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You may not be aware but ALL scheme providers undertake "poaching" campaigns - the only reason why you may not be aware is that schemes do not send the "poaching packs" to their own members! As for the idea that there are less kitchen fitters doing dodgy wiring - get real, it`s worse than ever out there! The only thing that Part P has achieved is that the former cowboys are now semi-legitimate since any scheme will accept anyone as long as they have money in their pocket. They only care about standards of work if they get caught out - I see it most days AND the way they cover up the awful work of THEIR OWN members whilst decrying the work of anyone else. The idea that only registered sparks are any good is pathetic - some of the worst work that I see is by REGISTERED sparks, or quite often by sparks who are employed by a registered company during the week and become weekend warriors at other times. Judging by the standard of work some turn out I fail to see how their "legitimate work can comply - but then again, once it`s signed off under the QS system nobody cares do they?
 
A registered sparks, in this era, has no meaning?????????
My uncle would wear a bowler hat, as a top sparks in his day????????
Modern times, you become a sparks, on a one week course????????
The game has gone beyond repair:mad:
 
What if I did a weeks course & wore a bowler hat.
Would that be ok?

I quite like that ..... yes, it has a certain romance to it. And at the end of the course you would receive your hat with a letter 'P' emblazoned on the front.



I shall not devalue it by suggesting that upon failing, the hat becomes a flower pot with a 'd' on the front.

:) "ooh, I want one!:eek: !" :)
 
I'm with the NIC, basically registered because of part p. I went for the full one though as it seemed madness to pay a fee and only be covered for domestic installation. My annual fee's in the region of £450/ year and add to that the cost of annual assessment, a similar figure if I recall and it's not cheap!
On the plus side though I've actually been "found" by customers through the NICEIC's listings of electricians in the local area, and while it amounts to a small amount of the expenditure it all helps.
I have friends registered with ECA/ nappit etc and others who are not registered at all and occasionally get asked to "come in on a job" with them as the client insists on NICEIC paperwork.
As has been said, the NICEIC is well known and their "branding" is highly recognisable, the part P notification side is easy via the website and their technical dept are helpful enough.
 
Hi,

I'm not yet registered with anyone. I'm newly qualified and after a chat with Elecsa on the phone I think I will probably go with them when the time comes. They seem very friendly and helpful (especially for a newbie just breaking into the trade) .

I appreciate that companies/councils see NICEIC as the 'market leader' but that's just due to more people being registered to them.

If Elecsa had more members then I'm sure the councils would start to change their views.
It's a vicious circle. Until we start 'supporting' Elecsa then NICEIC will always be the preferred body.

Cheers
Steve
 
Hi,

I'm not yet registered with anyone. I'm newly qualified and after a chat with Elecsa on the phone I think I will probably go with them when the time comes. They seem very friendly and helpful (especially for a newbie just breaking into the trade) .

I appreciate that companies/councils see NICEIC as the 'market leader' but that's just due to more people being registered to them.

If Elecsa had more members then I'm sure the councils would start to change their views.
It's a vicious circle. Until we start 'supporting' Elecsa then NICEIC will always be the preferred body.

Cheers
Steve

I'm in my 4th year with Elecsa, very good no complaints, they are getting known out there, British Gas moved over to them either last year or early this year. Elecsa could do more to push their name to the front, but we members also have to do our bit which i do. It used to be a case of customers asking if you were NIC registered, but now mainly it is asking if you are registered. On the odd occasion that i am asked if i am NIC registered i inform them there are other registration bodies of which i am a member of one, and they all carry equal credibility, point them in the direction of the Elecsa website or give them the householder Elecsa info sheet, always does the job.

Cheers.........Howard;)
 
Im a 17th edition self employed electrician but not registered yet, any one can tell me which one is the easyest to join and hasslefree

Im a 17th edition self employed electrician but not registered yet, any one can tell me which one is the easyest to join and hasslefree
 
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Im a 17th edition self employed electrician but not registered yet, any one can tell me which one is the easyest to join and hasslefree

Im a 17th edition self employed electrician but not registered yet, any one can tell me which one is the easyest to join and hasslefree

Apart from :) Elecsa :), have you considered joining the 'Foreign Legion'? Here they doin quite well ;)
 
Currently in the process of registering with NAPIT, we have passed the onsite assesment and we jsut need to return a form and its sorted.
 
We're with NIC transferred over from ELECSA due to a large contract where the landlord didn’t recognise ELECSA, to be honest I don’t think he would have taken much persuading, say a letter or leaflet from Elecsa. Did try conting ELECSA they didn’t seem bothered and wouldn’t support / supply us with a letter or leaflet or even the time of day to be honest. So we switched back to NIC.
Also had an argument with British gas over a sighting of a consumer unit contacted both NICC and ELECSA. NIC backed be up ELECSA “wouldn’t make a comment”.
I’ve always found NIC friendly and reasonable (the same price as Elecsa, Nic show their price inc VAT so it looks more) despite what Elecsa say.
BUT… I would say Brian Robinson Elecsa East Anglia Assessor is the nicest assessor I have yet met, he really puts you at ease and is very knowledgeable.
So for 1st timers I would still say Elecsa
 
Hi all,

I have registered with Napit on a just 8 scheme to start with. They seem very helpful and good for advice.

I guess the others have strong points but I went with Napit following advice from an electrician.

Whoever you choose I guess it only shows how good the choice is afterwards.

Best wishes to all,

Rex
 
please see my new thread

Hi everybody
please see my new thread which could be an extension to this thread
which is here:

http://www.electriciansforums.net/inspection-testing-certification-electrical-installations/12317-niceic-elecsa-napit-how-did-you-get-assessment.html

hopely it's alright to "advertise" it here
:)
 
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Had my assesment with Elecsa today, Passed with A grade! :D run a submain to an outbuilding, was bricking it but the Assessor was very friendly and helpful and loved his tea and coffee.. never tried to catch me out or anything like you expect to happen (natural reaction...), So far i am very pleased with my choice and can see ill be staying with them.

Would also like to thank everyone on this forum for their posts, with useful infomation, pointers and advise, they helped me realise there really isnt anything to worry about as long as you know your Regs, can do the job and confident with the meter...

Cheers Guys!
Tickover

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
I am with Elecsa.
As a start up, it was helpful that they din't need to see as many sites for the inspection as NICEIC.
In a previous role as PDH for a different company, I went through the NICEIC mid term assessment also.
I found the NICEIC and Elecsa inspections to be similar in terms of rigour.

I am likely to register with NICEIC later in the year also because they have a much higher public profile.

I am very impressed with the NICEIC "Learning Lounge" as well.

D
 
Registered with Napit 2&1/2yrs, no problems with them. Major problem with all the shoddy work and incompetence in the trade(s).
 
NIC-EIC
Ive been with them since 1989, at the time the ECA was an old boy's club for larger contractors
I have always found the NIC fair ( not as good since they have changed their status.)
I find the fees generally ( all bodies) a bit over the top especially as most reporting ect id reported on line and the yearly assessments are chared as a additional cost
 
I'm elecsa. I know people always look for NIC because of homes under the bloody hammer and that lot, but elecsa seem to be more neutral whilst NIC will always drag the spark over the coals over the slightest unfounded complaint. Elecsa also have great technical help and just seem to 'be there' for the contractor. I think over time Elecsa will emerge as the 'specialist' scheme, and NIC will prove to be the two-question-and-in cowboy magnet that it really is. I REALLY WANT TO CLARIFY I don't think everyone on NIC is like this and I'm sure most of the people on this site aren't, but I also reckon that in a few years you will all be with elecsa because you will be fed up with being associated with the dross that NIC allow in on a daily basis.....

NAPIT can balls.....
 

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