Principles, Practices & Legislation for periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of electrical installations and

Principles, Practices & Legislation for initial verification and certification

  • 2 x Multiple choice online exams - during the daytime set for 3pm.
  • 3 x Practical Assignments over 3 half days.


This course has been designed for fully qualified electricians who have already attained the City & Guilds 2382-15 and wish to enhance their personal and professional development.

Some of the Electrical Industry organisations recommend/require the attainment of an Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification. These qualifications are recognised by JIB and endorsed by the NICEIC.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to seek further recognition in the electrical industry and go on to do another specialist course.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

To join this course you must have attained a recognised electrical qualification and not be colour blind i.e.:

  • C&G 2360 Part 2 or C&G 2330 Level 3
  • G&G NVQ Level 3 in Electrical installations
  • Graded as an electrician through the JIB, or has gained recognition as such through time served in industry, or recognised equivalent from EU or other country.

You will also need to have completed the 18th Edition.

Photocopies of certificates will be required prior to the start of the course.

A minimum level 1 Functional skills in English, grade D or above in GCSE English or an IELTS level of 5 or above. If you don't have any of these qualifications, you will need to take a short English test to ensure you are working at the right level in order to be successful when you take your exam for the course.

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP01106 11/01/2024 £835.00 £835.00 £835.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

£835.00 - This must be paid before the start date.

Alternatively, you can set up a recurring payment plan with the college to pay in instalments. This must be arranged before the start date. 

Course content

Course Content 

The course consists of theory and practice of the inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations.

The course syllabus will cover the following subjects:

  • Safe systems of work
  • Isolation procedure
  • Testing-CPC continuity
  • Continuity of final ring
  • Insulation resistance
  • Earth fault loop impedance
  • Prospective short circuit current
  • Operation of RCD\'s
  • Earth electrode resistance
  • Polarity
  • Inspection and testing certificates
  • Assessment of general characteristics

On completion of this course you will be able to;

  • Understand their responsibilities under BS7671
  • Carry-out Inspection and Testing to the current Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations
  • Complete all relevant documentation relating to Inspection and Testing.

More info

Start Day/Time 

5.00 - 8.00pm

 

Spring Course:

Session 1 - Thursday 22nd February 2024

Session 2 - Thursday 29th February 2024

Session 3 - Thursday 7th March 2024

Session 4 - Thursday 21st March 2024

Session 5 - Thursday 28th March 2024

Session 6 - Thursday 18th April 2024

Session 7 - Thursday 25th April 2024

Session 8 - Thursday 2nd May 2024

Session 9 - Thursday 9th May 2024

Session 10 - Thursday 16th May 2024

 

(Please note, there is no session for the half term on Thursday 14th March for Staff Development Day, as well as no session on Thursday 4th April and Thursday 11th April due to the Easter break). 

Duration 

10 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

Level 3

Awarding Body 

EAL

Curriculum Area 

Construction - Building Services

More about the course 

We look to run courses throughout the academic year. For more information, please contact our Electrical Installations Administrator at harrisonm2@bpc.ac.uk or 01202 205754 

Duration 

10 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

Level 3

Awarding Body 

EAL