assesment level

[johnad]

Can anyone tell me how the disq assessment levels (a, b, c) differs I assume harder questions but can anyone tell me in more detail. ?
And do you go for the level you want or is it just based on how well you do. ?
If you get a level (b,c) do you then apply for you’re on site assessment only for minor works etc?
I am hoping to book up for mine shortly and I am trying to find out all the info 1st.
I have read though the on site guide cover to cover and found it easy to understand is their anymore good reading I should do. ?
Many thanks

 

[Taylortwocities]

I assume u mean NICEIC? The detail is on their website
See http://www.niccertification.com/download/Scheme Rules_Part P_ 0805.pdf

TTC

 

[dingbat]

What is it you want to do?

You should read the IEE's Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations (ISBN 0 86341 463 X) especially pages 171-193, which explain in detail the different scope levels.

The exam is the same for all levels. Oddly, however, Scope A only requires that you pass the exam, while Scopes B & C include practical assessments... as a result it is actually easire to attain a Level A pass!

 

[Chri5]

'A' full scope requires a 100% exam pass rate, on site assessment of x 2 sample sites.

'B' and 'C' require (I think) 90%+ on the 'A' exam and a verbal test at the exam centre, some practical can be asked for. 'B' and 'C' don't have an assessment at x 2 sample sites

 

[dingbat]

Chris, the OP is only asking at this stage about the DISQ course.

There is no on-site assessment until after he's joined a self-cert scheme - the DISQ is merely a pre-requisite qualification for those with no other formal electrical qualifications.

 

[Chri5]

Chris, the OP is only asking at this stage about the DISQ course.

There is no on-site assessment until after he's joined a self-cert scheme - the DISQ is merely a pre-requisite qualification for those with no other formal electrical qualifications.

When I did the DISQ everyone (x16) did the A grade which is full scope.

The B and C grade is the same course, but doesn't require the on site assessment since B and C grade would have a further element of practical assessment WHEN at the NIC DISQ centre.

My understanding was that this was due to grade B and C registration NOT having the on site (2 sample jobs) assessment or having yearly assessments there after.

Does a DISQ grade B or C approved have any yearly audit?

 

[mst]

Hi jonad,

Go for level A mate.theres
hardly any diffrence apart from an extra 10 qeustions. thats how it was for me anyway.

 

[johnad]

Thanks for all your replies
All I want at the moment is to get the DISQ and after reading what you have said it looks like I may as well go for the level a assessment,
Can you explain what you mean by two sample jobs ?
And how difficult is the assessment to get though what is the type of questions?
I’m just looking to be prepared and not fail because of not studying in the right area
At the end of the day its £850+vat
Many thanks

 

[mst]

i know what you mean john,but to be honest there is a big pass rate ,also i got 6 questions wrong but had a second chance at them and the tutor was there egging me on.....


i know how you feel and i can only speak from my experiance ,it might be worth asking your lecturar what the pass rate is and hes views.

After all i dont think it would be moral for people to fail after paying over the odds for the course. Do you?!

 

[Chri5]

Once the course is passed and you register, you are required to have an onsite assessment at 2 x site YOU nominate.

Per DSIQ A grade they will want to see some 'meat on the bone' work already done.

Most will submit a new ring or radial cct on one site, and a CU move / change / rewire at the other site.

There doesn't seem to be a minimum site size and I have heard of a simple garage instal as job A and a new kitchen ring as job B.

Once the assessment is passed, you are then a fully approved and scheme registered DISQ A graded.

A allows you to carry out all work within the scope of DISQ
B limits you to a new final circuit
C limits you to adjustment to existing circuits

 

[mst]

i think youll find level A is for a Appovred contracter so dont tick that box for goodness sake. (thats what happened to me!) and i had a knitemare time because of it and still am .so you must tick level B on your application to NIC which is for domestic installer.

However this dosent stop you taking the level A exam on your course.

 

[dingbat]

Chri5, the DISQ is a basic electrical qualification, complying with the requirements for entry to a self-certification scheme. It is not the Domestic Installer registration itself. That is, DISQ is not the same thing as Domestic Installer. And, yes, all registered enterprises are assessed annually, regardless of scope.

Mst, level A is a Domestic Installer carrying out the full range of domestic electrical work. It is not the same thing as Approved Contractor and application is on a different form for each type of registered enterprise.

Incidentally, the term Domestic Installer is often used, pejoratively, to mean somebody entering the trade under 'false pretences'. In fact a great many traditionally qualified electricians have opted for DI registration rather than full AC on the grounds of cost and simplicity... and the fact that they only carry out domestic work.

Domestic Installer is the term chosen by the NICEIC for their building regulations self certification scheme and even full Approved Contractors wishing to self-certify compliance with building regulations need to be registered as DIs.

 

[brookwood]

good evening,

would it be acceptable to have both your assesments at the same location, and being a property owned by the applicant.

Many thanks

 

[britishrallying]

No they have to be two seperate installs, and yes one can be your own home.

 

[brookwood]

thank you, british rallying ? how are you involved ? I was with WRC for 3 years.