What qualification? Home work only.

[Dan Blackman]

A domestic installer's course may be a good start, but it's not something I would recommend as the content compared to the cost has always appeared to be a huge rip off when compared to the proper qualifications.
They have a reputation for providing the minimal training required to just pass the quals they are telling you that you need. They are get rich quick schemes, but not for the applicants, for the providers.

If you are actually interested in learning it would not be the route I would suggest. I would also be hesitant to recommend the proper quals to a diyer though as that could take years to complete.

A thorough dose of self study down the library might be a good start.

Thanks Andy, I'm happy to take the years required - would even do some free apprentice work with a sparky if it helped (and if I had time as the current career keeps me very busy). I've learnt a bit over the years but this I guess is an attempt to get some proper skills and a qual in the area. I know I won't be an expert but would like to be taught some skills and find some competency (and confidence). Cheers.