Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma Assessment completed

[Richard Burns]

Got my assessment next Wednesday any pointers anyone might have that have dealt with Stroma what do they ask of you. Etc

Pretty much the same as any competent persons scheme.
You need to have proof of qualifications, copies of the wiring regulations and amendments, access to approved document P, probably GS38 and On site guide, test meter and calibration certificate, H&S policy, evidence of work done, knowledge of the wiring and building regulations and a significant (fully certificated or ongoing) job on which to demonstrate your practical competence.
Stroma do follow the guidance closely and will be asking questions on basic electrical installation practices and requirements, questions on applicable building regulations and the approved document guidance and also questions about your own work and reasons for your choices of installation practice (especially if they are at the edges of the compliance range).
Read the intro pack and ensure you have everything available to hand at the time of the assessment and that your demonstration job is accessible.

 

[gazdkw82]

I'm really considering doing an assessment because I'm getting more and more people asking me to do jobs that need certifying. Problem is I don't have a job booked in that I can get them to come too and if I did how would I organise the 2 to coincide?

I installed a new CU in my house a few months back. Could I use that as a way to be assessed?

 

[Wilko]

I'm really considering doing an assessment because I'm getting more and more people asking me to do jobs that need certifying. Problem is I don't have a job booked in that I can get them to come too and if I did how would I organise the 2 to coincide?

I installed a new CU in my house a few months back. Could I use that as a way to be assessed?

Yes, that should be fine. The next bit is having owner agree access at the hour on the day ...

 

[gazdkw82]

I might just do that then

 

[TheCodboy]

I'm really considering doing an assessment because I'm getting more and more people asking me to do jobs that need certifying. Problem is I don't have a job booked in that I can get them to come too and if I did how would I organise the 2 to coincide?

I installed a new CU in my house a few months back. Could I use that as a way to be assessed?

They need to see a new ring & radial circuit. I had to put a new ring in the garage and an outside light up.

 

[FISH]

Do you need C&G 2394/5 to sign off work ?

 

[DPG]

Do you need C&G 2394/5 to sign off work ?

Different scheme providers have different requirements. Be worth checking with them to see exactly what they require to sign you up.

 

[Andy C]

Stroma require you to have the 2394 and 2395 for signing off your own and others work respectively.

 

[TheCodboy]

I've got 2357 & AM2 and that was enough to sign my own work off.

 

[Anton257]

Well done . I passed mine last week with stroma even applied for the trust Mark and still a lot cheaper than nic etc. Very good price for sparkies just starting out to keep over heads down

 

[Richard Burns]

Well done . I passed mine last week with stroma even applied for the trust Mark and still a lot cheaper than nic etc. Very good price for sparkies just starting out to keep over heads down

I think you have probably made a good business choice so long as you do not need the other schemes for any reason. Well done on passing.
I have just passed again with Stroma, he did seem to think I had a reasonable knowledge of the requirements and it went very well. Had been a bit delayed on the assessment date though, but all done now.

 

[Wilko]

I have just passed again with Stroma, he did seem to think I had a reasonable knowledge of the requirements ...

Mastery would be my description

 

[Richard Burns]

Mastery would be my description

Hmm, not too sure on the mastery, but very kind of you anyway.
The assessor did ask me to clarify a few things on the questions rather than the other way around!

 

[Daz H.]

Codboy, what was his name, got my Stroma assessment tomorrow

 

[TheCodboy]

Codboy, what was his name, got my Stroma assessment tomorrow

It was a lad called Ben Graves who did my assessment. Nice bloke, approachable and helpful.

 

[Daz H.]

Just rang them to confirm that I'm still on for tomorrow and apparently they have no record of my appointment, been booked for a month!!! Next slot is Thursday next week

 

[TheCodboy]

Just rang them to confirm that I'm still on for tomorrow and apparently they have no record of my appointment, been booked for a month!!! Next slot is Thursday next week

The assessor rang me a few days before we were due to meet,just to make sure everything was still ok. Hope the minor mishap doesnt put you off them, i found the whole process went well from start to finish

 

[Daz H.]

Codboy, all done, had the same bloke, Ben Graves. Sound assessment, nowt too onerous, highly recommend