Testing & Inspection: Combined - 2391-52 (C&G)
Develop the knowledge and practical skills to inspect, test and certify new and existing electrical installations with the City & Guilds Inspection & Testing qualification (2391-52). Designed for practising electricians, this course combines initial verification and periodic inspection, covering safe inspection, testing, fault identification, and the completion of certification and reporting documentation.
Description
The City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations is designed for experienced electrical professionals who want to enhance their ability to inspect, test and report on electrical installations.
The course covers both the initial verification of new installations and the periodic inspection of existing installations. You'll develop your understanding of inspection requirements, safe isolation procedures, testing methods and the documentation required to demonstrate compliance.
Through a combination of technical learning and practical exercises, you'll gain experience using electrical test instruments, completing inspection procedures and producing key documentation including Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs) and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
1. Is this course right for you?
This course is ideal for:
- Practising electricians looking to develop inspection and testing skills.
- Electrical contractors who want to expand their services.
- Electricians responsible for testing and certification work.
- Electrical professionals undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Installers who want a combined qualification covering initial verification and periodic inspection.
- Experienced electrical operatives looking to strengthen their compliance knowledge.
2. Why take this qualification?
Inspection and testing is an essential part of electrical work, helping to ensure installations are safe, compliant and suitable for continued use. The City & Guilds 2391-52 qualification provides a recognised route for electricians looking to develop their competence in both initial verification and periodic inspection.
By completing this qualification you'll:
- Develop practical inspection and testing skills.
- Understand the requirements for inspecting new and existing installations.
- Learn how to use electrical test equipment correctly.
- Gain experience completing EICs and EICRs.
- Strengthen your ability to undertake electrical compliance work.
3. What you'll learn
During the course, you'll learn how to:
- Understand the requirements and responsibilities associated with inspection and testing.
- Follow safe isolation procedures before carrying out electrical testing.
- Complete initial verification checks on new electrical installations.
- Carry out periodic inspection of existing electrical installations.
- Use electrical test instruments to complete required testing procedures.
- Perform tests including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance and RCD operation.
- Identify and record electrical defects and non-compliances.
- Complete Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs).
- Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
- Produce accurate inspection and testing documentation.
4. What's Included?
Your course includes:
- Tutor-led classroom training.
- Practical inspection and testing exercises.
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment.
- Guidance on certification and reporting requirements.
- Written examination.
- Practical assessment.
- Written assignments.
- City & Guilds certification upon successful completion.
5. Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for experienced electrical professionals and is not suitable for learners with limited electrical installation experience.
Learners should hold relevant qualifications and experience, including:
- Level 3 Electrotechnical vocational qualification.
- Level 3 Initial Verification of Electrical Installations qualification.
- A current BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations qualification.
Learners may be required to provide evidence of their existing skills, knowledge and experience before enrolment.
6. Assessment
Assessment includes a combination of theoretical and practical elements. Learners will complete a written examination, practical inspection and testing exercises, and written assignments covering inspection, testing, reporting and certification procedures.
7. Where can this qualification lead?
The City & Guilds 2391-52 qualification demonstrates developed competence in inspection and testing and can support electricians looking to take on a wider range of electrical compliance responsibilities.
After completing this qualification, learners may choose to continue developing their skills through further specialist training, including:
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations updates and CPD.
- EV Charging installation qualifications.
- Solar PV installation training.
- Battery Storage installation training.
- Further electrical compliance and inspection training.
This qualification can help experienced electricians broaden the services they provide and develop their role within the electrical industry.