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Domestic Installer Training Package (Option 3)

Course code ISC17DITP3

This training package is under review and currently unavailable

What is this training package?

This flexible study and training package has been specifically designed for those who are new to the world of electrics, this continues to be our most popular training package for those looking to work within the domestic electrical installation marketplace.

 

It provides the opportunity to develop the essential knowledge, understanding of applicable regulations, practical skills required for the safe installation, inspection, testing and certification of electrical equipment and circuits within domestic environments and also the knowledge and skills to inspect and test portable appliances (more commonly known as PAT testing).

 

No previous experience of domestic electrical installations?

No problem, this training package has been designed for people just like you and will develop your knowledge and practical skills on a step by step basis.

 

What does this training package include?

This package includes four fully accredited qualifications as follows:

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

  • EAL Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) (QCF)

  • EAL Level 3 Award in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings

  • EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018

 

It includes the development of essential domestic electrical installation knowledge and practical skills applicable to:

  • Electrical safety (including safe isolation procedures)

  • Cables

  • Lighting circuits

  • Power circuits

  • Smoke alarms

  • Data sockets

  • Isolators

  • Consumer units (including circuit breakers and residual current devices)

  • Basic circuit test procedures

  • Relevant theory and requirements of the current Building Regulations

 

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relevant aspects of the IET Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations including:

  • The key parts of Sections 1 - 8 which augments Approved Document P

  • Section 10 which outlines Parts A, B, C, E, F, L and M

  • Sections 11 and 13

 

You will also develop the knowledge required to navigate and understand the requirements of the latest IET 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671 including:

  • Part 1 – Scope, object and fundamental principles

  • Part 2 – Definitions

  • Part 3 – Assessment of general characteristics

  • Part 4 – Protection for safety

  • Part 5 – Selection and erection of equipment

  • Part 6 – Inspection and testing

  • Part 7 – Special installations or locations

  • Appendices 1 to 17

 

You will also develop the fundemental knowledge and skills to inspect and test new domestic electrical installations including:

  • 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

 

In addition you will develop the knowledge and practical skills required for the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing) including:

  • Statutory and non-statutory requirements

  • Electrical units

  • Equipment construction

  • Inspection and testing theory

  • Practical inspection and testing of equipment

  • Completion and management of documentation

  • The requirements of the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 4th Edition   

 

In simple terms, the above qualifications will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to comply with the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, the Building Regulations, inspect and test new domestic electrical installations, inspect and test portable appliances together with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to safely install electrical equipment and circuits within domestic premises.

 

How will you study?

You will immediately commence the development of your practical skills in our training workshop and your studies on the EAL Level 3 Award in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings qualification.

 

You will continue the development of your practicals skills in our our training workshop and, following successful achievement of the Building Regulations qualification, progress to your studies on to the EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018 qualification (more commonly known as the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations).

 

Following successfull achievement of the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations qualification, you will commence your studies on the EAL Level 2 Award in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial verification qualification together with the development of your inspection and testing practical skills in our training workshop.

 

Finally, following successful achievement of the inspection and testing qualification, you progress on to your studies on to the EAL Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) qualification together with the development of your practical skills in our training workshop.

 

We understand how difficult it can be to commit to a course that requires attendance at a training centre or college on fixed dates and times, therefore we offer a more flexible approach to training for those of you who have busy lifestyles or simply cannot take time off from work.

 

This package provides the opportunity for you to study on any device (mobile phone, tablet or PC), anywhere at any time using our professional e-learning platforms, directed and supported by a dedicated personal tutor blended with traditional course book study.

 

The development of your practical skills in our training workshop, on-line examinations and assessments will require you to attend our training centre for 6 days and 9 mornings or 9 days and 3 mornings, typically delivererd over a 15-21 week period but we offer this on a very flexible basis with attendance being programmed at mutually agreed times.

 

You will also be required to attend our centre for on-line examinations and assessments, once again these will be planned to take place at mutually agreed times.

 

 

No quiet time at home or elsewhere to study?

 

No problem, this training package allows you to use our training centre facilities to study in peace and quiet when you want and for however long you want, all we ask is that you contact us at least 24 hours in advance of your intention to study in the centre to make sure we have enough space for you, rarely a problem but we wouldn’t want to cause you any inconvenience.

 

This innovative, flexible approach to learning provides you with the added benefit of having an expert member of staff on hand to direct and support your studies if needed at no extra cost.

 

 

Please note

In-centre study facilities are available Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm. Alternative times may be available subject to operational demands at the training centre, simply call us and ask if you would like to come into the centre at a different time!

 

What do you need to provide for this training?

We provide the necessary tools, test equipment and professional course books but you will need to provide your own safet shoes or boots, calculator, writing materials and copies of the:

 

  • IET 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671:2018 (18th Edition blue cover version)

  • IET 'On-Site Guide' BS7671:2018 (18th Edition blue cover version)

  • IET Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations (18th Edition blue band version)

  • IET Inspection and Testing Guidance Note 3 (18th Edition blue band version)

  • IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 4th Edition (ISBN 9781849196260) Please note: The 5th edition will be required for those commemncing the course after August 2020

 

The above IET publications are available at various outlets but please be aware that we can supply these at an additional cost if you prefer, contact us for a competitive no obligation quote.

 

When does this training start?

Whenever you are ready!

Simply pay the initial training fee, complete a booking form and we will have you ready to start your studies and training in next to no time.

 

How much does this training package cost?

This training package is available for only £2,695 (£745 initial payment followed by 'pay as you train' interest free instalments) 

 

Need further information?

Our friendly team is here to help, we pride ourselves on providing impartial advice and guidance that meets your needs not ours! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to use our contact form or call and speak to one of our expert advisors.

 

 

 

 

 

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