Employers
This testing and inspection training course is for experienced electricians who are responsible for periodic inspection and certification of electrical installations.
Course costs include training, assessment & certification fees.
The course includes training on the following:
• Electricity at Work Regulations
• BS7671 & GN3
• Periodic Inspection and Testing process
• Practical Inspection and Testing process
• Understanding Condition Report codes
• Completion of Condition Report
This course is for practising electricians who are experienced in inspection and testing - understanding the operation of own test instruments is advised.
A BS7671 Wiring Regulations course and/or a refresher course prior to attendance would be beneficial.
Learners must hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrotechnical, such as City & Guilds 5357 Level 3, 2365 Level 3 or 8202 Level 3.
Proof of qualification is required for enrolment.
Modules breakdown
The course focuses on the specific methods required for inspecting and testing all types of electrical installations, both single and three-phase in accordance with the current BS 7671 requirements.
It encompasses the inspection and testing techniques as outlined in IET Guidance Note 3, along with how to professionally complete Certification and Reports.
Tests Covered Include:
• Continuity of protective conductors
• Continuity of ring final circuit conductors
• Insulation resistanceearth electrode resistance
• Polarity and phase sequencing
• Earth fault loop impedance
• Prospective fault current
• Earth fault loop impedance
• RCD testing
Key areas covered include:
• Safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
• Requirements for initial verification of electrical installations
• Requirements for periodic inspection and testing
• Requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to their being placed into service
• Rrequirements for the safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations
• Requirements for testing before circuits are energised
• Requirements for testing energised installations
• Requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation
• Requirements for the completion of electrical installation condition reports and associated documentation
• Safety of systems and equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning,
• Inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
The course includes the following assessments:
• A practical assessment
• 2 short response written examination papers which are open book
Fees: £850.00
Fees Advanced Learning Loan: £0.00
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