So I am wondering how many of you caught the recent E&T magazine (August 2022) - Exposed: The national wiring scandal putting lives at risk | E&T Magazine (theiet.org)
When I read it it came across really quite aggressive IMHO towards both the NICEIC and NAPIT. Citing unnamed sources and publishing hearsay and rumour as fact.
Shouldn't we look towards the IET as 'politically' neutral on this type of thing? Is any organisation really in a position to be throwing stones at others? We have come so far in bringing the trade together with industry at its most promising, I think in terms of all trying to pull together for the greater good than I have seen in my 24 years within it.
The many 'boots on the ground' electricians I have seen have suggested this piece was really quite out of order and tantamount to a 'hit piece' on the CPSs. These are the same electricians the IET are trying to encourage into professional registration. I wonder if this is the best way to do that.
A little tip - If the IET want more professionally registered electricians then give them something in return. It is not good enough to simply say letters after your name and increased earning potential. How many boots on the ground sparks will impress Ms Miggins with an email with MIET EngTech after their name? Ms Miggins could not care less, she just wants the work done at a reasonable cost. Most sparks don't even like buying a new copy of BS 7671 every three years so good luck with Electricians' EngTech. Maybe if the book was free or heavily discounted to members they might have some more truck with it???? Just a though!
Anyway we then go on to the fact that this piece was written by an investigative journalist. So the IET can use membership money to employ an investigative journalist but cannot offer free books to members?
I would love to hear what others think. Maybe it is me that has read this all wrong.
Open to honest and respectful debate on the subject.
