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Why I’m Urging Electrical Business Owners to Audit Their Compliance in 2025

Is your team qualified, compliant, and audit-ready? Let’s find out. As a business owner in the electrical sector, you’re expected to meet ever-tightening standards—from NICEIC inspections and ECS Gold Card applications to MCS accreditation, Part P certification, and insurance policy renewals. This free tool helps you identify any compliance gaps or qualification shortfalls across your team, services, and documentation—so you can protect your business, prepare for audits, and plan smarter upskilling.

As someone who’s worked in the electrical and construction industries for over a decade, I know how easily compliance can slip through the cracks.

It’s not always due to negligence. In most cases, it’s because business owners are too busy delivering the work to stay fully up to date with shifting regulations, audit demands, or training records across their team.

But in 2025, that’s a dangerous place to be.

The risk of falling behind on electrical competency is no longer theoretical. It’s affecting real businesses—in Broxbourne, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, Enfield, and across the UK—through:

Failed NICEIC or NAPIT inspections
Lost tenders due to lack of compliance evidence
Insurance refusals where training records don’t hold up
And in some cases, legal action after unsafe installations

That’s why I’ve launched a free Electrical Compliance & Competency Audit Tool. It’s designed specifically for business owners like you—whether you employ 2 electricians or 20—who want to stay compliant, credible, and competitive.

FREE COMPLIANCE AUDIT TOOL

The Reality We’re Facing: Dangerous Gaps & Rogue Traders

Let me give you the facts.

In 2024, over 9,700 rogue trader incidents were reported in the UK—2,462 of them in Greater London, covering Enfield and our neighbouring boroughs. This data came directly from Electrical Safety First, who submitted FOI requests to local authorities and police forces.

Electrical work was one of the top five most exploited trades. In one case, rogue traders installed mains-voltage lighting circuits next to a swimming pool without IP-rated fittings. The entire space had to be stripped and rewired at the homeowner’s expense. That’s not just costly—it’s criminally dangerous.

You can read the full breakdown here:
🔗 Electrical Safety First: Rogue Trader Hotspots Report – August 2025

These aren’t isolated cases. And I’m not talking about cowboy firms only. In our work at Learn Trade Skills, we regularly see legitimate electrical businesses who unknowingly carry compliance risks because:

Their team holds outdated 17th or early 18th Edition certificates
They lack 2391-52-qualified staff, yet offer EICRs
They’ve installed EV chargers or solar systems without the correct manufacturer or LCL training
They use subcontractors who aren’t formally verified or documented

And when the auditor, insurer or client asks for proof, that’s when the problems begin.

Why I Built the Electrical Compliance & Staff Competency Audit Tool

I built this tool to give local firms a straight-talking, no-obligation way to identify compliance gaps and risks before someone else does.

It takes less than 2-3 minutes to complete and asks:

What services you deliver (e.g. EICRs, EV, Solar, etc.)
Which qualifications your team currently holds
What schemes you’re part of (NICEIC, NAPIT, MCS)
Where you may have blind spots in site safety, PAT testing, or documentation

From there, my team reviews your submission and sends you a confidential compliance report, with:

Specific actions to align with audit-ready standards
CPD or course recommendations if needed
Advice on ECS Gold Card, MCS, or insurance renewal readiness

We’re not here to sell courses. We’re here to help good electrical businesses protect their credibility, win better contracts, and avoid regulatory trouble.

Local Data: Why Broxbourne, Enfield & Cheshunt Businesses Need to Act

I live in this region—I know the challenges our businesses are up against.

Local projects like Brookfield Riverside, Cheshunt Lakeside, and Meridian Water are creating long-term opportunities in residential, retail, and infrastructure.

But here’s the catch:

The Broxbourne Skills Analysis found a 20% drop in engineering apprenticeships
The Hertfordshire LEP says “electrical installation” is now among the most in-demand and hardest-to-fill roles
Councils like Enfield are prioritising green energy and net zero retrofits—but only awarding work to MCS-accredited, CPD-trained teams

Sources:

If your business wants to remain competitive in this market, your competency paperwork must be watertight. No assumptions. No outdated cards. No missing documentation.

Who This Audit Is For

If you’re:

A limited company or sole trader doing domestic or commercial work
A landlord contractor offering EICRs
A firm trying to join or maintain NICEIC, NAPIT or MCS
Bidding for local authority or public contracts
Supporting staff with ECS Gold Card applications
Delivering EV, solar, fire alarms, or battery storage installs

This audit tool will help you get clear on what’s compliant, what’s missing, and what to do next.

What Happens When You Complete the Audit?

You fill in the form (3 mins max)
My team reviews your responses
We send you a custom audit summary and roadmap
You decide if and how you want to move forward

Simple. Confidential. No pressure.

Final Word: We All Win When Standards Are High

I’ve said it before—compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines.

It’s about trust. It’s about doing right by your customers. And it’s about building a business that can scale, win tenders, and keep growing in the right way.

This tool helps you lead with integrity, build a better-trained team, and eliminate risk before it becomes a liability.

If you’re serious about keeping your business safe, certified and competitive—take 10 minutes today and complete the audit.

Our Most Popular Electrical Training Courses for Employers

✅ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382-22)
✅ 2391-52 Inspection & Testing (Initial & Periodic)
Fire Alarm Installation Courses
✅ Renewables Training:
✅ Part P Building Regulations
✅ PAT Testing Certification (2377All qualifications are City & Guilds or industry accredited. Suitable for electrical contractors, maintenance teams, and new entrants.

Tolga Aramaz

Director at Learn Trade Skills | + posts

Tolga Aramaz is the Director of Learn Trade Skills (LTS), a family-run training centre specialising in electrical installations. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the electrical industry, Tolga is known for their exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering outstanding results. They provide valuable insights and guidance to electricians, contractors, and businesses, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols. Through engaging training programmes and consultancy services, Tolga empowers professionals to excel in their roles, fostering long-term relationships built on professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Why I’m Urging Electrical Business Owners to Audit Their Compliance in 2025