The following pre-requisites are designed to ensure you have the right level of experience, prior to undertaking the 5 Day Course. If you are undertaking the Online Course, it is expected that you have been practicing with your own equipment, prior to coming to the centre to undertake your exams.

Course Prerequisites

• Experienced electrical workers with practical experience of inspection and testing of electrical installations prior to course entry

• Understanding of 3-Phase 415V systems

• Over the age of 18+ years

• Hold and have a good understanding the IET Electrical Wiring Regulations, BS 7671-2018, is a requirement for course entry

If you are not sure if you meet the course eligibility, get in touch with us to discuss your circumstances.

As you’re a practicing electrician, you should have access to and be familiar on using your own test equipment, we highly recommend that you bring these with you. Make sure the meter(s) are calibrated and capable of carrying out 18th Edition tests.

Also, bring your own VDE/1000V rated Insulated Screwdriver Set containing, as a minimum, a Philips 2, a 4mm slotted, and a terminal driver.

GBCT can provide test equipment/hand tools should you be unable to provide. You are deeply encourage to use your own equipment and ensure you bring a calibration certificate with you to your exams.

We will soon be offering Test Equipment for sale through industry suppliers.

Experienced Electrical Workers and Domestic Installers that wish to improve and update their knowledge and application of inspection and testing.

Experienced Electrical workers looking to improve their career prospects who require proof of competency or certification in this important area of their work, and those working towards ‘Qualified Supervisor’ status, the new requirement for the Part P scheme should also consider this course.

If you aim to apply for ‘Approved Electrician’ grading with the JIB, you will need to achieve the 2391-52.

This course is delivered by Experienced Electricians who already know how to inspect, test and complete relevant certification forms. 

Candidates will require:

• Suitable safety footwear and safety glasses for practical training/assessments

• Pen, paper and non-programmable scientific calculator (Mobile phones are not permitted)

• Photo I.D. such as passport, driving licence or company ID card (you will not be allowed to sit the examination without this)

• IET Wiring Regulations BS7671:2018 – latest edition with Amendment 1

• Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing (Blue copy 18th Edition)

• On-Site Guide BS7671:2018 Wiring Regulations (Blue copy 18th Edition)

YES. Once you have successfully completed the FINAL MOCK EXAM, using the online course system, you can call the centre and book in for your 2 Day Exam period. As spaces are limited, we will make every attempt to ensure you are allocated a start date that suits, however in the event this is not possible, we will work with you to arrange an alternate date.

To access the Free 1st Resit of Any Exam, you must complete a barrier test and be approved for the exam by the qualified trainer and assessor.

5 Day Course – You must have been present for the whole course of 5 days to be eligible for the free resit offer

Online Course – You must complete the final online exam and present this test to be approved for the exam by our qualified trainer and assessor. Your online practice exam result must be greater than 80%.