Course Outline
Aimed at
Anybody involved in initial verification and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.
Course entry requirements
Must be a fully qualified, experienced and competent electrician, and have the 18th edition qualification.
Method
A series of lectures, discussions, demonstrations and practice on the requirements and techniques required for inspection and testing of installations, based on GN 3 of BS 7671. Guidance and practice on efficient exam question answering.
Course resources required
Tools and test equipment is available but preferable to bring your own.
Content
- Statutory requirements of Electricity at Work Regulations for initial verification and periodic inspection and testing.
- Implications of non-compliance.
- Safe systems of work, including isolation procedures and working near live.
- Requirements of BS 7671 2018 and revision of changes.
- Pre-inspection/testing requirements (competence, extent and limitations, information).
- Inspection schedule and practice for initial verification.
- Inspection schedule and practice for industrial periodic reporting.
- Observations reporting (codes).
- Test equipment requirements.
- Testing sequence, techniques and practice.
- Interpretation of test results.
- Documentation, certification and reporting.
- Practice on typical exam questions.
Duration
8/9 days delivery which includes a written examination and inspection, a 3-hour practical assessment, plus a 2-hour online examination.
Cost
£995 + vat
Dates: W/c 14th July 2025 continuing into w/c 21st July