hard, work wise, because of the economic climate at the moment.

Good luck!

 

[flukey]

Hi finn,
second what jason says, but also we are working to the 17th now and have been for some time

not sure if you would be able to register with the 16th

you are a brave man choosing this current climate for setting up on your own and i wish you the very best of luck

 

[finn]

Thanks for the replies lads

to tell the truth i have been subcontracting for the last few months for a Co who was niceic

and found the work not a problem whatsoever, and he was 17th and a picked it up ne bother

but now am on me own, the last job i looked at the building control will be wanting test compeltion forms

testing and filling the forms in isnt the problem

its what forms do i need to fill in without been niceic

as the lad i was subcontracting for would sign the forms off after i had filled them in

but with me not been NIC (YET) is the any other forms i can get/fill which will be ok for building control to pass

 

[Spudnik]

In a word, no.

In order to self certify you must belong to one of the scheme providers.

I suggest maybe you get booked on an update course and enroll on a scheme.

Until then, you will have to pay your LABC for them to so the inspection and tests on your installs.

The fees for this service range from are to area but is usually £100+ and is payable upfront.

 

[finn]

In a word, no.

In order to self certify you must belong to one of the scheme providers.

I suggest maybe you get booked on an update course and enroll on a scheme.

Until then, you will have to pay your LABC for them to so the inspection and ests on your installs.

The fees for this service range from are to area but is usually £100+ and is payable upfront.

LABC
does this mean my local certified contractor

which is the best scheme provider, i have been lookiing thru prevous posts and there's mixed views

i am in the northeast, dont no if it matters

or and thanks jason

 

[flukey]

local authority building control

all the schemes have their plus and minus points, you need to decide whats best for you.

my local authority lets you sign off work through them on green forms for £50 + vat but other areas charge from £100 + the thieving barstewards