- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- Start Date & time
- Various start dates
- Qualification Type
- Other non-advanced qual
- Course Type
- Part-Time
- Duration
- 7 daytime sessions (one per week) plus additional attendance required for assessments.
£995.00
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The City & Guilds 2391-52 Combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing course is a part-time commercial course for electricians who hold a relevant Level 3 electrotechnical qualification such as an SVQ in Electrical Installation and the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).
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What will I learn?
The City & Guilds 2391-52 Combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing qualification is for practising electricians who want to expand their skills and knowledge and continue their professional development. It provides specialist knowledge and skills, including appropriate legislation, inspection and testing techniques, completing and issuing certificates or reports and understanding of results and measurements.
This course is not suitable for those who are new to the electrotechnical industry.
Delegates enrolling on this course will achieve a greater understanding of initial verification and periodic inspection & testing in both new and older properties in the UK; domestic, commercial and industrial aspects are covered.
The course is delivered in line with BS7671:2022 Wiring Regulations (18th Edition Amendment 2). There are extensive updates and changes from the 17th to the 18th Edition therefore all candidates must have the 18th edition of the BS7671 Wiring Regulations to undertake this course.
The assessment consists of 3 parts:
- An online multiple-choice test
- A written exam
- A practical assessment
The course consists of 7 daytime sessions (one per week) 9am - 4pm. There is no class on Tuesday 15 October due to the October break
The assessment details and arrangements are confirmed during the course and may require additional attendance out with the course start and end date.
A basic level of IT skills is beneficial to candidates due to student account set-up and the online assessment which is undertaken on a PC or laptop (provided by the College). If you require support with IT please let us know at the time of booking.
As this course is categorised as part-time commercial training, it is not eligible for any fee waiver or funding via the College. The student is liable for the payment of fees, unless an external training grant or employer support is confirmed at time of booking.
Entry requirements (minimum)
City & Guilds recently reviewed the competence requirements for periodic inspection and testing activity to improve quality and safety within the industry.
Therefore, entrants must be a qualified electrician and have all of the following:
- Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 certificate (amendment 2 recommended)
- Level 3 electrotechnical qualification such as SVQ Electrical Installation
- Sufficient electrical industry experience
Candidates are recommended to have access to the following:
- Laptop or Smart device
- Internet / WiFi
- Microsoft Teams
This will enable access to e-learning materials and a communication channel with the trainer and training group between sessions. Office 365 Service is included in your student account which you will have access to for the duration of the course.
Jobs and further study
On successful completion, delegates will be able to efficiently and accurately carry out initial verification and inspection and testing on electrical installations and those who are qualified electricians can also progress on to courses such as
Making an application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.
Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.