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What are the minimum qualifications for an electrician to be able to provide Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) or a Minor Electrical Installation Works (MEIW) Certificate in Commercial Premises

Douglas MacLachlan

If a company is looking to sub contract out work to install commercial catering equipment (single and 3phase) and the installations are highly likely to require appliances to be hard wired to a fixed socket and/or have to install an RCD, what are the minimum qualifications for an electrician to be able to provide Electrical Installation Certificate or a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates in Commercial Premises?

I have seen qualifications showing city of guilds level 3 award in Requirements For Electrical Installations (doesn't say diploma) with 3 years experience but I'm not sure if these individuals can issue an EIC or MEIW?

Any guidance greatly accepted.

Many thanks

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    Unfortunately using a firm that is a member of a trade body does not always mean that the person doing the job is competent. Finding good/competent trades people/companies has always been a difficult area not just in the electrical trade. As has been said if someone can do the job they should be able to do the paperwork, it is a fundamental part of the job. 

    Asking if the people doing the job  are trusted by a firm to complete and sign off the paperwork is a start. 

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    Unfortunately using a firm that is a member of a trade body does not always mean that the person doing the job is competent. Finding good/competent trades people/companies has always been a difficult area not just in the electrical trade. As has been said if someone can do the job they should be able to do the paperwork, it is a fundamental part of the job. 

    Asking if the people doing the job  are trusted by a firm to complete and sign off the paperwork is a start. 

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