Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations Course (C&G 2391-52)
This comprehensive course combines the City & Guilds 2391-50 and 2391-51 into one course and covers in detail the applications of conducting Initial Verification and Periodic Inspections of electrical installations. This course will enable you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to conduct inspection and testing of electrical installations per the requirements of Part 6 of BS7671 and the Institution of Engineering Technology's Guidance Note 3 (GN3).
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based tutorials and practical assignments. Delegates will be assessed through a mixture of theory and practical tests.
These will include:
- Safe Isolation
- Automatic Disconnection of Supply
- Earthing Systems
- Initial Verification
- Periodic Inspection and Testing
- Sequence of tests and testing methods
- Single and Three phase testing
- Theory principles
- Expected results by use of formulas
- Completion of documentation
- Observations and Coding
- Applying observations to BS7671
The course is aimed at practising electricians who wish to obtain a recognised qualification in inspection and testing, including periodic inspection and initial verification. Delegates should already hold an 18th Edition Certificate and be familiar with the IET's GN3. We also strongly recommend delegates have suitable practical experience of testing before attending this course. A BS7671 wiring regulations course and/or a Refresher course prior to attendance would be beneficial.
Proof of the following will be required before attending:
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671
- Experience as a practicing Electrician.
As well as one of the following:
- C&G 236 Parts A & B
- C&G 2360 Parts 1 & 2
- C&G 2351
- C&G 2365
- AM2
Delegates should bring the following to the course (publications are available to purchase in advance):
- Own test instruments
- Hand tools
- Safe isolation equipment
- IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (BS7671:2018) Amendment 2 2022 brown book
- IET On-site Guide 18th Edition A2:2022
- IET Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing A2:2022
- Exam Preparation: Electrical Installations (2391)
Successful delegates will receive a City & Guilds certificate.
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