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Self Employed SJIB Graded Electricians who trained abroad and are looking to re-grade to an Approved Electrician

To find you if you qualify to be re-graded to approved status simply answer the questions and follow the arrows

Can you provide evidence that you have been graded as an Electrician by the SJIB for at least two years?
YES
NO
Click the link for more information on how you can be graded as an Electrician by the SJIB.
NO
You will have to wait until you have two years experience as a qualified, graded Electrician.
Have you completed the Distance Learning Course and the Enhanced week at college? (35 hours)?
NO
Click the link to contact SECTT who will advise you which college you should contact to make the necessary arrangements www.sectt.org.uk
YES
Have you completed the Self Employed Declaration form and submitted a copy to SECTT?
NO
NO
Click the link to contact SECTT for a copy of the Self Employed Declaration form
www.sectt.org.uk
YES
Having approved the Self Employed Declaration SECTT will return a copy to you together with a copy of the ACA application form which should be completed and returned to SECTT.

If the aforementioned paperwork is correct SECTT will make the necessary arrangements for you to sit the ACA.
YES
YES
Having successfully completed the ACA the SJIB will send you the results and a re-grade form which should be completed and returned to the SJIB. The SJIB will send your new card on to you.
Failure to provide relevant certificates/documentation could result in a delay. Fees are non-refundable.