Part P is a new part of the Building Regulations which has been introduced by government and affects all electrical work carried out in dwellings. People carrying out electrical work in homes and gardens in England and Wales should follow the rules set out in Part P of the Building Regulations to ensure that they are complying with the law. These rules are designed to ensure that electrical work is safe.
Electrician and bathroom fitter prosecuted for breach of Part P of the Building Regulations
An electrician in Newcastle and a bathroom fitter from the Bath and Somerset area are the first to be successfully prosecuted for offences under Part P of the Building Regulations.
Part P Defined Scope Electrical Course
Part P Defined Scope Electrical Competence Scheme Training Course
| Aimed at: | Traders who carry out any electrical work. Plumbers, gas fitters, heating engineers, kitchen fitters, burglar alarm fitters etc |
| Location: | Hockley, Birmingham |
| Duration: | 4 days training and 1 day assessment. This must be carried out over a one week period |
| Qualification: | Compliance with Building Regulation Part P |
| Cost: | £649 + VAT |
Our next Part P course will start on the following dates:
| 28th April 2008 | Fully Booked | |
| 19th May 2008 | Booking Now | * 2 Places Remaining * |
| 9th June 2008 | Booking Now | * 4 Places Remaining * |
| 16th June 2008 | Booking Now | |
Course Schedule
On the 1st January 2005 the government introduced new rules on carrying out electrical work in domestic properties. The defined scope Part P award is designed to prove competence for Plumbers and other associated trades on electrical work they may carry out. Some of the work covered by Part P is:
- Replacement or installation of immersion heater and controls.
- Replacement and installation of an electric shower or shower pump.
- Installation or replacement of macerator units.
- Earth bonding requirements in bathrooms, shower rooms or kitchens.
- Central Heating controls.
- Extension of ring mains.
The course consists of four days training and one day assessment. The assessments are both practical and theory question papers.
Upon completion of the award the candidate can self certificate electrical work that falls under Part P of the Building Regulations. The award lasts for five years, thereafter the candidate will need to be reassessed.
If you are interested in attending the Part P Course:
16th Edition Electrical Training Course
City & Guilds 2381 Qualification
The 16th Edition Electrical Training Course is aimed at persons who wish to become domestic electrical contractors/electricians. The course is run over a 6 week period and covers the following practical and theory course work.
- Health & Safety
- Use of hand and power tools
- Basic electrical installations Parts 1 and 2
- Basic plumbing systems for the installation of showers
- Logic Essential Electrics Certification
- Legislation and Building Regulations
- 16th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Electrical Inspection and Testing
- Completion of Electrical Certificates
Course attendees will obtain the following qualifications:
- City & Guilds (2381) 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
- Logic Full Scope Electrical Part P Scheme
- Logic Essential Electrics Certification
- ReactFast Electrical Installation Certificate
Our intensive 6 week 16th Edition electrical course is just £4,495 plus VAT and our courses are run throughout the year; this includes a Megger Electrical Tester and an electricians starter toolkit.
View further details on the 16th Edition Electrical Training Course.