Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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Evening all,
Just need a bit of advice even though I think I know the answer.
I've recently started a new job for a lighting company, only been there a couple of months and I've been promoted to supervisor.
As I obviously need to supervise the other team members, I asked to learn all their jobs to aid me in assisting them.
One of the guys is a technician, his main task is to PAT test the goods before they go out but I've noticed that he also rewires some of the lights, changes components etc.
My understanding is that anything other than changing a plug or PAT testing requires certification to do so, is this right?
I've mentioned to my boss that unless she can provide documentation stating that I do not need to be qualified, than I won't touch the electrics as I don't want a fire (or worse) on my hands should something that I've altered, fail.
Can someone just clarify whether in-house training is sufficient or whether a training course is required? I think the latter but I want to be sure.
Cheers for any advice.
Just need a bit of advice even though I think I know the answer.
I've recently started a new job for a lighting company, only been there a couple of months and I've been promoted to supervisor.
As I obviously need to supervise the other team members, I asked to learn all their jobs to aid me in assisting them.
One of the guys is a technician, his main task is to PAT test the goods before they go out but I've noticed that he also rewires some of the lights, changes components etc.
My understanding is that anything other than changing a plug or PAT testing requires certification to do so, is this right?
I've mentioned to my boss that unless she can provide documentation stating that I do not need to be qualified, than I won't touch the electrics as I don't want a fire (or worse) on my hands should something that I've altered, fail.
Can someone just clarify whether in-house training is sufficient or whether a training course is required? I think the latter but I want to be sure.
Cheers for any advice.
