why are there competent persons schemes
To enable electrical contractors who carry out notifiable electrical work on a regular basis to prove their competence and cut down on the hassle and expense of getting the BCO involved. to protect consumers against bad workmanship and the destruction of property
why arent people willing to provide proof of knowledge and take responsibility
I can't speak for others, but if someone who I gave advice to was to ask me privately to provide them with proof of knowledge then I would do so - assuming they didn't mind waiting - I don't come on here to offer advice for free to have my knowledge constantly questioned. I know that the advice I offer, if acted upon will not put people in direct danger. E.g I wouldn't tell someone to try working without isolating the power, nor would I suggest someone to clip off the earth cable where it isn't needed etc. If my advice isn't acted upon in it's entirety, why should I be held accountable? your threads are accessable to every one that comes here you can only ASSUME that the advice you give is carried out safely I see no safe issolation proceedures listed on ALL threads
why is there a trade standard
What trade standard would that be exactly? But I would hazzard a guess that if someone is carrying out work as a trade, then its reasonable to expect them to be competent to do so. This does not apply to DIY'ers who are only working on their own property.
trade standards meaning people are trained to a standard that is governed by the industry so as ALL work is carried out to a proffesional harmonized standard
why are there training and apprentiships
As above, to carry out a trade you need knowledge above and beyond the standards required to do minor electrical work, and you can't always consult a forum when you get to a job and you realise you are out of your depth.ther is information here regarding three phase installations is that a DIY job
why is there acts of parliment on the subject
Part P only makes eletrical work a part of the building regs. It does not ban householders from doing the work, nor does it put limits on the extent of the work they can do. It also makes diyers accountable for the quality of the work they do within their own home. If the procedure is followed regarding notification and inspection/testing then sufficient advice can be gained and sufficient I&T can be done by a qualified person to guarantee that installations safety.