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Hi Guys,

Please could some tell me what qualification i would need to obtain to carry out minor works certification, i am 19 and about to become a qualified gas engineer, at present i am wiring central heating systems, from combination boilers to a fully pumped system with 3 heating zones, due to the client now requesting minor certifcation on every installation and would like to carry out the tests myself for me to complete the job quicker and cheaper

many thanks

Keiron
 
What test were you planning on carrying out? and quick and cheap isnt always the best option if youve no experience with electrics
 
In a one word answer NONE. Although according to BS 7671 you have to be competent.
 
you can complete minor works certs. as long as you can test. what might be a problem is if you install new circuits or do any work in bathrooms or kitches, i.e. notifiable works.
 
Cheers for the replys, I have some knowledge within the electrics field and testing, carrying out a course might be a bit more help full, I'm not installin new supply points I'm connecting onto existing water heater circuits and re labelling the board and changin the front from a switch to a switched fused spur
 
Hi Guys,

Please could some tell me what qualification i would need to obtain to carry out minor works certification,
No qualification required, but knowledge on Inspection,Testing and Certification would be advisable, also calibrated meters would be required.
 
according to BS7671, you must be a " competent person". that's it. 2382 and 2391 would be the qualifications that would help you prove competence if ever a job went pete tong.
 
according to BS7671, you must be a " competent person". that's it. 2382 and 2391 would be the qualifications that would help you prove competence if ever a job went pete tong.
But it could be argued that BS7671 is not a legal doc, so no breaking of laws committed providing Part P is conformed to.
 
Lol this is all I'm asking is what qualification/course I need to do to be deemed compentant in testing, I'm confident in carryin out the test after watchin and carryin out tests with a qualified elecy
 
BS7671 isnt a legal document but the electricity at work regs is, and thats why you would end up in court
 
Lol this is all I'm asking is what qualification/course I need to do to be deemed compentant in testing, I'm confident in carryin out the test after watchin and carryin out tests with a qualified elecy


That is impressive,it took me quite a few years to do so, whilst also understanding what exactly it was I was testing
Times change I suppose
 
i've been at it for bloody years, from wind up meggers and avo 8's and i still get it wrong sometimes.
 
it's all very well testing, filling in the cert etc. but do you know an acceptable reading from an unacceptable one, do you know what the readings actually mean. you could be issuing a cert but the readings indicate an unsafe/dangerous/ non compliant state!!
 

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