Courses

EAL Level 2 Award in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification 

Course Code: IS0144BFST (Blended Flexible Study and Training Option)

 

 

Course Duration

 

 

• Blended flexible study and training  for those with busy lifestyles, fully supported learning using our 24/7 on-line professional learning resources, supplied EAL endorsed qualification learning guide course book and personal tutorials with your own dedicated tutor

 

• 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

• Attendance required at our centre for 1 hour on-screen multiple choice open book examination and 3 hour practical competence assessment

 

 

Who is this qualification for?

 

• Domestic installers with good working knowledge of the IET Electrical Wiring Regulations BS 7671

 

• Both new and experienced electricians who are looking to develop fundamental inspection and testing skills 

 

 

Why take this course?

 

This course provides the knowledge, skills and qualifications to:

 

 

• Gain fundamental inspection and testing knowledge and develop practical skills for single phase installations

 

 

• Improve employment and progression opportunities within the electrical industry

 

  

 

What is this qualification?

 

• This qualification is accredited at Level 2 and facilitates progression to a number of other industry recognised qualifications

 

What accredited qualification does this course provide?

 

• EAL Level 2 Award in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification

 

• Qualification code 603/0144/2

 

 

What does it cover?

 

• Preparation for initial inspection and testing

• Electrical hazards and safety

• Safe isolation procedures and equipment

• Correct use of test Instruments

• Basic protection measures

• Fault protection measures

• Additional protection measures

• SELV

• Inspection requirements

• Special installations and locations

• IP codes

• Sequence of tests

• Continuity of protective conductors

• Continuity of ring final conductors

• Insulation resistance

• Polarity

• Earth electrodes

• Earth fault loop impedance

• Prospective fault current

• Residual current devices (RCD)

• Verification of voltage drop

• Documentation

 

How is the qualification assessed?

• 1 x 1 hour 30 question open book on-screen multiple-choice examination

• 1 x 3 hour practical competence assessment

 

 

 

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 package delivered?

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• Blended flexible study and training option is delivered as a flexible training programme including attendance for 4 hour practical training session, 1 hour on-screen open book examination and 3 hour practical assessment

 

How much does this course package cost?

 

• Blended flexible study and training option - £725 (£430 deposit followed by 1 x £295 payment prior to centre attendance for practical training, on-line examination and practical competence assessment)

 

When does this course start?   

 

• Blended flexible study and training option - available for immediate commencement