Also changes on EMC requirements.
That will be interesting as the installer is going to be responsible for ensuring all kit installed meets EMC requirements, and providing data to the client.
There is tonnes of it out there that does not have this info available, and what's more does not comply.
The requirement for metallic cable restraints, in ALL escape routes, in ALL buildings.
That is quite a biggie.
Ferrous consumer units in Domestic premises, everywhere.
That's two for the Social Housing people.
A robust risk assessment attached to the electrical cert in order to justify omitting 30mA RCD protection on ANY socket outlet circuit ANYWHERE, including industrial & commercial.
That is not to say, it can't be done, and there are times it can't be done, but, it must be detailed why.
NO chance to omit in domestic whatsoever.
All auxiliary circuits to be certified, Zs on dc control circuits will be interesting. No increase in scope though, so machinery still covered by its own standards thank goodness.
Changes to EIC & EICR forms.
I would have to disagree about the compulsory course, as it is still the 17th, the 18th is a few amendments away yet according to the pattern, and BS0.
HOWEVER, in saying that, those working to it must understand it, so if that means formal training, then so be it.
Some of us have been following the changes since the DPC was issued.
Which BTW has changed quite a bit!
There is a 6 month lead in from January, so 1/6/15 all regs, bar steel consumer units in domestic must be implemented, to comply with the standard.
That has a delayed lead in period, into 2016 IIRC, BUT, I would need to check, I can't remember now.