Level 3 Electrical Inspection and Testing Course in Exeter – The Focus Training Group – Part-time

Cost£996.00
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Electrical Inspection and Testing Course in Exeter. Classes run at The Focus Training Group. This five-day course is designed for practising electricians who want to carry out initial verification and periodic inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations. You must be at least 18 years old to enrol and must provide evidence of this. The course covers the City and Guilds 2391-52 package, which combines both the 2391-50 and 2391-51 units in one efficient route. It gives you the electrical inspection and testing qualification you need to certify installations legally and professionally.

Who this course is for

This package has been developed for practicing electricians who wish to carry out Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations and has been designed to offer a cost-effective and efficient method of achieving either the 2391-50 or the 2391-51 in isolation or combining both as part of a convenient package to achieve the 2391-52.

Candidates must provide evidence that they are at least 18 years old.

Candidates must provide evidence that they are a practicing electrician and holds one of the following:

Completed Installation Electrician Apprenticeship with The Focus Training Group

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)

Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification

Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker or working towards this qualification

Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services

Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification.

Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings

Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification or working towards this qualification

EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation

Equivalent historical qualifications

ECS Gold Card for a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card, note: competence person schemes are not accepted

Entry requirements

This package has been developed for practicing electricians who wish to carry out Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations and has been designed to offer a cost-effective and efficient method of achieving either the 2391-50 or the 2391-51 in isolation or combining both as part of a convenient package to achieve the 2391-52. Candidates must provide evidence that they are at least 18 years old.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to carry out initial verification of electrical installations.
  • You'll learn how to plan and conduct periodic inspection and testing.
  • You'll learn how to complete certification documentation for electrical installations.
  • You'll learn how to apply the requirements of BS 7671 during inspection and testing.
  • You'll learn how to identify faults and non-compliances in electrical systems.
  • You'll learn how to produce accurate inspection and test results and reports.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in a classroom setting over five days. Learning combines theory sessions with practical assessment activities. Assessment for the City and Guilds 2391-52 includes written examinations and practical assessments covering both initial verification and periodic inspection and testing. You will need to demonstrate competence in completing the relevant certification paperwork.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Focus Training Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical installer, carrying out and certifying new installations
  • Periodic inspection electrician, testing existing installations for compliance
  • Approved contractor electrician, working under NICEIC or NAPIT schemes
  • Maintenance electrician, inspecting and testing commercial or industrial systems
  • Self-employed electrician, offering inspection and certification services

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2391-50) or Periodic Inspection and Testing (2391-51) - if you want to focus on one area rather than the combined route.
  • Level 4 Award in Electrical Safety Management - suitable if you move into a supervisory or compliance role.
  • AM2 Assessment - required if you are working toward full JIB electrician status.

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