2391:51 - Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations Course

The course consists of 4 day in-centre training. 

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

This course covers the principles, practices and legislation for periodic inspection and testing and reporting of electrical installations in accordance with regulations and requirements.

Skills and essential background knowledge that are covered within the course include:

• Safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations.
• 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.
• Requirements for the safe testing of electrical installations which have been placed in service.
• Requirements for testing before circuits are energised.
• Requirements for testing energised installations.
• Understand and interpret test results.
• Requirements for the completion of electrical installation condition reports and associated documentation.
• How to confirm safety of system and equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning.
• How to carry out inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service.
• How to test electrical installations prior to them being placed into service.
• How to produce a condition report with recording observations and classifications.
• Health and Safety requirements.

Relevant documentation will also be covered, including:

• Requirements for the inspection.
• Reasons for inspection and testing.
• Factors that affect conductor resistance.
• Completing insulation resistance testing.
• Common earth fault loop paths.
• Methods for verifying protection.
• Methods for testing the operation of residual current devices.
• Information in condition report.

An electrical installation certificate in the UK can be issued by a qualified and registered electrician or an authorised electrical contractor. Only individuals or organisations with the necessary qualifications and certifications, such as NICEIC or ELECSA registration, are authorised to issue these certificates. These certificates are essential for confirming the safety and compliance of electrical installations.