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  • Starts 9 January 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • 5 Weeks
  • Part Time
  • Tuition Fee £675.00
    Tuition fees stated are the annual cost
  • Exam Fee £155.00
    Exam fees stated are the whole cost
  • Materials Fee £45.00
    Materials fees stated are the whole cost
  • PLR3EIT001(2425A)
  • Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00

The course is assessed as follows:

  • Unit 502 - Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing which includes;
  • Task A - A visual inspection exercise (30 mins)
  • Task B - Practical Inspection, Testing & Certification assessment (2 hrs 30 mins)
  • Task C - Short answer written exam, open book (1 hr 20 mins)
  • Unit 052 - Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing, 2-Hour Online open book multiple choice test.
  • Who is it for?

    Practising electricians currently working in the industry. Prospective candidates must first register their interest, and will then be contacted by one of our specialist Electrical staff to check their eligibility for the course prior to enrolment. 

  • Entry Requirements

    This course is designed for electricians with experience of testing who wish to develop these skills.

    Candidates should hold a Level 3 Electrical qualification such as: City & Guilds 5357, 2357 or equivalent.

  • What does the course involve?
    • Safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
    • Requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
    • Requirements for the safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations
    • Requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates, electrical installation condition reports and associated documentation
    • Safety of systems and equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning
    • Inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
    • Existing installations' Health and Safety requirements

     

  • What do I do next?

    If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or email courseadvice@scg.ac.uk

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