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City and Guilds 2391: Level 3

Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.

A four day course followed at a later date by the City & Guilds 2391-10 examinations. Those who register online will automatically be booked onto the corresponding written and practical assessment as well as the revision day.

This course is not suitable for beginners.  For an introductory course, please see the one day testing of electrical installations course.

In addition to relevant practical experience, delegates must possess a good working knowledge of the technical requirements of BS 7671 to City & Guilds 2382-10 or 2382-20 certificate standard or equivalent (see the three day course on BS 7671:2008 to achieve this standard).

The full programme comprises:

• a three day course covering: the requirements of BS 7671:2008 for inspection, testing and certification and guidance given in IEE Guidance Note 3, Inspection & Testing; practical demonstrations and "hands-on" sessions; preparation for practical assessment and written examination;
• a practical assessment of up to four hours' duration, one to one with a qualified assessor;
• a revision day in preparation for the written assessment designed to improve your exam technique;
• a two and a half hour written examination (closed book) in two sections comprising of short answer and structured questions.

Required Publications: Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2008 (red version) and the IEE Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing (5th Edition) which are referenced throughout the course. To aid your revision, the IET has produced the publication: Exam Success: Inspection and Testing 2391-10 which is priced at £15. To purchase this or any other IET publication please complete the relevant section on the registration form or contact the IET’s publication department on the following number:

Important information

The following information has been taken from the City & Guilds website regarding the changes to 2391 assessments:

Practical assessment

"We will accept the practical assessments achieved by candidates under [2391]-102 for the new 2391-10...Candidates who have passed the practical exam under the 16th Edition will not have to re-take the new unit."

Course Dates

When registering please ensure you add your date of birth to the 'special requirements' field. By registering online you will automatically be registered for the course, written assessment, revision day and practical assessment. If you only wish to do a part of this, please see further down the page.

Venue to be advised three weeks prior to course.

Fees

City & Guilds 2391-301 Written Assessments

For those wishing to only take the written exam, or to re-take the written exam you can now register online. Please ensure you add your date of birth to the 'special requirements' box.

SEE ALSO:

• Electrical courses

• 17th Edition Course BS 7671:2008

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