Inspection, Testing & Certification Of Electrical Installations
Aim
The aim of this course is to prepare the participants for the CIty & Guilds 2391 examination.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants should be fully aware of:
- BS7671 requirements for initial verification and periodic inspection and testing
- the information required to correctly conduct the inspection and testing of an installation
- the statutory and non-statutory requirements and relevant guidance material which apply to the activity of inspecting and testing of electrical installations
- the information tobe contained on forms eg certificates and periodic inspection reports and how this information should be recorded.
Course Content
This course will cover:
- preparation for inspection and testing: requirements; information required; statutory and non-statutory requirements; certification and documentation
- inspection: items to be inspected; periodic inspection; extent and limitations and electrical safety
- testing instrumentation calibration and sequence of testing
- associated requirements, IP code, parallel circuit resistance
- installation testing: continuity of protector conductors; ring circuit continuity; insulation resistance penetration and flashover; electrical separation; special locations; polarity; earth loop impedance; earth electrode; RCD tests and prospective fault current.
- testing: practical exercises and techniques
Assessment
Practical and written examination
Entry Requirements
It is preferable that participants have completed the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations course as this is a course for qualified electricians and people of similar status employed in the electrical contracting industry.
