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The end of Stroma

Chris Pearson
Enrolling with Stroma wasn't difficult - it was the best value. Then I met the likes of JP and DZ. ?


Today I received an e-mail saying that the Stroma scheme will cease w.e.f. 1 Aug. As far as I can see, my year's subscription will be unchanged so I appear to gain, but next year's subscription will be substantially higher, so not good.


The lack of competition in the CPS cannot be a good thing, but I am at a loss as to how the situation could be improved. Rant over!
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    wallywombat:

    So, has Part P and the Schemes had any discernible effect on electrical safety?

    Has it deterred DIYers from attempting bigger jobs outside their competence?

    Has it made allied trades like kitchen fitters and shower installers better trained and more likely to do the right thing?

    Has it upped the professionalism of the trade by forcing electricians to undergo regular testing and inspection and receiving feedback?


    This is isn't meant to be sarcastic. I'm genuinely interested in what people think.


    No, possible the opposite,

    No,

    No, those who aren't competent probably will not have changed,

    No, the good ones will have done it anyway those who are not bothered are unlikely to benefit from training, feedback etc.


    Having been so negative above I believe the good electricians are in the majority but are let down by a system that allows enterprise registration to use  unregistered electricians while pretending they are effectively registered irrespective of their competence. 


    Commenting on another post above I changed from ELECSA to STROMA and was happy with both of them but STROMA was much cheaper for a similar service. 

     


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    wallywombat:

    So, has Part P and the Schemes had any discernible effect on electrical safety?

    Has it deterred DIYers from attempting bigger jobs outside their competence?

    Has it made allied trades like kitchen fitters and shower installers better trained and more likely to do the right thing?

    Has it upped the professionalism of the trade by forcing electricians to undergo regular testing and inspection and receiving feedback?


    This is isn't meant to be sarcastic. I'm genuinely interested in what people think.


    No, possible the opposite,

    No,

    No, those who aren't competent probably will not have changed,

    No, the good ones will have done it anyway those who are not bothered are unlikely to benefit from training, feedback etc.


    Having been so negative above I believe the good electricians are in the majority but are let down by a system that allows enterprise registration to use  unregistered electricians while pretending they are effectively registered irrespective of their competence. 


    Commenting on another post above I changed from ELECSA to STROMA and was happy with both of them but STROMA was much cheaper for a similar service. 

     


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