I have no real objection about this type of commercial thrust. If I were CEO, I would be happy to have successfully herded electrical contractors into a pen, charge them for the privilege, and then set about bombarding them with goodies. Yes, no problem at all, excellent move! However, it is beginning to wear a bit thin with me. I was proud to have joined NICEIC as an approved contractor over 35 years ago. I failed to get in first time. Second time, success, which came with a bit of a week-day morning sore head after celebrating the event. Back then, NICEIC was an austere body with strict rules. Back then you lost a nights sleep worrying about the annual visit by the inspecting engineer. Back then you were proud to belong to such a worthy organization!
But now, 35 years on, whilst I remain happy to accept that NICEIC are fully signed up to properly assessing and promoting technical competence, this kind of promotion is starting to wear thin!
