Combined Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing

Course Introduction

This is a package of two courses which have been developed for practising electrical who want to carry out Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations. The course package is also suitable for those who wish to upgrade their skills in initial verification, certification, periodic inspection & testing of electrical installations.

Initial Verification

Initial Verification would make candidate understand the principles, practices and legislation for the initial verification of electrical installations with regulations and requirements. It is recommended for candidates have basic electrical knowledge and experience of electrical installation.

After completing the course candidates will understand the requirements for:

• Completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
• Verification of electrical installations
• Completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to their being placed into service
• Safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations
• Testing before circuits are energised
• Testing energised installations
• The completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documents.

Periodic Inspection

During this course candidates would be taught the principles, practices and legislation for Periodic Inspection and Testing and reporting of electrical installations in accordance with regulations and requirements.

The course will ensure that candidate:

• Recognise all relevant statutory and non-statutory regulation and guidance
• Understand the importance of periodic inspection and testing
• Understand the importance of conduction reporting
• Know how to use testing equipment
• Can carry out polarity and earth electrode test
• Being able to do recording of results

Assessment Details

In order to gain the valuable qualification you would be required to sit the following exams:

• A multi-choice online exam for 2 hours with 65 question
• Practical Assessment

Awarding Body

• EAL
• City and Guilds

Entry Requirements

Students are strongly recommended to have a qualification in 18th edition 2382 or equivalent.

There are also two books which are mandatory to complete this course:

• 18th Edition writing regulation ISBN: 978-1-78561-170-4
• Guidance Note 3: ISBN: 978-1-78561-452-1
• IET 18th Edition On-Site Guide BS 7671:2018 Wiring Regulations: ISBN 9781785614422