What qualifications do I need?
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Hi Folks
I'm looking at having a total change of career and setting up a property company. I'm planning to start off small whilst still keeping my current job by doing up a few small properties & then either selling them on or renting them out. I'm pretty handy on the DIY front as having a 120 year old cottage means you have to be! Over the years I've tackled most stuff from installing central heating, bathroom, kitchen, various electrical projects & building/joinery work. My other half has retail shops which I've had to shop fit over the years to so I'm confident I can work to a good standard but I realise if I start to do this seriously I'm going to need to get some qualifications.
My initial thoughts are some form of Electrical qualification to allow me to install & certify domestic work + a gas/central heating qualification. I know I could hire people to do this & just manage the projects but part of the career change is about me actually doing something practical rather than sitting in an office as I do at the moment!
Any thoughts on the best type of qualifications to look for would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
James
I'm looking at having a total change of career and setting up a property company. I'm planning to start off small whilst still keeping my current job by doing up a few small properties & then either selling them on or renting them out. I'm pretty handy on the DIY front as having a 120 year old cottage means you have to be! Over the years I've tackled most stuff from installing central heating, bathroom, kitchen, various electrical projects & building/joinery work. My other half has retail shops which I've had to shop fit over the years to so I'm confident I can work to a good standard but I realise if I start to do this seriously I'm going to need to get some qualifications.
My initial thoughts are some form of Electrical qualification to allow me to install & certify domestic work + a gas/central heating qualification. I know I could hire people to do this & just manage the projects but part of the career change is about me actually doing something practical rather than sitting in an office as I do at the moment!
Any thoughts on the best type of qualifications to look for would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
James
IIRC (and I'm sure someone will correct me) The certifications around heating systems centre on the gas supply - i.e. you shouldn't be disconnecting/connecting the gas supply to boilers etc yourself.
The eletrics regulations are something called part P - most of it is common sense from what I have seen (where wire runs go and stuff like that). If you are lucky you may find an electrician who will inspect work you've done and sign it off. I suspect many won't though.
The eletrics regulations are something called part P - most of it is common sense from what I have seen (where wire runs go and stuff like that). If you are lucky you may find an electrician who will inspect work you've done and sign it off. I suspect many won't though.
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