Part P regulations requires some, but not all electrical work to be notified to Building Control, therefore, not all electrical work needs to be carried out by a registered electrician. It can be carried out by anyone, especially other trades-people as supplementary to their main role. This type of work is referred to in Part P as ‘non-notifiable work’. Examples of ‘non-notifiable work’ could include:

• Adding socket-outlets to an existing circuit *
• Adding lighting points to an existing circuit *
• Installing an outside light or socket supplied from an existing circuit
• Installing lights or sockets in a conservatory or pergola from existing circuits
• Installing socket-outlets or lighting points from existing circuits in a kitchen

You will be supported with a suite of online learning materials to refer to after completing your training .

We also offer a 2 day Basic Electrical Maintenance Course!

This course is perfect for allied trades such as:

• Kitchen fitters; to reposition socket outlets
• Heating engineers; adding a fused spur to a socket circuit to feed a boiler
• Decorators; replacing light fittings, switches and socket outlets
• Landscape gardeners; installing lighting or outside sockets
• Security system installers
• Pergola and decking installers.

And many more than we can’t list here!

• How the electrical circuits and protective equipment within a home are constructed and work 
• How to safely isolate what you are working on
• How to extend circuits safely and correctly, adding extra lights and sockets etc
• How to carry out the basic tests required
• How to certificate the work carried out
• How to recognise common faults and avoid danger
• How wiring and building regulations affect your work
• How to conduct a pre-work survey
• How to test your own work
• How to complete all the relevant documentation such as a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate

Your theory sessions include:

• Safe isolation
• Types of electrical circuits including:
• Lighting
• Power
• Electrical supplies and earthing including:
• Types of earthing arrangement
• Component parts of an electrical system
• Consumer units including:
• Types of protective devices
• Requirements for RCDs
• Installing accessories and equipment in domestic premises including:
• IP ratings
• Wiring zones
• Building regulations for electrical installations in dwellings including:
• Understand the Building Regulations in terms of scope, purpose and structure.
• Identify the type of building work that is: a) notifiable and; b) non-notifiable.

 Your practical workshop sessions include:

• Safe isolation
• Alterations and additions to existing electric circuits including:
• Socket circuits (adding extra, and replacing sockets and fuse spurs ^†)
• Lighting circuits (adding extra lighting points, replacing lights and switches ^†)
• Cooker circuits (adding a low-level outlet and replacing accessories)
• Inspection and testing
• Carrying out relevant tests to BS 7671
• Completing a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate.

The course is practical biased course delivered at one of our nationwide modern training centres. The course is supported by high quality E-learning that you complete at your own pace and the added benefit, you can refer back to after the training. 

To complete this course, learners must be attend all days and take part in all learning activities. Learners who complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance signed by their tutor or course manager.