My background, principles, professional membership and qualifications
The importance of using qualified electricians
Getting your work done by an unqualified electrician is not only dangerous, it can be fatal. Between 2013 and 2023, over 300 people were killed* due to electrocution in England and Wales, with many more seriously injured. Most of these deaths are attributable to the work of untrained, or unqualified electricians.
* data from the Office of National Statistics Nomis database.
My background and Principles
I started life as a scientist and worked extensively in government and as a consultant adviser within the international development and United Nations community. My main work has been on health and sustainability, where I became increasingly aware of the importance of safe electricity supplies, which is often overlooked or taken for granted. At the same time, I also became aware of how expensive domestic electricians are in the UK, and the variability in their quality. In short, many people are paying high prices for substandard, and sometimes unsafe, work. The demand for new electrical work is increasing, with more complex installations (e.g. solar, electric vehicles, batteries). This is only going to exacerbate the problem.
I therefore decided to re-train as an electrician, so I can provide safe and high quality services, at affordable prices, as people repair and upgrade their domestic electrical supplies and equipment, to meet increasing future demand.
Professional Association Membership
The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) and the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) are the main UK professional bodies that are Government accredited to manage the Competent Person Scheme (CPS). This is an official Government authorised scheme for domestic installers who carry out work covered by the Building Regulations in England and Wales. Members of the scheme must demonstrate their competence, must have at least £2 million public liability insurance, and be responsible for the compliance of their work against the Building Regulations, for a period of 6 years from completion.
I am a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC), as well as Check-a-Trade accredited. I have all the latest (18th Edition) certificates, which can be found below. I am currently registering under the Government accredited Competent Person Scheme, having passed all the first stage assessments, as well as all practical and written exams (see below). Please see certificates below.
My Qualifications
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EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022)
EAL Level 3 Award In the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
EAL Level 3 Award In the Periodic Inspection, Testing and
Certification of Electrical Installations
EAL Level 3 Award in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings
EAL Level 3 Award In the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT)
EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
EAL Level 2 Award in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial verification
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Technician member (TMIET)
Membership of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC)
Certified Wallbox EVSE installer (Electric vehicle charger)
Ph.D
