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Guys, I just want to say I wasn't trying to be rude when I said I don't see a DI as a full on spark. In my eyes, even if I done it myself, a DI is just a domestic installer. Cant do anything else, Where's a fully qualified electrician can do the lot. It wasn't a dig, just a opinion.

Very true points. Its a shame its so hard out there now to get into a industry. Long gone are the days where apprenticeships were around, now they are few and far between. Not for people my age either. Back to the drawing board for me, Just calling companies until I get a offer I suppose.

Hey Doc, Its them final points which has made me change my mind. I already had this issue in mind, its one thing me getting what I need to be able to do it, but another thing finding the work. Im now in the process of calling many companies electrical/security to try and get a opportunity, I...

I have good experience with regards to domestic, Practical side that is. I can do all domestic competent. Just not too sure if its a wise move.

Hey blueduck, What did you need to become a DI? as in, what did the body require for you to register?

well, looks like its back to telecoms engineer for me... somehow lol.

lol maybe ill keep my facts, if I have any :) to myself.

Haha ok cheers. I don't have that bookface thing either  :) The wife wouldnt be too happy lol. It causes divorces. an if you get de-scoobed the reputation number goes down?

Can I ask, what is the scoob thing? and the reputation number?

just had to wait 15 minutes to get back on the site? kept saying unable to connected. only to this site. Happen to anyone else?

ive just been looking at their site and it doesn't say what is required to join as a domestic installer. They have a Part P scheme which allows you to sign off work. but again, don't say what is needed. Starting to get a bit confusing :( Essex1 that has put a smile on my face :) Hello...

fair point.

ok guys cheers. Main reason for looking at the NICEIC website is because of the name. Its well known.

To be fair, IMO a real spark is someone who can do everything, Commercial, Industrial and Domestic. Someone who can do DI, I see it as it says, a Domestic installer. I could be well off the mark but again just my opinion.

I mean I did work along side a electrician for nearly two years, mainly house bashing for councils, there was some school work where we installed their kitchen and lights in the main hall of the school. I have a couple of certificates from my level 2 but never finished due to leaving for the...

a. have carried out domestic electrical installation work for not less than 12 months prior to making an application; just see this quote on the niceic. so looks like its out the window already lol.

Hi Andy, Yep I know its a building reg, just thought it was part of the requirements to join a body! so in reality, all that is needed is the 17th Ed and the T&I, join a body and that's it? seems a bit too easy really.

Very true Essex1!! you said I don't need Part P? On the NICEIC website im sure it says you need Part P, 17th Ed and the T&I before you can arrange to join them?

thanks for the reply's guys. Im down in Essex, and I have rung countless companies trying to get in the door as a learner/trainee. Explaining I would pay my own college funds if I was able to get a company to take me on... Its not easy! Im a hands on person, enjoy tools and having a job I need...

Hello Guys, Ive been reading the threads and can see DI are not really thought of as electricians.. which I can see why this is. Even so, This is a route im looking to go down. It started with me doing nearly two years at college while working on site for the same time, mainly domestic rewires...