What is the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection?
The 6-day City and Guilds 2391-51 Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations replaces the City and Guilds 2395 qualification.
The qualification covers the disciplines of Periodic inspection, as well as the methodologies of testing as outlined in BS 7671 (within Part 6) and IET Guidance Note 3.
Who is the course for?
This qualification will significantly benefit practising electricians and electrical engineers who wish to provide evidence that they have a thorough understanding of inspection and testing. It is also regarded as a requirement for competent persons’ scheme provider’s enrolment.
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection - Key Information
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6-Day course
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Level 3 Award from City & Guilds
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Prove your competency to carry out Periodic inspection on single and three-phase electrical installations
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Digital Certificate from City & Guilds (physical certificates can be requested)
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Practical and theory assessment
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The qualification covers the disciplines of Periodic inspection, as well as the methodologies of testing as outlined in BS 7671 (within Part 6) and IET Guidance Note 3
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Understand safety management procedures when undertaking periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Understand the requirements for the periodic inspection of an electrical installation
- Understand the requirements for testing electrical installations during periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Perform periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
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City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection Course Content
1. Understand the requirements for periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
- State why periodic inspection and testing may be required
- State the purpose of periodic inspection
- Identify the statutory and non-statutory documents that effect the periodic inspection process
- Identify information to be provided in order for an inspector to agree with the client: extent and limitations and appropriate sampling
- Describe the purpose of the periodic inspection documentation and the requirements for recording and retention
- Define the responsibilities of the inspector in relation to the report
2. Understand safety management procedures when undertaking periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Identify health and safety requirements which apply when carrying out periodic inspection and testing
- Outline the relevant requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations (EWR) for safe inspection and testing of electrical installation
- Describe the procedure for completing safe isolation in accordance with industry guidance
- Explain why safe isolation is carried out for the protection of the inspector and other persons
- Identify the implications of not carrying out safe isolation
3. Understand the requirements for the periodic inspection of an electrical installation
- Identify the items to be inspected during periodic inspection in accordance with the schedule of inspections
- Explain how the items on the Schedule of Inspections would be classified
- Describe the appropriate human senses required for a particular inspection
- Describe how to classify an item that is found to be unsatisfactory during the inspection process
- Describe how the IP classification system is used for electrical equipment
4. Understand the requirements for testing electrical installations during periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
- State the reasons for instruments to be maintained and comply with standards such as BS 7671 and GS38
- Describe the characteristics of instruments and leads used for each test
- Explain why there is not a recommended test sequence for periodic inspection and test
- Explain why certain tests may not be necessary at periodic inspection and test
- Explain the purpose of each
- Describe how each test is carried out and how it may be adapted to suit the installation conditions
- Identify factors that affect the result of each test
- Interpret the result of each test
- Explain how test results are verified for compliance or classification
5. Perform periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Establish a safe system of work appropriate to the installation
- Carry out the relevant safe isolation procedure in accordance with HSE guidance
- Carry out a periodic inspection in accordance with BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3
- Complete a schedule of inspections in accordance with BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3
- Carry out tests in accordance with BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3
- Verify test results for compliance or classification
- Complete documentation in accordance with BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3
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Assessment and Certification
To achieve your qualification you will be assessed through:
- A practical assignment
- A 40-question multiple-choice exam taken online using City & Guilds’ exam portal
The multiple-choice exam is an open-book exam, which means you are allowed to use any supporting or reference materials when you complete the exam e.g. a textbook.
Certification
You will be awarded a digital certificate on successful completion of this course.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course.
This course deals with the application of knowledge, therefore it is anticipated that those who wish to complete this course have some electrical knowledge in the process of periodic inspection of a single and three-phase electrical installation.
Other Electrical City & Guilds Courses
View other electrical courses accredited by City & Guilds:
City & Guilds 2391-50 Initial Verification of Electrical Installations
This course has been designed to meet the specific needs of the electrical installation industry and will teach you how to carry out an initial inspection on electrical installations.
City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations
Ideal for practising and experienced electricians and electrical engineers who wish to formally demonstrate, with an accredited qualification, their knowledge and abilities in performing both Initial verification and Periodic inspection on single and three-phase electrical installations.
City & Guilds 18th Edition
This qualification is the benchmark qualification for all electricians who are seeking to gain more of an insight into this important British Standard.
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