You misunderstand. In the UK, anyone is allowed to undertake any domestic electrical work, provided only that (a) they are 'competent' (in the everyday sense) to do it safely and (b) if it is 'notifiable work' (which, in England, very little is any more), and they are not a registered 'self-certifying' electrician, that they notify it to LABC (and pay fee). There is no requirement for any qualifications,'registrations' or any such. With a degree in electrical engineering, you are way ahead of most non-electricians who undertake electrical work.See I don't understand this. I thought all electrical work had to be carried out by a competent person. Having a degree in electrical engineering, I would deem myself as complement to do a simple job like this, but it's not what I think that counts!!
Download a MWC form/template from IET website, take out your pen and .... It's an extremely simple form. The problem for most DIYers is that you need to record on the MWC results of some tests on the circuits involved - insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, RCD function and confirmation of polarity. Most non-electricians will not have the means of undertaking such tests, so would need to borrow or hire the appropriate kit. Strictly speaking, to be compliant with the regulations (BS7671), such tests should be undertaken, and an EIC or MWC issued, in relation to any electrical work undertaken by anyone.Therefore I thought it safer to get a registered sparky in who could make the paperwork official! All slightly confusing!! ... John - how can I complete a MWC?
Don't forget that, at least until you come to sell the house, the only person to whom you would give the MWC is yourself!
Kind Regards, John