Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-50)

Learn the specialist skills required to verify new electrical installations with leading electrical training provider, GTEC.

This 4-day training course is certified by City & Guilds (2391-50) and delivers specialist knowledge and skills, including appropriate legislation, inspection and testing techniques, completing and issuing certificates or reports and understanding of results and measurements.

This Level 3 course is suitable for operatives who wish to verify new installations and do not require the Periodic Inspection and Testing element.

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Course cost

£795.00 exc. VAT

Course duration

4 days

Accreditation

City & Guilds

Course information

This Level 3 Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-50) course enables operatives to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to design, install, inspect and test electrical installations. It does not cover periodic inspection and testing.

During the course, you will receive practical training, including work on:

Purpose-built electrical rigs; and
Live equipment within a fully functioning plant room.

You will also cover theory relating to health & safety, industry regulations and best-practice.

At the end of day 4, candidates will complete a written multiple-choice assessment and two practical tasks.

On completion of this course, candidates will receive City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate.

Depending on individual requirements, we also offer two alternative training routes:

2391-52 Combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing – suitable for experienced electricians who have never gained formal qualifications in inspection and testing or who may wish to update and reaffirm their skills.
2391-51 Periodic Inspection – suitable for operatives who have previously gained qualifications in Initial Verification and wish to expand their skills to include reporting on the condition of existing electrical installations.

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There are no formal pre-requisites, however, you should have suitable knowledge of electrical theory and ideally be working within the electrical industry or a related sector.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss your requirements, give us a quick call on 01969 666111 and speak to our training department.

You will require the new 18th Edition book, Guidance Note 3 (18th Edition) and the revised 18th Edition On-site Guide. We can provide these books for you at cost - please contact our training department team on 01969 666111 for further details.

Training, assessment and certification and all other course materials are included.

The course consists of 4 days in-centre training.

Successful candidates will receive their City & Guilds certificate approximately four to six weeks following completion of the course.

The course is designed help candidates understand the principles, practices and legislation for the initial verification of electrical installations with regulation and requirements.

Skills and essential background knowledge for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrical installations are covered within the course, including:

Safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
Requirements for initial verification of electrical installations
Requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to their being placed into service
Requirements for the safe testing and commissioning 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
Inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
Commissioning electro-technical systems and equipment

You will also cover:

Procedures
Health and Safety requirements
Relevant documentation
Requirements for the inspection
Factors that affect conductor resistance values
Common earth fault loop paths
Methods for verifying protection
Requirements for determining fault currents
Procedures for dealing with clients

An electrical installation certificate is an official document that certifies the safety and compliance of an electrical installation in the UK. This certificate is typically issued after an electrical installation has been inspected, tested and found to meet the relevant electrical regulations and standards. It provides evidence that the installation has been carried out by a competent and qualified electrician or contractor.

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Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-50)

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