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Course Overview

Principles, Practices & Legislation for periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of electrical installations and

Principles, Practices & Legislation for initial verification and certification

  • 2 x Multiple choice online exams - during the daytime set for 3pm.
  • 3 x Practical Assignments over 3 half days.


This course has been designed for fully qualified electricians who have already attained the City & Guilds 2382-15 and wish to enhance their personal and professional development.

Some of the Electrical Industry organisations recommend/require the attainment of an Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification. These qualifications are recognised by JIB and endorsed by the NICEIC.

The course consists of theory and practice of the inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations.

The course syllabus will cover the following subjects:

  • Safe systems of work
  • Isolation procedure
  • Testing-CPC continuity
  • Continuity of final ring
  • Insulation resistance
  • Earth fault loop impedance
  • Prospective short circuit current
  • Operation of RCD\'s
  • Earth electrode resistance
  • Polarity
  • Inspection and testing certificates
  • Assessment of general characteristics

On completion of this course you will be able to;

  • Understand their responsibilities under BS7671
  • Carry-out Inspection and Testing to the current Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations
  • Complete all relevant documentation relating to Inspection and Testing.

To join this course you must have attained a recognised electrical qualification and not be colour blind i.e.:

  • C&G 2360 Part 2 or C&G 2330 Level 3
  • G&G NVQ Level 3 in Electrical installations
  • Graded as an electrician through the JIB, or has gained recognition as such through time served in industry, or recognised equivalent from EU or other country.

You will also need to have completed the 18th Edition.

Photocopies of certificates will be required prior to the start of the course.

A minimum level 1 Functional skills in English, grade D or above in GCSE English or an IELTS level of 5 or above. If you don't have any of these qualifications, you will need to take a short English test to ensure you are working at the right level in order to be successful when you take your exam for the course.

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Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to seek further recognition in the electrical industry and go on to do another specialist course.

Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with sound experience, knowledge and expertise.

You will require for your course an up to date copy of "Guidance Note 3 - Inspection and Testing" (ISBN 978-0-86341-857-0)

During your course you will be provided with the City and Guilds Exam Success book for Inspection and Testing.

 

£835.00 - This must be paid before the start date.

Alternatively, you can set up a recurring payment plan with the college to pay in instalments. This must be arranged before the start date. 

We look to run courses throughout the academic year. For more information, please contact our Electrical Installations Administrator at harrisonm2@bpc.ac.uk or 01202 205754 

Awarding Body:
EAL

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Building Services

Course Options

Start Date

Fri 10th January 2025

Attendance

Part-time

Adult Fee

835.00

16 - 18 Fee

835.00

Adult Fee with Concession

835.00

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