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Why choose this course?
The City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations is a highly regarded qualification for electricians looking to develop their inspection, testing, and certification skills.
By completing this course, candidates will:
- Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to inspect, test, and certify electrical installations.
- Gain an understanding of the requirements of BS 7671 in relation to inspection and testing.
- Learn how to carry out initial verification of new electrical installations.
- Understand the procedures for periodic inspection and testing of existing installations.
- Produce electrical certificates and inspection reports accurately and professionally.
- Enhance their ability to identify defects, faults, and non-compliances within electrical installations.
- Improve their employability and career prospects within the electrotechnical industry.
- Demonstrate competence in a specialist area of the electrical industry that is highly valued by employers.
- Support progression into roles involving testing, inspection, maintenance, and compliance.
- Increase confidence when carrying out electrical inspection and testing in domestic, commercial, and industrial environments.
Further information
The City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations is designed for qualified electricians who wish to develop their knowledge and practical skills in the inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations.
This course is suitable for:
- Qualified electricians working in domestic, commercial, or industrial environments.
- Electricians who are required to carry out inspection, testing, and certification as part of their role.
- Individuals who have completed an Electrical Apprenticeship and are looking to broaden their skill set.
- Experienced electricians seeking formal recognition of their inspection and testing competence.
- Electrical maintenance engineers responsible for inspecting and testing electrical systems.
- Self-employed electricians who carry out installation, maintenance, and certification work.
- Electricians wishing to progress into specialist testing and inspection roles.
- Those looking to improve their understanding of BS 7671 requirements relating to inspection, testing, and certification.
Candidates should have a good understanding of electrical installation work and current wiring regulations prior to attending the course, as the qualification builds upon existing electrical knowledge and experience. The course is particularly beneficial for electricians who need to inspect, test, verify, and certify electrical installations as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
- Understand the legal and regulatory requirements relating to the inspection and testing of electrical installations.
- Gain an understanding of the inspection and testing requirements contained within BS 7671.
- Learn the principles of initial verification for new electrical installations.
- Understand the requirements and procedures for periodic inspection and testing of existing installations.
- Develop knowledge of the sequence and purpose of inspection and testing processes.
- Learn how to interpret and complete electrical certificates and inspection reports correctly.
- Understand the significance of test results and how they are used to determine compliance.
- Learn how to identify common installation defects, faults, and non-compliances.
- Develop an understanding of safe isolation procedures and safe working practices related to inspection and testing.
- Gain the underpinning knowledge required to confidently undertake inspection, testing, and certification activities in line with industry standards.
Following successful completion of the 2391-52 qualification, candidates may wish to undertake further specialist training, including:
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Installation
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation
- City and Guilds Design, Erect and Verification 2396
The City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing Course is a classroom-based theory programme designed for electricians and electrical professionals who wish to develop their understanding of the principles and requirements of inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations.