Inspection & Testing

Who is the qualification for?

It is aimed at practising electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or who require some update of training. The minimum requirements for entry onto this course are either an NVQ  Level 3 qualification in an electrotechnical subject, an ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician card. Qualification in the current edition of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations is also a pre-requisite for entry onto this course. Documented evidence of qualification needs to be submitted to the centre prior to attendance or on the first day of the course. Previous practical experience of the Inspection and Testing process and performing the relevant tests is a pre-requisite for this course

What does the qualification cover?

This qualification prepares candidates for the initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installation work.

Course Duration – 5 days

Entry Requirements

Entry to these qualifications require you to have ‘experience and knowledge of inspection and testing.’ It is useful for you to have taken the entry level City & Guilds 2392 Level 2 if you’re new to testing and inspection.

The 2391-52 and EAL 6033/2625/6 course packages are intended for people working in the electrical industry who have existing knowledge of inspection and testing but who need to complete the formal qualifications and refresh and/or upgrade their skills in initial verification, certification, periodic inspection & testing of electrical installations. All candidates must be over 18 years old.

Options? – If you do not meet the above requirements you may wish to consider our City & Guilds 2392 course and/or 18th Edition course.

City & Guilds 2391-52 and EAL 6033/2625/6 Course Content:

Safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations

Requirements for initial verification 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
Safety of systems and equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning
Requirements for Inspecting and Testing of existing electrical installations
The completion of the Electrical Installation Condition Report and Supporting Documentation
Requirements for completing the periodic inspection of electrical installations
The differences between periodic inspection and initial verification