C&G 2391-52 Inspection & Testing

Description

Any work that has been carried out on an electrical installation will have to meet the British standards according to the BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations. 

To ensure this can be achieved, a planned, organised and complete method of inspecting and testing of the installation will have to be undertaken by the electrician. 

Whether it be the City and Guilds 2391 or the EAL Level 3 Award, these courses have been designed to give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to perform each aspect of the process confidently.

The course is designed to help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for both the initial verification and certification of an electrical installation, further your knowledge and practical skills in the testing and inspection of a range of existing electrical installations, and help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for the periodic inspect and testing and certification of an electrical installation.

This course is aimed at those who are qualified to level 3 in electrical installations or similar equiva.

Before undertaking this qualification candidates should seriously consider undertaking the Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations and/or Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations as well as obtaining industry experience. It is also strongly recommended that candidates have achieved a certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition (BS7671) qualifications.

Course Code

C&G 2391-52 Level 3 Award in the Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations

Course Content

The key aspects of these awards include:

1. When an initial verification of the electrical installation is required 

2. When a periodic inspection and test of the electrical installation is required 

3. What is required for a periodic inspection and testing 

4. Safe isolation of the circuits and installation 

5. Procedure for the visual inspection 

6. The correct selection and use of the instruments for testing 

7. Procedure for 'dead' testing 

8. Procedure for 'live' testing 

9. Correct analysis and interpretation of the results 

10. Correct completion of certification and documentation 

11. Fault finding 

Reading Materials

IET Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022)

IET On-Site Guide 

BS7671:2022 Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition Amendment Two

Timetable

There are two delivery options for this course, these are: 

WEEKENDS

Over 3 weekends, Saturdays & Sundays plus final assessment. 9.30pm 4:00pm with a break for lunch.

· DAY 1: THEORY – WEEKEND 1

· DAY 2: THEORY – WEEKEND 1

· DAY 3: THEORY – WEEKEND 2

· DAY 4: THEORY & MOCKS – WEEKEND 2

· DAY 5: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEKEND 3

· DAY 6: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEKEND 3 

WEEKDAYS

This course in delivered over TWO weeks.

Week 1: Monday – Wednesday and week 2: Monday – Wednesday from 9.30pm 4:00pm with a break for lunch. plus final assessment

· DAY 1: THEORY – WEEK 1

· DAY 2: THEORY – WEEK 1

· DAY 3: THEORY – WEEK 1

· DAY 4: THEORY & MOCKS – WEEK 2

· DAY 5: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEK 2

· DAY 6: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEK 2

Delivery

There is no duration set for the level 3 NVQ as it will dependant on how long it will take for you to complete a portfolio of evidence and obtain the electrical work needed to complete the targets set. 

Available Start Dates

Call us further course dates 

Course Fees

The cost of this course is now £1195

Paying for Your Course

Most courses can be booked by paying a deposit with the full balance due 28 days before the course start date. 

We also have flexible payment options so you can spread the cost of the course over a number of months - interest free.

For more information on our payment plans please visit: www.optima-ect.com/request-a-payment-plan 

Flexible Payment Options

As an independent training provider we are flexible as to how you pay.

If you would like to discuss our flexible payment options or if you have any questions, please click the Request a Payment Plan button below and one of our dedicated course advisors will be happy to assist with your enquiry and answer any questions that you may have. You can also chat with us on WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most questions can be answered by visiting our frequently asked questions page 

https://www.optima-ect.com/faqs 

Learners Handbook

Our learners handbook can be viewed by clinking the following link. Here you will be able to find all of the information you require as a leaner and new starter with us.

https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=MTA107143

This course will be delivered over 6 full days (which will either be delivered over 2 weeks or 3 weekends).

The Practical Workshop is delivered is where you will be shown how to use a tester, practice fault finding all of the other elements that are required to successfully complete the Final Practical Assessment.

This Final Practical Assessment is a one to one assessment and takes approx. four hours and this is scheduled at a time that works for you. We run these assessments over the weekends and evenings so you will able to complete these without taking additional time off work to do so. You will be offered a number of slots for you to complete your assessment.

During these sessions you will cover the above aspects as well as the statutory and non-statutory requirements, the health and safety requirements, the theoretical principles and practical elements of the inspection and testing and the completion of all the necessary documentation. 

We will also be preparing you for the examinations for each course. For each of the City and Guilds courses, you will be required to complete 4 separate assessments to gain the qualification. These assessments consist of a written paper, an online test, a visual and practical assessment. 

To help you prepare for these assessments, you will be working through the course books and be provided with the necessary work pack, notes, examples of exam questions and timed mock tests as well as ample opportunities to complete the practical testing and inspection of a rig installation. We feel this approach will help provide you with the opportunity to become conversant with both the theoretical and practical elements of the course(s) and give you the confidence to perform in the assessments.

£1,395.00

The course is designed to help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for both the initial verification and certification of an electrical installation, further your knowledge and practical skills in the testing and inspection of a range of existing electrical installations, and help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for the periodic inspect and testing and certification of an electrical installation.

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