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Self employed Electrician set up query

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Hi guys 


I have been a qualified electrician for over 10 years working for others and now im trying to transision into to starting my own electrical installation / maintenance company. I'm a little confused as to what is required before I can legally work in other peoples properties.


I thought I needed 


1. Registration with governing body

2. Liabilty insurance 


I have been looking at becoming a member with the NiCEIC but the confusing part is they want to see my work to assess.


I dont understand How to do this if I need to be a member before I can work in other peoples property? 


I imagine it's really simple but not sure the best route to take 


Thanks in advance for any advice / guidance
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    Sparkingchip:

    What type of electrical work have you been doing for the last ten years as an employee and what type of work do you envisage doing in the future as a contractor?


    Andy B.


    Hi Andy - So i began working with an install company. Mostly doing commercial and occasionally some industrial but no maintenance. Then i had a stint of domestic rewiring for the council, mostly small 3 beds teams of 2/3 in and out within a few days. Then I started maintenance work which i have been sitting (too) comfortably in for the last 6 years at least. All above working Low Voltage systems only.


    I am basically going to work whatever i can get my hands on lol Probably domestic and hopefully some commercial too. I have to admit it will be a little shock to the system being back on my hand and knees and i am feeling a little nervous but nothing i cant handle im sure and feel its time for a change


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    Sparkingchip:

    What type of electrical work have you been doing for the last ten years as an employee and what type of work do you envisage doing in the future as a contractor?


    Andy B.


    Hi Andy - So i began working with an install company. Mostly doing commercial and occasionally some industrial but no maintenance. Then i had a stint of domestic rewiring for the council, mostly small 3 beds teams of 2/3 in and out within a few days. Then I started maintenance work which i have been sitting (too) comfortably in for the last 6 years at least. All above working Low Voltage systems only.


    I am basically going to work whatever i can get my hands on lol Probably domestic and hopefully some commercial too. I have to admit it will be a little shock to the system being back on my hand and knees and i am feeling a little nervous but nothing i cant handle im sure and feel its time for a change


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