Electrical Wiring Course / Electricians course part time

[BlackDragon]

Hi all,

Maybe someone can be of assistance.

South Africa does not provide much information in terms of literature for Electrical Wiring and DIY in the house for electrical. I am aware of the fact that this type of work should only be done by qualified electricians and yes this does make sense.

I would say from a DIY perspective I can do many things. From electronics, to plumbing, basic electrical, wood working and metal work. These tasks are mostly my hobbies, I am a Software Engineer by trade and do electronics projects from time to time.

Given this background, I would like to do and electricians course on weekends if possible. I don't want this to be my day job, but have enough to do my own work and projects. Even if it means Electrician signing off at the end of the day. So ideally I would like to be trained in doing the job the right way, Safety and quality.....

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[GCE]

By not following the OHSA you run the risk of insurance not paying out in the event of a problem
Anybody signing off for you who was not in general control will more than likely be a fly by night and the COC will not be worth the paper it is written on - He will also not bother / or incapable of checking to see if it is correct


(4)
A registered person shall exercise general control over all electrical installation work being carried out, and no person may allow such work without such control.

6. (1) No person may do electrical installation work as an electrical contractor unless that person has been registered as an electrical contractor in terms of these Regulations.

Issuing of certificate of compliance
9. (1) No person other than a registered person may issue a certificate of compliance.
(2) A registered person may issue a certificate of compliance accompanied by the required test report only after having satisfied himself or herself by means of an inspection and test that
(a)
a new electrical installation complies with the provisions of regulation 5(1) and was carried out under his or her general control;

[BlackDragon]

Thank you GCE for your input. I totally agree with you in this case and respect the rules and safety.

I have a Master Electrician, old school that has done work for me for many years and believe me he will give a hard time if I did anything without him. He will make me rip it out even if I am the client. Kudo's to electricians that keep the code.

Okay so the other part of my question remains. How can I do the course part time and become and electrician and be qualified to my own work?

Thanks again for everyone patience with my endless questions.

[BlackDragon]

Dammit apologies for the grammar