Courses

Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations

Course Code: IS4337D (Daytime Course), IS4337BFST (Flexible Study and Training Programme)

 

This is primarily a theory based course with options to include sessions to develop practical testing skills if required

 

Course Duration

 

• Daytime course - 4 days centre based training + additional 2 hours for on-screen examination

 

• Additional centre based attendance for practical pre-assessment day where applicable

 

• Additional 6 hours for centre based practical competence assessments (applies to all course delivery options)

 

• Blended Flexible study and training programme options available for those with busy lifestyles, fully supported learning using our 24/7 on-line professional learning resources, supplied EAL endorsed course books and personal tutorials with your own dedicated tutor

• Blended course fee includes 2 x 3 hour in-centre workshop based training sessions to develop inspection and testing skills linked to relevant theory and completion of associated documentation

 

Important, please read!

 

Although not mandatory, we recommend that candidates with previous practical experience of commissioning, inspection and testing consider completing a practical pre-assessment day in our training centre

(Please note - this requirement is mandatory for candidates with limited or no previous practical experience)

 

Who is this qualification for?

 

• Prior achievement of a Level 3 Award in Requirements for Installations qualification 18th Edition of the IET Electrical Wiring Regulations, BS 7671 version 2018 or later, is a requirement for course entry

 

• For those with prior achievement of the Level 2 Fundemental Inspection and Testing qualification

 

• Both new and experienced electricians

 

Why take this course?

 

This course provides the knowledge, skills and qualifications to:

 

• Initially verify, inspect, test, commission and certificate the full scope of new electrical installations

 

• Improve employment and progression opportunities within the electrical industry

 

What is this qualification?

 

• Professional qualification that provide evidence of competence to inspect and test the full scope of electrical installations

 

• The most up-to-date qualification for initial verification and certification

 

What recognised qualification does this course provide?

 

• EAL Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (QCF)

 

The above qualification is the direct equivilent of the City & Guilds 2394 qualification and is equally recognised by all professional electrical industry organisations and bodies (e.g. Part P of the Building Regulations Accreditation Bodies)

 

What does it cover?

 

• Safe isolation and Initial verification of electrical installations

• Completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to being placed into service

• Safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations

• Testing requirements for circuits and installations before and after they are energised

• Completion of electrical installation certificates, condition reports and schedules

• Safety of systems and equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning

• Inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service

• Commissioning electrotechnical systems and equipment

 

How is the qualification assessed?

• On-screen multiple-choice examination

 

• Practical competence assessments

 

What will you need to provide?

• IET 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 - ISBN 978-1-83953-218-4

• IET Inspection and Testing Guidance Note 3 BS7671:2018+A2:2022 - ISBN 978-1-83953-236-8

• Writing materials, calculator and suitable safety footwear for workshop sessions/assessment

 

How is this course delivered?

• Daytime course - 4 days (9.00am to 4pm) delivered over two weeks

• Additional 6 hours for practical competence assessments

• Additional 2 hours for on-screen examination

• Additional 6 hours for practical pre-assessment day where applicable

 

• Flexible study and training programmes delivered to meet individual needs 

 

 How much does this course cost?

• Daytime course for qualified electricians with previous inspection and testing experience -  

       £955 (£200 deposit followed by 1 x £755 final payment prior to course commencement)

 

 

• Daytime course  for electricians with limited inspection and testing experience -

       £1170.00 including mandatory practical pre-assessment day (£200 deposit followed by 1 x £970 final

       payment prior to course commencement)

 

• Daytime course  for electricians with no previous practical inspection and testing experience -

       £1470.00 including practical skills development sessions and  mandatory practical pre-assessment day (£200

       deposit followed by 1 x £1270.00 final payment prior to course commencement)

 

• Blended flexible study and training programme for electricians with previous inspection and testing experience - £894 (£500 initial payment followed by 1 x £394 final payment prior to training centre attendance for examinations and practical competence assessments)

 

• Blended flexible study and training programme for electricians with limited inspection and testing experience - 

       £1109.00 (£500 initial payment followed by 1 x £609 final payment prior to training centre attendance for

       examinations, practical pre-assessment day and practical competence

       assessments)

 

• Blended flexible study and training programme for electricians with no inspection and testing experience - 

       £1409.00 (£500 initial payment followed by 1 x £909 final payment prior to training centre attendance for

       examinations, practical skills development sessions, practical pre-assessment day and practical competence

       assessments) 

 

• Optional pre-assessment day for electricians with previous practical experience of inspection and testing -

       £215 (Full payment required when booking)

 

Please note -  Candidates who choose an 'experienced' option without completing a 'practical pre-assessment day'

                          will be charged applicable fees in the event of any requirement for additional attempts at the practical

                          competence assessments

 

When does this course start?       

• Daytime course - contact us for next available dates

• Flexible study and training programmes - available for immediate commencement