The course is suitable for practising electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or who require some update of training before going onto other City & Guilds qualifications. The qualification is also suitable for those with limited experience of initial inspection and periodic inspection of electrical installations, such as those entering the industry from other engineering disciplines. City & Guilds cannot accept registrations from those under the age of 18 for this course.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
2391-52 Inspection & Testing course develops the specialist skills needed to inspect, test and verify electrical installations safely.
Further information
This qualification must not be taken by learners new to the industry who do not possess sufficient skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake inspection and testing safely and competently. This qualification is also not suitable for learners with limited experience of working in the electrotechnical sector, or who do not already hold relevant Level 3 electrotechnical qualifications.
This qualification is intended for suitably qualified electricians that hold relevant Level 3 Electrotechnical qualifications, who want to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD), learn new skills, and enhance their understanding of initial and periodic inspection and testing.
It would be expected that delegates have knowledge and understanding of electrical science and principles and experience of electrical installation work either within the electrical contracting industry or an allied trade. It is recommended that delegates have a level 3 electrical qualification. This can be the 2365, the 2330 or the older 2360 level 3 qualification.
- Initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installations
- How to inspect electrical installations and identify defects
- How to use electrical test equipment correctly
- How to interpret test results
- How to identify faults and dangerous conditions
- How to check installations against BS 7671
- How to complete Electrical Installation Certificates and schedules
- Safe isolation and safe working practices
- How to carry out periodic inspection and testing and produce appropriate reports
On successful completion, candidates will be able to progress to the City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (2396) Offered at our Crawley Campus
To achieve the qualification delegates must complete one online multiple-choice test and one practical assignment?
£1190.00 per person