The course is suitable for practising electricians who require some update of training before going onto other City & Guilds qualifications. The qualification is also suitable for those with experience of initial inspection and periodic inspection of electrical installations. City & Guilds cannot accept registrations from those under the age of 18 for this course.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection & Testing course, you’ll learn how to inspect, test and verify electrical installations safely and correctly.
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 carry out tests
- 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
Candidates are advised to bring with them:
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Writing/drawing equipment?
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A calculator?
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A copy of IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (BS 7671:Orange Book)?
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Guidance Note 3 (Brown Copy 18th Edition), On Site Guide?
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Highlighter pens or coloured sticky/page tabs?