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Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations
Leading to the City & Guilds 2391 Level 3 qualification
A highly prized qualification in the electrical industry, demonstrating knowledge and ability to conduct electrical testing, inspection and certification of electrical installations spanning domestic and commercial supplies, allowing the holder to issue periodic and new installation test certificates.
Description
Developed in association with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC), this is the formal qualification in inspection, testing and verification of electrical installations spanning both domestic and 3-phase commercial electrical supplies. The C&G 2391 is the preferred applicant qualification to attain the status of NICEIC Qualifying Supervisor. An intensive 3 days course covering all aspects of inspection and testing in preparation for the City and Guilds 2391 written examination and practical assessment. The course follows the City & Guilds syllabus and includes a written examination and a practical test to achieve the certificate. Time is allowed for techniques and practice so that candidates are conversant with the inspection and testing procedure for BS7671: 2008, understand the need to be able to complete the documentation to BS7671: 2008 and have the knowledge to undertake the City & Guilds 2391 theory examination and practical assessment.
Who it’s for
Designed for experienced electricians and staff of electrical contracting companies who require training in the techniques of inspection, testing and certification of an electrical installation to BS7671: 2008. The qualification forms part of the NICEIC Qualifying Supervisors Scheme.
Entry Requirements
A sound electrical knowledge and experience is essential. The technical requirements of this qualification are at the high end of the electrical contracting spectrum and require candidates to be fully conversant with the electrical regulations. Its content and assessment criteria outweigh the requirements defined under Part P of the Building Regulations. To stand the best chance of success, we strongly recommend candidates attain their certificates in Fundamental Inspection, Testing & Initial Verification (C&G 2392-10) and the 17th Edition (C&G 2382) before undertaking this course. However, consideration, advice and guidance can be given to interested applicants.
Contents
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Introduction and overview to the testing and inspection process
- Legal requirements of BS7671: 2008 for inspection, testing and certification
- Testing equipment (including practice on)
- Order of Tests (including practice on)
- Continuity of protective conductors (including practice on)
- Insulation resistance tests (including practice on)
- Polarity and earth electrode tests (including practice on)
- Earth fault loop impedance tests (including practice on)
- RCD tests (including practice on)
- Rarely used tests (including practice on)
- Results recording
- Using Guidance Note 3
- Test result verification
- Inspection
- Issuing and completing certification
- Examination guidance
- Formal assessment and examination
Duration
3 days, plus a further day for the assessment and examination. Assessment is by a 2½ hour written exam and ½ day practical assessment. City & Guilds are responsible for setting the written paper and it is only released six times per year.
Outcomes
Having successfully completed the assessment tasks, candidates will receive a full C&G 2391 Certificate.
Note: The NICEIC maintains a roll of approved contractors who meet the national safety standard BS 7671 (the IEE Wiring Regulations) and other relevant technical standards. The C&G 2391 is the preferred applicant qualification to attain the status of Qualifying Supervisor
Supporting publications
Course handouts and publications are provided for the course, but candidates are advised to have their own copy of the following publications:
- BS7671:2008 The 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations ISBN: 130864318440
- The IEE published On-Site Guide 2008 ISBN: 9780863418549
- The IEE published Guidance Note 3 ISBN: 0852969562
Whilst the paper-based examination you will undertake is ‘closed book’ meaning you are not permitted any materials for reference or guidance, your training and study is based on the content of these industry publications and you will refer to them throughout the course. These publications are also a must-have reference guide for anyone involved in the electrical industry and are therefore an essential inclusion in an electrician’s library. They are available from ATL at a discount.
Domestic arrangements
Candidates will be provided with a light lunch and refreshments on each day of attendance.
Regulatory requirement?
No, but the C&G 2391 is highly prized throughout the electrical industry.
Progression routes - n/a
