Re: New kids on the block
If it was mandatory, if it was set at the same entry level as the JIB, if it did not recognise the Electrical Trainee, if it had teeth and the resources and ability to use them then I'd take it a little more seriously. At the minute though it's nothing more than yet another pseudo official organisation trying to get their grubby hands in our pockets.
Just took a look, the website suggests a 3 tier "licence" Qualified electrician, Restricted electrical worker and Apprentice.
SSDD?
It's already here, £160 for a 3 year licence to practice.
Good Grief!!!!!
it wont change a thing laborers can be graded
Licence Types & Criteria
Three licence types are available for Electrical Workers – Licence to Practice for Qualified Electrician, Restricted Electrical Worker and Apprentice Electrician.
Public Sector Procurement Organisations and Main Contractors require fundamental information concerning the identity and composition of the electrical contractors planned workforce.
The SparkSafe system has been designed to provide online visibility of the electrical contractor’s workforce by licence type to both of these groups on a contract by contract basis. This means that client groups are able to monitor and assess the composition of the electrical contractor’s workforce and ensure that it is matched to the requirements of the contract.
Qualified Electrician
The purpose of this licence type is to indicate to a consumer that the person is experienced, skilled and up to date with electrical qualifications. This licence type is intended for workers who possess approved current and legacy electrical installation qualifications. To be eligible, applicants must have obtained
An NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (Table 1)
or
A relevant industry approved legacy qualification. This will be applicable to those applicants who trained prior to the introduction of NVQ’s in 1999 (Table 2)
and
The current BS7671 IEE Wiring Requirements qualification [Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:June 2008(2011)]
Restricted Electrical Worker
The purpose of this licence type is to indicate that the person is not fully qualified or up to date with the required electrical qualifications. This licence type is aimed at a broad range of electrical workers. This includes graded labourers through to practicing electricians who are not currently up to date with a BS7671 qualification.
To be eligible for a Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant, up to date skills and experience working in the electrical industry. This licence type is aimed at a broad range of electrical workers from unqualified graded labourers through to qualified practicing electricians who do not possess a current BS7671 IEE Wiring Requirements qualification [Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:June 2008(2011)]
Apprentice Electrician
This licence type will demonstrates that the person is working towards becoming fully qualified by means of an industry approved framework. To be eligible, applicants must be a registered as an apprentice on an industry approved apprenticeship framework. Applicants must also be working towards achieving the NVQ Level 3. Apprentices will be issued with a standard licence for all year groups.
Printer Friendly Version