Experienced Electrical Competency
2391-52
Inspection and Testing Courses
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Online Course + Exam
5 Day Course (Including Exam) – ON SALE
Increase your skill and competency
Designed for practicing or experienced electrical workers, this course will allow you to expand your career and develop new skills and techniques.
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Our choice of courses means you have flexibility in deciding what is right for you. Choose from either the 5 Day Course, or the E-Learning Course + Centre Exams
Supported Learning
We know that people learn with different styles. Our courses are designed by experts who are both electrical professionals and educators.
OVERVIEW
We have a range of 2391-52 Course and Exam Options
About the course
The 2391-52 Inspection and Testing Course is designed to enable practising or experienced Electricians to understand principles, practices and legislation for initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installations with statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements.
Both the E-Learning or, Classroom based courses provide the knowledge needed by Electrician’s to underpin the application of skills for the inspection, testing, commissioning, and certification of electrical installations.
The 2391 – Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations Course is an essential competency for all experienced working electricians.
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Who should enrol?
Experienced Electricians and Domestic Installers who wish to improve and update their knowledge and application of inspection and testing.
Experienced Electricians 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 usually delivered to experienced Electricians who already know how to inspect, test and complete relevant certification forms. It aims to build on existing knowledge and understanding rather than teach from scratch. You should be familiar with the use of the testing equipment prior to course start.
Note: This course is not suitable for non-qualified Electricians and/or those who do not have any experience in inspecting, testing and certificating electrical installations. All applicants will be required to prove they have existing knowledge and skill in using test equipment as part of the enrolment process
COURSE OPTIONS
ONLINE COURSE + 2 DAY CENTRE
EXAM
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This online course is the fastest and most efficient way to gain the City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing qualification. This package includes a 2 Day Exam period at our centre.
Inspection and Testing
2391-52 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations – Online eCourse + Centre Exam
COURSE OFFER:
- You can take up to a year to complete the online learning with unlimited access to the E-learning Course
- Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 8th Edition from cover to cover*
- Revision pack covering each Chapter of the book
- Inspection and Testing form filling guide
- Testing videos – a visual guide to inspection and testing
- Exam Simulator for the online multiple-choice test
- Final Test (mock test) – a final test simulation that is as close to the real test as legally possible prior to the 2 Day Exam
- Dedicated tutor support via e-mail and telephone (24 Hours Notice)
- C&G 2391-52 exams at our Isleworth Exam centre
5 DAY CLASSROOM COURSE
(includes 2 Day Exams)
REGULAR COURSES
This face-to-face course is the great for those of you who best learn in a classroom environment. Exams are included in this 5 Day City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing qualification.
2391-52 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations – 5 Day Classroom
£795.00 Excl. VAT 5 days
GB Construction Training Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money LTD t/a Payl8r. Credit is subject to a creditworthiness and affordability assessment.
COURSE OFFER:
- Classroom based theory/practical course over 3 days followed by 2 Days of Exams
- Comprehensive Training Manual provided to your home in advance of the course
- Understand requirements for inspection and testing
- Understand safety management procedures when undertaking inspection and testing
- Understand the requirements for the inspection of electrical installations
- Understand the requirements for testing electrical installations
- Perform inspection and testing of electrical installations
- C&G 2391-52 – 2 Day exams at our Isleworth centre
ABOUT THE 2391-52 EXAMS
There are four (4) individual exams that you must undertake successfully to graduate with this qualification.
All assessments are graded Pass/Fail only. Should a candidate fail any task criteria (Task-A, B or C) only that one task(s) has to be retaken after a period of re-training.
Note: You must work safely and in accordance with all current health and safety guidelines. Failure to follow safe practices will result in the assessment being terminated by your assessor.
2391-052 – Exam
Online multiple-choice test – Invigilated at our centre
Open Book (non-programmable scientific calculator, GN3 and BS 7671 allowed)
60 Questions
120 Minutes
2391-501 – Assignment Part A
30-minute visual inspection (Closed Book)
2391-501 – Assignment Part B
5 hour Combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection of an installation*
*(non-programmable scientific calculator, GN3 and BS 7671 allowed but only to verify compliances)
2391-501 – Assignment Part C
1 hour 20-minute short answer paper – Open Book*
*(non-programmable scientific calculator, BS7671, IET On-site Guide and/or IET Guidance Note 3 allowed)
Candidates who successfully complete all aspects of the course will receive the
City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing.
Accreditation No: 603/1275/0
REQUIRED BOOKS
The following Books are required for the theory course and open book exams
- Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 8th Edition – ISBN 978-1785614521
- IET On-Site Guide (BS7671:2018, 7th Edition) – ISBN 978-1785614422
- IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (Blue) – ISBN 978-1785611704
Frequently asked Questions
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
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Experienced electrical workers with practical experience of inspection and testing of electrical installations prior to course entry
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Understanding of 3-Phase 415V systems
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Over the age of 18+ years
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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:
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Suitable safety footwear and safety glasses for practical training/assessments
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Pen, paper and non-programmable scientific calculator (Mobile phones are not permitted)
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Photo I.D. such as passport, driving licence or company ID card (you will not be allowed to sit the examination without this)
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IET Wiring Regulations BS7671:2018 – latest edition with Amendment 1
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Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing (Blue copy 18th Edition)
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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%.