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Domestic Installation, Regulations and Testing training
Able Skills has put together a package of various Electrical training courses and qualifications for those of you looking to enter the Domestic Installer industry and be taken from a complete beginner to a level which will see you not only competent in your own electrical installation abilities but will also provide you with a qualification to declare your understanding of practical instrument testing.
This package of electrical training will also benefit those of you who are eventually looking to undertake City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations) which ultimately will allow you to be able to test the installations of others.
Electrical Qualifications Available
20 days of Electrical training, comprising of 5 Electrical Courses, assessments and examinations will see you taken through a variety of practical tasks to ascertain your installation competencies and lead you towards:
- Part P qualifications at level 2,
- level 3 City & Guilds qualifications (2382)
- level 3 City & Guilds qualifications (2377)
- level 2 City & Guilds (2392)
This Electrical training package can be broken down into 4 separate training blocks, starting with our 5 day Introductory Electrical course. This 5 day Electrical course has been put together by our Electricians to cover the practical elements of domestic installations but at the same time is devised with Part P in mind and so you will always be guided towards what work you can and cannot undertake in a domestic dwelling.
The second aspect of this Electrical package will be the Domestic Installer qualification: EAL VRQ Level 2. This Electrical course is a mixture of practical and theory assessments and will take you through various modules. As you go through the week you are guided through the Building Regulations then assessed at the end of the week by a multiple choice exam.
The third part of this Electrical package is City & Guilds 2382:17th Edition wiring regulations. Undertaking this electrical qualification is a requirement of any Part P Governing body that you choose to register with. Obtaining this qualification proves to your Governing body that you have progressed with your understanding of electrical installations and that you have gained familiarity with the layout, content and application of the BS 7671 (2008) 17th Regulations Edition. In addition to this electrical course, we will also provide you with training and exam for City & Guilds 2377- Portable Appliance Testing. This is not an essential element of Part P but there is a legal accountability on employers, employees and self-employed persons to comply with the provisions regulations and to take reasonable and practical steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of electrical equipment, a very useful level 3 qualification to hold.
Finally, City and Guilds 2392-10 is a level 2 City & Guilds qualification which is specifically aimed at electricians and others who have limited or no experience in the use of test instruments. The course is structured and designed to prepare candidates who wish to go on to achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate 2391-10.
Electrical Course – Week 1
5 Days
Introductory to Electrics
Domestic Wiring Circuits
This electrical course will provide a level of competence, which will allow work to be safely and efficiently carried out on Electrical Equipment and Systems and will be delivered with help from instructors who will encourage and help candidates step by step on your way to becoming a qualified electrical domestic installer.
- Applicable Building Regulations for domestic electrical installations
- Electrical safety, legislation, regulations, standards and terminology
- Safe isolation procedures
- Identification of unsafe electrical situations
- Earthing and bonding requirements
- Electrical test procedures
- Cable and component selection
- Installation and replacement of electrical components
- Checking the correct and safe operation of installed electrical components
- Recording of electrical test results and completion of certification
- Installing and/or rerouting cables
- Special Locations
- New circuit requirements
- Lighting installations
- Maintenance of electrical installations
- Basic understanding of 3 phase supplies
Recommended Reading: IEE On-Site Guide
Electrical Course – Week 2
5 Days
EAL VRQ Level 2 for Domestic Electrical Installers
Most individuals whether they be new entrants, time served electricians or those who now do electrical work as a small part of their activities opt for this course. The EAL Domestic Installer Scheme for Part P is a modular qualification comprising of 9 Units.
This will lead to a VRQ qualification: Domestic Electrical Installer. You will then need to register with a scheme and have your work assessed 'on site'. You have the option to choose from 5 Governing Bodies. You should investigate each of them individually to see which of them can offer the right package for you.
Within this qualification you will gain under pinning knowledge for Part P in the following areas:
Recommended Reading: IEE Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations
Electrical Course – Week 3
5 Days (2 Electrical courses)
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City & Guilds 2382-10 – 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
This course is designed for electricians who install or maintain electrical systems.
The aim of this 3 day electrical training course is to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the BS 7671 (2008) 17th Regulations Edition so that successful candidates will be able to relate the requirements of the regulations to their work and install and maintain electrical systems in accordance with the requirements of the regulations.
Classroom based training and exam covering:
- Using BS7671 2008 and IEE on-site Guide
- The scope and object of the Regulations
- The fundamental requirements for safety
- Terminology and Definitions
- Assessment of General Characteristics
- Overcurrent Protection, Cable Sizing and Voltage Drop
- Isolation and Switching
- Shock Protection, Earthing and Bonding
- Selection and Erection of Equipment
- Special Installations or Locations
- Inspection and testing
Preparation for City & Guilds 2382 examination and Assessment: 2-hour multiple-choice (open book) examination with instant results
Essential Referencing: IEE BS7671: 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
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City & Guilds 2377– Portable Appliance Testing
This course is suited to those of you who require a detailed knowledge of in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (portable appliance testing). The course is a mix of theory and hands-on practical training in the use of portable appliance test equipment
- Essential and optional tests
- Flash and earth leakage testing
- Documentation (test records)
- Test precautions
- Load and operations tests
- Class I and II testing
Preparation for City & Guilds 2377 examination and Assessment: 1-hour multiple-choice (open book) examination with instant results
This course will ensure that you have gained knowledge of what needs to be tested, the procedures for testing and the type of records required
Essential Referencing: IEE Code of practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
| EAL Code | VRQ: 500/4385/7 | QCA Code |
|---|---|---|
| CDEI/001 | Applicable Building Regulations for Domestic Electrical Installation |
F/102/7127 |
| CDEI/002 | Electrical Safety Legislation, Regulations, Standards and Terminology |
J/102/7128 |
| CDEI/003 | Domestic Electrical Circuit Installation | T/501/8904 |
| CDEI/004 | Installing Domestic Lighting Circuits | A/501/8905 |
| CDEI/005 | Domestic Electrical Earthing and Bonding Requirements |
L/102/7132 |
| CDEI/006 | Inspecting, Testing and Commissioning Single Phase Domestic Electrical Circuits | R/501/8909 |
| CDEI/007 | Special Locations and Installations Including Kitchens |
J/501/8910 |
| CDEI/008 | Domestic Electrical Installation Pre-Work Survey / Inspection | R/501/8912 |
| CDEI/009 | Basic Understanding of 3 Phase | Y/501/8913 |
Electrical Course – Week 4
5 Days
City & Guilds 2392-10 – Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification
The course contains a significant number of hands on workshop style training
sessions, which cover all of the processes involved in initial verification as described in Part 6 of BS7671:2008. This course will be particularly beneficial for electricians who are about to undertake an external assessment by the NICEIC and it would also be suitable for Domestic Installers carrying out work under Part P of the Building Regulations. In addition, this is a valuable course for those with limited experience of inspection and testing of electrical installations
All candidates are assessed by an On-Line exam,50 questions, multiple choice and the results are instant; in addition there is a separate 2 hour practical assessment
* This course is BS7671:2008 17th Edition compliant
Course content:
• Safe isolation
• Overview of Part 6/Chapter 61 BS 7671:2008
• Processes involved in initial verification
• Visual inspection
• Sequence of Testing
• Carrying out Tests
• Evaluating and interpreting test results
• Installation Test Certificates/schedules of Tests
Candidates are required to have a copy of each of the following:
• BS7671:2008
• BS7671:2008 On site Guide
• Guidance Note 3
Candidates who successfully complete both assessments in the qualification will receive a full certificate.
City & Guilds describe this course as a pre-cursor qualification which should prepare learners who want to progress to the 2391-10 qualification.
Our electrical instructors have a vast knowledge of both domestic and commercial electrics having spent years working out on site within the electrical industry and now find themselves in teaching roles. There is frequently change in Electrical regulations and requirements and on occasion, the introduction of new or altered qualifications to support individuals knowledge of electrics.
As a Training Centre we strive to stay up to date with the changes and we ensure that all of our electrical instructors undergo any updates to qualifications themselves. This enables the accurate delivery of skills and knowledge to all candidates.
This particular Electrical package will provide you with the skills and knowledge to register for Part P. The qualifications obtained during this 4 week Electrical package will also give you the confidence to move onto City & Guilds 2391 at a later stage
Able Skills is also the only training centre in the UK providing fast track training to obtain City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 and 3 qualifications and also NVQ level 3 On Site Assessment. The reason we are in a position to do this is because we have a dedicated Electrical Centre which is complete with 4 classrooms, Computer Suite and 30 training bays which are all equipped in a different manner according to the various courses we offer. In addition, Able Skills has 5 full time Electrical Instructors who ensure the smooth running of all courses at all times.
Please feel free to view our staff to get a feel for the level of competent staff we have here or better still, feel free to visit us at any time. We are open 7 days every week and do not require you to make an appointment; just turn up and meet the staff and students at Able Skills.
As our courses all run every week, we can be as flexible as possible both with your training dates and payment options.
This page is dedicated to those of you seeking a career in domestic installations. Should you however be looking to become a qualified electrician and move into the world of commercial and industrial electrics, we provide the City & Guilds 2330 (Please visit our City & Guilds 2330 page for further details)
Installation, Regulations and Testing Electrical Package Fees are £1995.00 (inc vat)
We are also offering you the opportunity to pay as you train.
A £ 500 deposit is required and the balance can be paid over the training period.
To Book please phone our booking line on 0808 100 3245
Or for more information please Email us.
Courses are held Monday to Friday. Weekend training is Saturday and Sunday
All Course Times are: 08.30am-16.30pm.
For people travelling longer distances Able Building Skills can provide their own reasonable priced accommodation on request or at the time of booking.
