Electrical Inspection and Testing Course in Bedworth – PQMS Training
Cost£650.00
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Electrical Installations Inspection, Testing and Certification Course. Work-based training at your workplace. This five-day course is designed for electricians already working in the industry who need to carry out periodic inspection, testing and certification of existing electrical installations. You'll cover safe isolation of circuits, testing energised installations, inspecting and recording installation condition, and interpreting test results. The course builds directly on your on-the-job experience, making it practical and immediately applicable to your work.
Who this course is for
This course will cover the periodic inspection and testing of an existing installation. Requirements for the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations, requirements for testing, inspecting and recording the condition of electrical installations, the safe testing of electrical installations which are in service, testing energised installations, understand and interpreting test results
What you will learn
You'll learn how to safely isolate electrical circuits and installations before testing.
You'll understand the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of existing installations.
You'll practise testing electrical installations that are live and in service.
You'll learn how to inspect and record the condition of electrical installations accurately.
You'll develop the skills to interpret test results and identify faults or non-compliance.
You'll understand the certification process and how to complete the required documentation.
How you will learn
Training is delivered in a work-based setting, applying inspection and testing procedures to real electrical installations. Learning is hands-on and practical throughout. Assessment covers both knowledge and practical competence, including safe isolation procedures, testing methods, and the accurate interpretation and recording of results. Your employer supports your learning as you work through the five-day programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. PQMS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical inspector: carry out periodic inspection and certification of installations.
Approved electrician: take on inspection and testing responsibilities on site.
Electrical installer: how to become an electrical installer with inspection competence.
Electrical contracts manager: oversee testing and compliance across multiple sites.
Maintenance electrician: inspect and certify installations in commercial or industrial settings.
Self-employed electrician: offer periodic inspection and certification services to clients.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2396) - covers design principles and verification, broadening your scope of work.
Level 4 Award in Electrical Energy Efficiency (City and Guilds 2399) - for electricians moving into energy assessment and efficiency consultancy.
AM2 Assessment - the industry competence assessment required for JIB Gold Card status, recognised by major contractors.
