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Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations – City & Guilds (2391-52)

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City & Guilds course combining the City & Guilds 2391-50 Initial Verification and 
2391-51 Periodic Inspection qualifications. 

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Course Details

Product number: C&G2391_52

This course combines the City & Guilds 2391-50 & 2391-51 Level 3 Awards and prepares delegates for the periodic inspection of electrical installations; training them on the principles, practices and legislation for the testing and condition reporting for electrical installations.

Delegates are provided with the knowledge required to complete the following reports:

  • Electrical Installation certificate and associated schedules
  • Minor Works certificate
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report and associated schedules 
This course is intended to be taught to experienced electrical installers who have previous training and experience of inspection and testing.

Delegates should be working in the electrical industry and involved with the inspection and testing process before taking this advanced course. It is also useful for delegates to have an understanding of 3 phase systems.

Please note: This course is a theory based course ONLY followed by a half day practical assessment to be arranged at a later date, this may be a few weeks after your training course depending on assessment availability.

Pre-requirements

Delegates attending this course are required to have the following course books before attending this course:

  • Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 9th Edition- ISBN 978-1839532368
  • BS 7671:2022 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (Brown) - ISBN 978-1839532184
  • IET On-Site Guide (BS7671:2022, 8th Edition) - ISBN 978-1839532276

We recommend that you re-read and refresh your knowledge of guidance note 3 before attending the course.

During this course, delegates will cover the below key topics:

  • Safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
  • Requirements for initial verification of electrical installations
  • Requirements for periodic inspection and testing
  • Requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to their being placed into service
  • Requirements for the safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations
  • Requirements for testing before circuits are energised
  • Requirements for testing energised installations
  • Requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation
  • Requirements for the completion of 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
  • Commissioning electrotechnical systems and equipment

  • Calculator
  • Copy of IEE Guidance Note 3
  • Safety boots and glasses
This advanced course is intended for practising electricians who have already completed relevant formal training and have experience in inspection and testing. Delegates will also require knowledge and experience of three-phase testing.

Entry requirements

To be able to attend this course, the delegate must have one of the following:

  • A Level 3 Formal qualification such as C&G 2365-03
  • 6 months work experience and an industry related Level 3 NVQ
  • Be part of a Competent workers Scheme and Provide Evidence of formal training in inspection and testing (NAPIT/NICEIC or GoldCard)


The delegate must also have:

  • Up to date wiring regulations (i.e. 18th Edition)
  • Ability to demonstrate inspection and testing on single-phase and three-phase installations.

If you have limited or no electrical experience/ knowledge it is advised that you contact us to discuss your training requirements BEFORE booking onto any of our electrical courses.

Please contact us on 0345 605 0006 to discuss further, any courses booked without the correct prior knowledge or experience will result in NO REFUNDS given.


As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more

Delegates successfully completing the online examination will be issued with a certification by City & Guilds.

All certification is subject to the City & Guilds Quality assurance procedure. if you require a certificate of attendance in the interim please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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