Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations Training Course

A training course delivered by experienced engineers leading to the City & Guilds Level 3: the Certificate for Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds Scheme 2391.

The Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) wiring regulations are the definitive standards for the electrical industry for the installation, safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems.  The City & Guilds scheme, 2391 is aimed at practising electricians with relevant experience who have passed the 16th edition wiring regulations course, City & Guilds 2381, and are able to carry out the required tests on electrical installations.

The scheme is assessed by a test of 2.5 hours duration, and a set of practical assessments carried out after the training course.  The exam and assessments are externally set and marked by City & Guilds.  Certification for this course is from City & Guilds.

·   2391-101 Section A comprises 20 short answer questions (1 hour)

·   2391-101 Section B comprises 6 questions (1.5 hours)

·   2391-102 is the practical component and consists of 4 practical assessments

Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (City & Guilds 2391)

The course syllabus comprises two components,

1)         2391-101 Inspection, Testing and Certification and

2)         2391-102 Periodic Inspection and Testing.

The syllabus for each component is as follows,

2391-101 Inspection, Testing and Certification Practical competence

·   Selection and testing of instruments, completing inspection reports, carrying out a periodic inspection, preparation for inspection and testing,

·   The legal framework and guidance notes,

·   Inspection items to be checked, BS 7671 requirements,

·   The extent and limitation of a Periodic Inspection report,

·   The requirements for safety, testing instruments,

·   Sequence of tests, protective conductors, ring circuits, Insulation resistance, penetration and flashover, electrical separation, special installations and locations, the IP Code, polarity, earth fault loop impedance, earth electrodes, residual circuit devices, prospective fault current

2391-102 Periodic Inspection and Testing.

Candidates carry out 4 specific practical assessments on a simulated test rig designed for the purpose.  They have to satisfy all the performance criteria and observe the correct health and safety procedures.

Assessment 1 – Installation Inspection

Assessment 2 – Insulation resistance test

Assessment 3 – Phase Earth loop impedance test

Assessment 4 – Tests required completing the Periodic Inspection report

IPS International provides suitable tools and test instruments to carry out all the tests on the simulated installation training rig.  The full training tuition programme comprises:-

·   The requirements of BS 7671:2001 for inspection, testing and certification

·   Guidance given in IEE Guidance Note 3, Inspection & Testing,

·   Practical demonstrations and practical testing sessions,

·   Preparation for the practical assessments and written examination,

·   A (closed book) exam in two sections comprising short answer and structured questions.

·   A practical assessment, which will be carried out at a half-day session during or following the training course.