Electrical Installation (Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification)

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

City & Guilds 2392-10

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

This course is aimed at practising electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since training or who require update training before progressing to City and Guilds 2391-10. It is also suitable for those persons with limited experience of inspection and testing of electrical installations, such as those entering the industry from other engineering sectors or those working in allied trades.

Progression

Successful students may progress to the City & Guilds 2391-10 course.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age 18 years old.

Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical science and principles and experience of electrical installation work.

It is essential that course delegates bring with them a copy of Requirements for Electrical Installations: IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008 incorporating amendment no 1: 2011) (ISBN 978-1-84919-269-9), the On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2008 17th Edition) (ISBN 978-0-86341-854-9) and IEE Guidance Note 3 (Inspection and Testing) Fifth Edition (ISBN 978-0-86341-857-0).

Duration

Five days

Business Benefits

This qualification will give your staff the necessary skills and confidence to inspect and test fundamental installations and conduct initial verification.

Are there any exams?

Assessment consists of approximately two hours practical assessment and a one hour and 40 minutes GOLA online assessment.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The course covers:

fundamentals of initial verification
safe working procedures
initial inspection
test instrument calibration and accuracy
test procedures: continuity, insulation, polarity and earth electrode
test procedures: earth fault loop impedance, RCD and prospective fault current
certification
calculations for resistance of copper conductors and temperature correction for earth fault loop impedance values.

When can I study?

Various days, 9.00am - 4.00pm

Course Facts

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Start Date:

21 May 2012

Course Type:

Short-course

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:

£610. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits. Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Instalments:

Instalments are not available for paying for course fees.

Material Fees:

There are no material fees for this course

Level:

Intermediate

Course Code:

PG50

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.