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17th Edition Course

Able Skills is open 7 days every week – Please feel free to pop in and see what we do.

No Appointment Required * No Sales * No Pressure

As we are open 7 days - Courses can be completed either through the week (Mon-Fri) or at weekends (Sat-Sun) – All Course Times are: 08.30am - 16.30pm

A deposit will secure a course start date and any balance can be paid on the start date or spread over the period of your training – Interest Free!

Please call for details * Email us * Request a free brochure and DVD

Able Skills has their own accommodation available at £20 per night for those of you who are travelling longer distances to train with us.

City & Guilds 2382-12 (17th Edition) Courses

C&G 2382-12 17th Edition Wiring Regulations

The aim of this 3 day electrical training course is to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the BS 7671 (2008) (2011) 17th Edition Regulations. This course involves no practical work, it introduces the regulations and covers their application through explanation and worked examples.

The purposes, structure and content of the updated IEE On-Site Guide will also be covered and delegates will appreciate how to use this in support of the BS 7671.

Throughout the electrical course delegates will be prepared to sit the City and Guild 2382-12 multiple choice examination leading to the award of the Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: June 2008 (2011)

A basic understanding of electrical principles is recommended in order to be successful on this course which is fast becoming industry standard. The course is aimed at practicing electricians, electrical contractors and those who require to have a good working knowledge of BS 7671 (2008) (2011).

This award is also a requirement for those of you registering onto a Part P scheme; your chosen Governing body will request that you obtain this electrical qualification within a 12 month period.

Able Skills is open 7 days every week and we welcome visitors at all times. Please feel free to come along to view our facilities, have an informal chat with any one of our instructors and meet existing students.

We feel that this is an excellent introduction for anyone looking to invest in training and this option will help you decide if Able Skills is where you want to train.

C&G 2382-12 17th Edition Wiring Regulations

It is intended to ensure that on completion of this course, individuals are conversant with the format, content and the application of the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 (2008) (2011) 17th Edition Regulations.

The aim of this 3 day electrical training course is to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the BS 7671 (2008) (2011) Regulations. This course is entirely classroom based, it introduces the regulations and covers their application through explanation and worked examples.

The purposes, structure and content of the IEE On-Site Guide will also be covered and delegates will appreciate how to use this in support of the BS 7671.

There are eight units making up the course relating to Parts 1-7 and the Appendices of BS 7671 (2008) (2011)

  • Scope, object and fundamental principles
  • Definitions
  • Assessment of general characteristics
  • Protection for safety
  • Selection and erection of equipment
  • Inspection and testing
  • Special installations or locations
  • Appendices

We will explore in detail how to use BS 7671 (2008) (2011) and IEE on-site Guide, we will go over preparation for City & Guilds 2382-12 examination which is: 2-hour multiple-choice examination. The exam is 'open book', meaning during the two hour exam you will be able to refer to the 17th edition book.

C&G 2382-12: Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installation (17th Edition)

Cost and Duration of 17th Edition Course

Duration: 3 Days

  • Cost: £350.00 Inc VAT
  • £150 Deposit payable
  • Please call us for our easy installment plans.

 

Additional Information

Able Skills is open 7 days every week and most courses can be completed either through the week (Mon-Fri) or at weekends (Sat-Sun) – Please call for details

A deposit will secure your start date and any balance can be paid on the start date or spread over the period of your training – Interest Free!

For all workshop based training and/or assessment we recommend suitable clothing and for your safety, protective footwear is essential.

Electrical Training courses at Able Skills Dartford Kent

by Able Skills

Andrew B

I took the 5 day introduction to electrics with Able Skills. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole week, it was very informative and taught in the simplest way possible to gain a good understanding very quickly. The course Tutor was quick to inform us “there’s no such thing as a stupid question” and was happy to answer anything and everything we threw at him! Great value for money and I would definitely recommend

Graham B

I did not need to consider other training providers, Able Skills offered exactly what I needed. I had an excellent week training with the introduction to electrics with Bryan. I learnt a lot and I am really looking forward to the VRQ next week, I feel well prepared.

David D

The web search helped me chose Able Skills to study with for my City & Guilds 2365 Level 3. It was a 7 week course and taught by Richard. I was impressed with the walk through their facility prior to booking with them. Richard did a good job in his presentation, he used his knowledge and experience to teach the course and meet with my expectations. I will be recommending them to others and would consider training with them for other courses.

Chris M

I decided to choose Able Skills for my training because when discussing the course the information given was good and the cost was competitive. My Tutor was very good, extremely informative and a credit to the College. He really helped me with understanding difficult parts of the course. I will be recommending them to others.

Tomas N

Location and length of the course were the factors important to me when choosing where to train for my 2365 Level 3. The internet had great reviews and my friends had heard of them. We had an excellent tutor, who taught the syllabus not the exam and this made a huge difference in my understanding of the subject.

Marek M

I studied my Introduction to electrics with Able Skills. It was all very new to me and being over 50 years old, could have been a struggle. My Tutor Richard explained all the ins and outs. The practice was great. I think that taking this course was the best decision  I could have made.

Edward J

I have been working in I.T. for 13 years and I have been on lots of training courses in my time. This was an excellent introduction course for a complete beginner. The facilities are excellent and our instructor Richard was first class. They had good class sizes also. I feel i gained knowledge and experience training at Able Skills to help me progress in the future.

Rodney C

Having trained with Able Skills last year for my Level 2, I decided to use them again to complete my Level 3 C&G 2330. There location was ideal for me. My instructor was Paul, he was helpful and his training was delivered well. The facility and equipment  was exactly what was needed. I always enjoyed the practical, I was getting a lot of hands on experience. My training expectations were met and I was happy to pass my exams. I would recommend to others.

James Brock

The course was taught to a very high standard and a good level of understanding was achieved. I would rate Able Skills as Excellent and would attend other courses with them.

Stephen O’Connor

As always, Richard made the course very enjoyable while imparting his vast knowledge and experience. I now have the knowledge to pass the 2391 !!! I give able Skills an overall rating of excellent!

Leslie Waite

Able Skills was recommended to me and the location was ideal. Special thanks to Bryan for his A1 tuition and Steve for his help. The overall rating for Able Skills is excellent.

Mark Brown

I found Able Skills on the internet, further to visiting the training centre, I liked what I saw. The course and tutors were good and gave me everything I needed. The course was value for money and I would recommend to others.

M Yarnall

Due to the short duration of the course, I found it quite intensive, but having the toughness of “Richard” the information was hammered home. All the electrical tutors were very helpful when asked questions and Steve was just as good when in the bays Thank you to all!

Michael Lipka

ALL staff were very personable and helpful. Very high standard of tutoring. Laura was outstanding with my initial enquiries which encouraged me to train at Able Skills. I would recommend to others.

Robert Graham

Richard is a very knowledgeable tutor and has a good way of explaining things. Overall very happy with the teaching I received which will set me up well for my future career as an electrician.

Stephen Price

Very good tuition and instruction by Richard Manell, very thorough and professional at all times. The course was value for money and met my expectations.

Amy Ferriday

I opted for Able Skills which offers a more hands on experience. I have learnt so much and I am looking forward to part P. Thank you, I will be recommending Able Skills to others.

Lee Wilkinson

I found the method of training and tutor informative, in a relaxed atmosphere with excellent emphasis on safety and working practices.  I chose able skills because there was no hard sell and I was able to visit any time before enrolling.

Mark Jolly

My instructor, Alan was excellent! Very knowledgeable. Had the right blend of humour, theory and practical. Alans instructural ability is first class. He caters for all abilities and puts the information across extremely well.

Andrew Sheppard

The tutor Steve was excellent! Very pragmatic hands on approach, very helpful!!

Slavyan Naydenov

Very good training facilities and excellent organisation of the training process. The course was value for money and I would recommend.

Robert Vermeula

I found Able Skills online and was told they were good. I found them to be helpful and friendly. The course met with my expectations and I would attend other courses provided by them.

Andrew Cox

I have been to the centre before and found them to be excellent. Good clear teaching, excellent communication.

Jack Foster

Able Skills have a good reputation and reasonably priced. I learnt a lot during my course, the tutoring was clear, precise and efficient. It is an all round good centre for training.

Ray Matthews - 2382

Steve was very helpful and thorough with questions and made the wiring regulations easier to understand. He is a good instructor. Thanks!

Raymond Anderson -2382

I chose Able Skills as I thought they had competent trainers and the cost was the best I had seen. The course was very informative. Steve took care to explain all grey areas. Very helpful, thanks!

David Wood -2382

Able Skills is local to me so it was a no-brainer to train with them. Steve is a straight talking fella. And to be honest, it worked for me!

Simon Marlow - 2392

I have known about Able Skills for years and have been doing various courses with them for a while. This was one of the best courses I have done so far at Able Skills.

RAY POTTER – PART P

Even though I had considered training somewhere else, I chose Able Skills because the centre is near to me and also I read that Able Skills has really good feedback. Bryan was very knowledgeable and if I ever needed anything explaining to me he would take his time and explain things. Thanks Bryan.

VITCENT MCCAUGILIN – PART P 

I have done a training course with Able Skills before. I chose them again because they are close to where I live and also for how often they run the course. I am very happy yet again with the training and I like Byrans method of teaching.

LUICE EVANS - PART P

I used my ELCAS credits to fund this course as I am leaving the forces. I looked at reviews on the ELCAS website and Able Skills were rated really well. Many thanks to Bryan for an excellent course.

LESLIE WAITE - PART P

I chose Able Skills because of a friend’s recommendation as they had also trained at Able Skills. Special thanks to Bryan for A* tuition and Steve the ‘terminator’ for his help.

NICHOLAS WILSON - PART P

I found out Able Skills via the quest magazine and decided to choose them as my training provider because they offered level 2 qualifications and good training.

John Persaud–VRQ Part P Course

I heard about Able Skills on a search of the internet and one of the most important thing for me was distance so Able Skills was perfect for me. Overall very good course and I am pleased that I passed and I couldn’t have done it without the help of Bryan.

Paul Mead– VRQ Course

My friend told me about Able Skills, I like that they run courses on the weekend because I work though the week. The course was value you for money and it more than met my expectations and I will be sure to recommend Able Skills to my friends and family.

Barry Tuvey–VRQ Course

I found Able Skills on the internet I didn’t consider training anywhere else, I like at Able Skills that they offer accommodation for those who have to travel. More than happy with both practical and theory sessions, Bryan was patient and attentive to all of those in the class

Richard Mannells City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 Group Course Review

Gary Bishop

Richard delivers very thorough lessons. He teaches to a much higher standard than the exams required which gives me a lot of confidence for future courses and preparation for work.

Martin McCormack

I would just like to compliment all the staff at able skills. The course and admin staff for their professionalism and for being friendly and approachable.

Joel Brixey

The reason I chose able skills was because of its location and was impressed with the facilities. The quality of the teaching and the facilities are very impressive. All the tutors I met were excellent and I felt I got the most out of Richard.

Adam Witt

I highly rate Richard Mannell as a very good tutor. Explained stuff clearly and helped you in difficult situations.

Abubakar Jama

I liked able skills because they let me make up my own mind and did not push me into going with them. Richard was the best tutor ever and he was very helpful. The facilities are really good with a good practical workshop. All the teachers are excellent.

Matthew King

I picked able skills because all books and tools were included in the price and it still worked out to be cheaper than others in the area. The tutors were helpful and the facilities were good for practical and real life scenarios. I thought Steve, the technician, was really good and very helpful.

Robert Graham

Richard was a very good tutor, very knowledgeable and always happy to go the extra mile when explaining things. Steve was very helpful when doing our practical assessments.

David Lebbe

Richard is a fantastic tutor, professional, knowledgeable. He has the ability to teach to all levels, patient and maintains a high standard but is also fun. I hope to have Richard for my future courses. Steve, the technician, again is enthusiastic, always puts himself out for the students and is incredible hard working. He is also happy to pass on his knowledge. A real star.

Mark Brown

I was impressed by what I saw when I first visited the centre and was also impressed that able skills could take me from a beginner to being fully qualified. Richard Mannell is a good tutor, a perfectionist when it comes to the practical (this is a positive as it raises the standard of work by the students). Steve is an excellent technician. He is helpful, patient and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you!

Richard Mannells City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 Group Course Review

These are some of the students that did 2330 level 3 course with Richard Mannell. Most found us on the internet and said that they hadn’t considered training anywhere else. All explained that Able Skills courses are value for money and that they really enjoyed the course. Richard was an excellent tutor and he is always very helpful.

BENJAMIN PRATT - Well-structured course, excellent course content.

MICHEAL LIPKA - All staff very helpful. Very high standard of tutoring.

JOEL BRIXEY - The level 3 was an excellent course, Richard Mannell took us every step of the way guiding us to success. Steve was good with the class down in the bays and he was always willing to pass on his knowledge.

GREG - Richard is a very knowledgeable tutor and explains all aspects clearly.

ANTHONY COLLINS – Tutors were very informative.

MR YARNALL - Due to the short duration of the course I found it quite intensive but having the thoroughness of Richard the information was hammered home. All the electrical tutors were very helpful when asked questions and Steve was just as good when we were in the bays. Thank you to all.

KEVIN MOORE – Good tutors, Richard and Steve very helpful.

ROBERT GRAHAM - Richard is a very knowledgeable tutor and has a good way of explaining things. Overall, I am very happy with the teaching I received which will set me up well for my future career being an electrician.

MARTIN MACCORMACK  – Fantastic course and the tutors know what they are talking about.

STEPHEN PRICE - Very good tuition and instruction from Richard Mannell, very thorough and professional at all times.

MARK BROWN - Very good course it was value for money. Gave me everything I needed including splitting my money so I pay when I train.

     

Able Skills has grown and so has the amount of students in attendance and we are being used by everyone right across the UK and abroad.

As a result of the increase in students, Able Skills has purchased 3 properties to accommodate the growing numbers of people travelling from distance.

Able Skills properties are licensed HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) and are fully equipped in line with local authority standards.

The properties will provide you with your own fully furnished room with washing facilities and TV. There are several bathrooms/WCs as well as fully fitted kitchens and a dining areas to eat and/or meet your fellow students.

Able Skills employs someone to maintain the properties on a regular basis and also to ensure that the property is being looked after by those staying.

We are very pleased to be able to offer this accommodation at £20 per night and we are keen to ensure that your time away from home is enjoyable and comfortable. The properties are situated close to all of our training centres and some have allocated private parking facilities.

This enables you to leave your vehicle in a safe and secure environment and make that short walk to whichever course you are attending.

We are a very popular choice of training centre and as a result we are very busy and so is our accommodation. We would recommend that you make every attempt to tie in any accommodation requirements at the time of booking your course.

If our accommodation is full, there are other local alternatives available which range from £20 per night upwards.

During your stay at Able Skills accommodation we will guarantee you a secure area to keep all of your belongings and additionally, we guarantee that the only people using this property are Able Skills students.

Should you require any additional information or wish to book training and accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact Gary, Angela or John on 01322 280 202.

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