C&G 2391-52 Inspection & Testing

Any work that has been carried out on an electrical installation will have to meet the British standards according to the BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations.

Why Choose this Course?

To ensure this can be achieved, a planned, organised and complete method of inspecting and testing of the installation will have to be undertaken by the electrician.

Whether it be the City and Guilds 2391 or the EAL Level 3 Award, these courses have been designed to give you the theoretical and practical knowledge to perform each aspect of the process confidently.

The course is designed to help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for both the initial verification and certification of an electrical installation, further your knowledge and practical skills in the testing and inspection of a range of existing electrical installations, and help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for the periodic inspect and testing and certification of an electrical installation.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those who are qualified to level 3 in electrical installations or similar equiva.

Before undertaking this qualification candidates should seriously consider undertaking the Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations and/or Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations as well as obtaining industry experience.  It is also strongly recommended that candidates have achieved a certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition (BS7671) qualifications.

COURSE DETAILS

  • C&G 2391-52 Level 3 Award in the Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations

  • The key aspects of these awards include:

    1. When an initial verification of the electrical installation is required

    2. When a periodic inspection and test of the electrical installation is required

    3. What is required for a periodic inspection and testing

    4. Safe isolation of the circuits and installation

    5. Procedure for the visual inspection

    6. The correct selection and use of the instruments for testing

    7. Procedure for 'dead' testing

    8. Procedure for 'live' testing

    9. Correct analysis and interpretation of the results

    10. Correct completion of certification and documentation

    11. Fault finding

  • IET Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022)

    IET On-Site Guide

    BS7671:2022 Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition Amendment Two

  • There are two delivery options for this course, these are:

    WEEKENDS

    Over 3 weekends, Saturdays & Sundays plus final assessment. 9.30pm 4:00pm with a break for lunch.

    · DAY 1: THEORY – WEEKEND 1

    · DAY 2: THEORY – WEEKEND 1

    · DAY 3: THEORY – WEEKEND 2

    · DAY 4: THEORY & MOCKS – WEEKEND 2

    · DAY 5: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEKEND 3

    · DAY 6: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEKEND 3

    WEEKDAYS

    This course in delivered over TWO weeks.

    Week 1: Monday – Wednesday and week 2: Monday – Wednesday from 9.30pm 4:00pm with a break for lunch. plus final assessment

    · DAY 1: THEORY – WEEK 1

    · DAY 2: THEORY – WEEK 1

    · DAY 3: THEORY – WEEK 1

    · DAY 4: THEORY & MOCKS – WEEK 2

    · DAY 5: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEK 2

    · DAY 6: PRACTICAL WORKSHOP – WEEK 2

  • 18.03.2024 - Weekdays, Mon - Wed x 2

    13.04.2024 - 3 x Weekends (Sat & Sun)

    15.06.2024 - 3 x Weekends (Sat & Sun)

    10.07.2024 - Weekdays, Wed - Fri x 2

    11.09.2024 - Weekdays, Wed - Fri x 2

    14.10.2024 - 3 x Weekends (Sat & Sun)

    13.11.2024 - Weekdays, Wed - Fri x 2

  • This course is now only £1,195 inc VAT.

    ENROL NOW (No payment required at this stage)

  • Most courses can be booked by paying a deposit with the full balance due 28 days before the course start date.

    We also have flexible payment options so you can spread the cost of the course over a number of months - interest free.

    For more information on our payment plans please visit: www.optima-ect.com/request-a-payment-plan

  • Most questions can be answered by visiting our frequently asked questions page

    https://www.optima-ect.com/faqs

  • You can access our learner handbook by clicking the following link. Here, you'll find all the information you need as a learner and new member with us.

    https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=MTA107143

  • Is the 2391-52 course delivered in small groups?

    Yes, this course is delivered in small groups of no more than 10 learners.

  • How many days is the Inspectioin & Testing course?

    The C&G 2391-52 course is a 6 day course and runs over the weekends or weekdays.

  • Is the Inspection & Testing course accredited?

    Yes, the 2391-52 course is a City & Guilds qualification and is the most ui to date version.

Course Breakdown

  • 6 day course plus exam and final practial assessment.

  • Weekday and weekend options available.

Delivery

This course will be delivered over 6 full days (which will either be delivered over 2 weeks or 3 weekends).

The Practical Workshop is delivered is where you will be shown how to use a tester, practice fault finding all of the other elements that are required to successfully complete the Final Practical Assessment.

This Final Practical Assessment is a one to one assessment and takes approx. four hours and this is scheduled at a time that works for you.  We run these assessments over the weekends and evenings so you will able to complete these without taking additional time off work to do so.  You will be offered a number of slots for you to complete your assessment. 

Examination & Assessment Criteria

During these sessions you will cover the above aspects as well as the statutory and non-statutory requirements, the health and safety requirements, the theoretical principles and practical elements of the inspection and testing and the completion of all the necessary documentation.

We will also be preparing you for the examinations for each course. For each of the City and Guilds courses, you will be required to complete 4 separate assessments to gain the qualification. These assessments consist of a written paper, an online test, a visual and practical assessment.

To help you prepare for these assessments, you will be working through the course books and be provided with the necessary work pack, notes, examples of exam questions and timed mock tests as well as ample opportunities to complete the practical testing and inspection of a rig installation. We feel this approach will help provide you with the opportunity to become conversant with both the theoretical and practical elements of the course(s) and give you the confidence to perform in the assessments.

Payment plans

We recognise that paying for some of our courses all at once can be challenging. Therefore, on our more extended programmes, you have the opportunity to earn while you learn. This means you can make interest-free weekly or monthly payments, which has proven beneficial for numerous students in successfully completing their courses while managing their finances effectively.

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