Hi All

A Long shot, I’m trying to determine if an electrician has sufficient qualifications to work for us in a commercial / industrial setting. He has a C&G2360 ( with NVQ4) and C&G2391 from over 20 years ago. He is a member of  NICEIC but only for domestic work and 10 years ago (still registered with them though). Now before anyone mentions it, Yes I know qualifications alone do not make you competent.

However, having said that, would you expect them to update their qualification from over 20 years ago, to help stay up to date or would you accept C&G2360 is still good. When I use the internet all I get is companies offering to update the Qualification, which is making me a little nervous about using him. We don’t want to have him do some work only to be told a little while later by another contractor it is not acceptable and have to pay out again.

Now googling just takes you in circles about updating training, but has anyone come across anything that would clarify if these qualifications at least, are still considered valid with no other evidence of CPD. It also makes me wonder why NICEIC would only certify him for domestic work.

Any info links would be appreciated.

Chris

Originally Posted by: thunderchild

I'll be honest, if I want him in and industrial setting and he is only registered for domestic I'd be looking at another contractor. Also you don't mention if he holds his 18th Edition quals.

I agree with the above.  Qualification with 18th Edition is essential.  They also do CPD.

That’s a very valid concern, qualifications that are over two decades old may still hold foundational value, but electrical standards and safety regulations have evolved considerably since then. While a C&G2360 and 2391 demonstrate solid technical grounding, most commercial or industrial projects today require evidence of continued professional development, especially alignment with the current 18th Edition wiring regulations.

In commercial settings, clients often look for electricians who can demonstrate recent practical experience and familiarity with updated codes, not just old credentials. Even the NICEIC’s domestic-only registration could suggest he hasn’t maintained competency in the industrial field, which might limit his scope of work on larger installations.

It’s generally best practice to have qualifications refreshed periodically to ensure compliance and safety. For anyone unsure about the current standards or certification requirements, it’s useful to learn more about how qualified professionals in Singapore and elsewhere stay updated through continuous training and licensing reviews. That kind of insight can help you make a confident, informed decision about whether the electrician is truly up to date for industrial work.