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Part P – Defined Scope
BPEC certificated
For individuals who carry out limited electrical work and who want to be able to self certify that work by joining a Defined Scope Competent Persons Scheme.
Description
The purpose of this course is to enable participants to apply for membership of a Part P Defined Scope Competent Persons Scheme.
Part P of the Building Regulations (2005) require that a significant proportion of electrical work carried out in dwellings in England and Wales must be notified to the local Building Control department and a certificate of compliance issued to the householder. Electrical operatives who are not members of a Part P Competent Persons Scheme have to notify Building Control directly of any planned work and they will then send out an inspector to inspect, test and certificate an installation (a significant additional charge will be incurred for this service). Becoming a member of a Competent Persons scheme allows an operative to self-certify their work and the scheme provider will notify the Building Control department on the operatives behalf - no further visit or costs will be incurred from Building Control.
The Defined Scope course covers minor electrical work (level B), successful completion of which will allow participants to apply for membership of a Part P Defined Scope Competent Persons Scheme. This will allow self certification of minor electrical work carried out including work such as fitting an electric shower adding some extra sockets.
Who it’s for
This course is designed for operatives who undertake minor electrical works in association with their main trade activity e.g. plumbing and heating engineers, kitchen fitters, alarm installers and property maintenance engineers. The content covered by this course is also a necessary stepping stone for electricians en-route to the Full Scope qualification.
Entry Requirements
Previous electrical knowledge and experience is recommended.
Contents
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Basic electrical principles and theory
- Legislation, regulations and electrical safety
- Domestic installation theory plus practice (identification of supply installations, circuit protective devices, visual inspection of electrical installations, safe isolation, pre-work surveys and electrical tests, exchanging components, supplementary bonding, extensions to existing circuits, installing new ring mains, converting lighting circuits to 2-way switching, installing new lighting circuits, electrical tests, minor works certification, electrical installation certificates, installing central heating wiring)
- Testing and documentation
- Best practice in domestic installation
- Assessment and examination guidance
- Formal assessment and examination
Duration
5 days
Outcomes
Having successfully completed this course candidates’ will receive BPEC Part P Defined Scope certification, which subject to meeting any other entry requirements will enable candidates to join a defined scope electrical competent persons schemes.
Supporting publications
Handouts and publications are provided, however we recommend candidates purchase the following for themselves. All 3 publications are available from ATL.
- BPEC Part P course manual
- The IEE published Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations ISBN: 9780863418624
- The IEE published On-Site Guide:2008. ISBN: 9780863418549
The latter two publications are a must-have reference guide for anyone involved in the electrical industry and are an essential inclusion in an electrician’s library.
Domestic arrangements
Candidates will be provided with a light lunch and refreshments on each day of attendance
Regulatory requirement?
To work in any main or related trade capacity within the domestic electrical installation industry being a member or a Part P operator scheme is a regulatory requirement.
Progression routes
- Part P Full Scope upgrade
- C&G 2382 – 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations
- C&G 2392-10 Level 2 certificate in fundamental inspection, testing and initial verification
Note: Part of the registration process with a Part P scheme operator (for example ELECSA) will involve an onsite inspection of your wiring and testing ability. During this onsite inspection you will be required to produce reference manuals and certificates such as your Part P Certificate. You may also be asked for a current 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate e.g. C&G 2382. You will also need to prove competence using a 17th Edition compliant multifunction electrical tester.
