Level 3

Advanced Inspection and Testing

Duration Age Group Study Cost Available Locations
5 WEEKS ADULT PART TIME EVENING £1000 Luckyn Lane Campus
Duration Age Group Study Cost Available Locations
5 WEEKS ADULT PART TIME EVENING £1000 Luckyn Lane Campus

Overview

This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. This qualification offers three pathways depending on the type of inspection and testing required or previous qualifications gained by learners.

Why should I do this course?

This qualification is intended for practicing electricians who want to expand their skills and knowledge in the area of Initial Verification and/or Periodic Inspection and continue their professional development.
 

Entry Requirements

  • City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357-13/91)
  • City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357-23/92)
  • City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356-99)
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)
  • Equivalent historical qualifications (see EAS Table 4B/4C) EAS Qualifications guide December 2020 (theiet.org)

or

  • ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

Course Structure

  • Understand the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
  • Understand safety management procedures when undertaking periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements for the periodic inspection of an electrical installation
  • Understand the requirements for testing electrical installations during periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
  • Perform periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations

Assessment & Feedback

Assessment will be through a multiple-choice on-line test and a practical task.

What Next...

On successful completion learners can also progress on to the City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations.