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Closed Scrap Part P, someone with 5 days experience is not safe to work on electrics

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The public are being mislead on the terminology of what makes an electrician, often employing a Part P company over and approved electrician as they believe Part P is the same as Gas Safe.

Electrician training
3 or 4 Years ( and must have served as apprentice)
Exams;
level 2 - 6 units consisting of practical and theory exams
level 3 - 7 units consisting of practical and theory exams
NVQ 3 - At least 1 year served and assessed by competent electrician with evidence of all areas of electrical work
AM2 - 16.5 hour exam on practical skills and theory
Regulations - online exam

Part P Domestic Electrical Installer training
5 Days
Exams;
40min multiple choice Exam

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