Course Overview
This course is an industry-recognised qualification designed for experienced electricians wishing to develop their inspection, testing and certification skills in line with BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations. It combines both Initial Verification (2391-50) and Periodic Inspection and Testing (2391-51) into one comprehensive qualification, enabling candidates to inspect, test and certify both new and existing electrical installations. Successful completion supports progression into inspection, maintenance, compliance and supervisory roles across domestic, commercial and industrial sectors.
Course Content
The course covers the following key topics:
- Legal responsibilities and statutory requirements
- BS 7671 and Guidance Note 3 requirements
- Safe isolation procedures
- Initial verification of new installations
- Periodic inspection and testing of existing installations
- Inspection techniques and visual assessments
- Testing procedures and sequence of testing
- Interpretation of test results
- Completion of certification and reporting documentation
- Electrical Installation Certificates (EIC)
- Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates
- Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
- Practical fault identification and rectification principles
- Use of electrical test instruments
Who should attend
- Qualified electricians wishing to undertake inspection and testing duties
- Electricians carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
- Maintenance electricians responsible for periodic inspection activities
Certification
· City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Combined Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing
Key Benefits
- Enhance understanding of fault diagnosis, compliance and safe isolation procedures
- Develop competence in inspection, testing and certification procedures
Course information
- Hold a relevant Level 3 electrical installation qualification or equivalent
- Possess a sound understanding of electrical installation principles
- Have practical experience working within the electrotechnical industry
- Hold current knowledge of BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition recommended)
*** Please note:
- This qualification is intended for experienced operatives
- Delegates will be required to provide copies of all Inspection and Testing certificates
- Candidates must produce photographic ID (e.g. passport driving license) on the first day of the course.
