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 the candidate understand the principles, practices, and legislation for the initial verification of electrical installations with regulations and requirements. It is recommended for candidates who have basic electrical knowledge and experience in 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 before 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 following 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 condition reporting
• Know how to use testing equipment
• Can carry out polarity and earth electrode test
• Being able to do recording of results

Assessment Details

Practical Assessment

EAL:- Two Tasks

City & Guilds:- Three Tasks

Online Open-book multiple-choice exam

EAL:- 60 Multiple Choice Questions, 120 Minutes Duration, Min. Pass Marks 60%.

City & Guilds:- 60 Multiple Choice Questions, 120 Minutes Duration, Min. Pass Marks 80%.

Awarding Body

• EAL
• City and Guilds

Entry Requirements

Students are strongly recommended to qualify for 18th edition 2382 or equivalent.

Three books 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 978-1-78561-442-2