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C&G 2391-52 Inspection and Testing Course

The City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations targets practising electricians. It merges the C&G 2391-50 and 2391-51 courses, encompassing both initial verification and periodic assessments.

The City & Guilds 2391-52 qualification is highly regarded in the electrical industry. It demonstrates commitment and a high level of knowledge and experience.

Please note: To ensure you are ready for this course, we provide a two-day practical inspection and testing refresher course prior to the 2391.
ico QUALIFICATION

City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

ico ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants must be 18 or over.

This course is intended for practising electricians, holding a relevant level 3 qualification. 

See below for more information.

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6.5 Days In Centre

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£970.00 (£1,135.00 inc VAT)
Please note: To ensure you are ready for this course, we provide a two-day practical inspection and testing refresher course prior to the 2391.
ico QUALIFICATION

City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

ico ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Participants must be 18 or over.

This course is intended for practising electricians, holding a relevant level 3 qualification. 

See below for more information.

ico DELIVERY METHODS

6.5 Days In Centre

ico PRICE
£970.00 (£1,135.00 inc VAT)

This course can be funded with Skills Bootcamps Funding

If you are self-employed or an employer looking to upskill your staff in inspection and testing we have funding opportunities that can vastly reduce the cost of this course and, in some cases, fully fund it.
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Inspection and Testing Refresher Course

Ensuring you are prepared for your 2391-52 course

To ensure you are ready for this course, we provide a two-day practical inspection and testing refresher course prior to the 2391. This comprehensive course features hands-on practice sessions aimed at equipping you for the practical examination. Additionally, participants will gain free access to a supplementary eLearning course, which they can undertake at their leisure.

For further details, please visit our webpage or reach out to our course advisors to reserve your spot in this course.

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What Will I Learn On the C&G 2391-52

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Why take this course?

The City & Guilds 2391-52 qualification is highly regarded in the electrical industry. It demonstrates commitment and a high level of knowledge and experience. Here’s why electricians should consider it:

  • Comprehensive Skills: The course covers both initial verification and periodic inspection, enhancing your understanding of legal requirements and practical principles.
  • Enhanced Testing Expertise: You’ll gain knowledge in testing and inspecting existing electrical installations (periodic I&T).
  • Career Opportunities: Holding this qualification can expand your career prospects.
    Efficient Learning: The 2391-52 combines competencies in initial verification and periodic inspection and testing, saving time and money compared to separate courses.
What will I learn?

The City & Guilds 2391-52 qualification covers essential aspects of electrical inspection and testing. Here are the key topics:

Initial Verification:

  • Procedures for verifying new electrical installations, and additions to existing installations, before being put into service.
  • Completion of Electrical Installation Certificates (EIC) and associated documentation.
  • Completion of Minor Electrical Installation Works certificates (MEIWC)

Periodic Inspection and Testing:

  • Procedures for verifying the continued safety and performance of existing installations.
  • Completion of Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and associated documentation.

 

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements
  • Participants must be 18 or over.
  • This qualification is intended for practising electricians, holding a relevant level 3 qualification (such as C&G 2365/2357/2330/8282/5357/5393, equivalent historic qualifications or other awarding organisation equivalent).
  • Candidates not holding a relevant Level 3 qualification will be required to complete a skills scan to confirm eligibility.

Furthermore, candidates are encouraged to participate in our inspection and testing refresher course, which provides hands-on experience with electrical installations.

Need a refresher?

Great news! We offer a practical refresher course which is designed to give you practical hands-on experience. The two-day inspection and testing refresher course is a practical course is perfectly suited for practising electricians looking to update their understanding of single and three-phase testing procedures.

Course Timings and Delivery Methods

Course Timings

In-centre delivery (Week 1)

5 days

Assessments (Week 2)

1.5 days

The online examination and written assignment are scheduled for the Monday of the second week and will span the entire day. Practical assessments are typically held within the same week and are designed to be completed in half a day. Should you desire, we can confirm the exact times via telephone, or if you make your booking online, we will contact you to confirm the specific day.

Course content
  • 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
C&G 2391-52 INSPECTION AND TESTING COURSE

Course Assessments

The online examination and written assignment are scheduled for the Monday of the second week and will span the entire day. Practical assessments are typically held within the same week and are designed to be completed in half a day. Should you desire, we can confirm the exact times via telephone, or if you make your booking online, we will contact you to confirm the specific day.

Assessment Structure
  • Online Multiple-choice
  • Short-Answer Questions
  • Practical Assignment

BOOKS

Course Books Required

You will need to purchase the following textbooks in order to complete this course:

18th Edition Wiring Regulations Book

18th Edition Wiring Regulations Book

£99.00

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Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 9th Edition

Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 9th Edition

£37.00

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On-Site Guide (BS7671:2022, 8th Edition)

On-Site Guide (BS7671:2022, 8th Edition)

£32.00

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18th Edition Wiring Regulations Book

18th Edition Wiring Regulations Book

£99.00

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Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 9th Edition

Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 9th Edition

£37.00

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On-Site Guide (BS7671:2022, 8th Edition)

On-Site Guide (BS7671:2022, 8th Edition)

£32.00

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Pay as You Train

We understand that some of the courses can be difficult to pay all at once, therefore, on our longer courses you can Pay As You Train, which means you pay week by week interest-free.

Pay As You Train is only available on our longer courses. Typically we will agree on a payment plan with you, where you will pay a deposit, and then pay a set amount 21 days before each class start date.

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Do I need to have a 2391 qualification?

The 2391-52 is considered a benchmark in the electrical industry for verifying one’s knowledge and skills in inspection and testing. Consequently, many employers require this qualification for their electrical workforce, and it can significantly enhance your CV. Additionally, the 2391 qualification can support your applications for industry schemes like JIB ECS cards and membership in competent person schemes, including NICEIC or Napit.

This qualification is intended for practising electricians, holding a relevant level 3 qualification (such as C&G 2365/2357/2330/8282/5357/5393, equivalent historic qualifications or other awarding organisation equivalent).

Candidates not holding a relevant Level 3 qualification will be required to complete a skills scan to confirm eligibility.

We recommend that candidates have at least six months of industry experience in various electrical installations.

Furthermore, candidates are encouraged to participate in our inspection and testing refresher course, which provides hands-on experience with electrical installations.

The 2391-52 course is intended to evaluate your thorough knowledge of inspection and testing. It’s common for some candidates to find the content challenging. While the course itself is not practical, it does include practical assessments. We recommend that candidates possess a solid understanding of inspection and testing procedures before enrolment and that they participate in our practical inspection and testing refresher course to confirm their knowledge meets the necessary standards before commencing the course.

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Gatwick

Mitre Court, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JY

Our Mitre Court and Explorer 2 Facilities are just 2 minutes south of Gatwick Airport. They are comfortable, light and airy environments in which students can learn a wide range of practical and theory based skills.

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Rowan House, Westwood Way, Coventry, West Mids, CV4 8HS

Our brand new centre opened in July 2019 offering a full range of electrical courses for those based in Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Northampton and all over the midlands region.

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Warrington

Unit B, The Beacons, Warrington Road, Birchwood, WA3 6WY

Our Northern training facility is situated just off Junction 10 of the M62 at Birchwood Park and is very accessible from towns such as Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.

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Leeds

Phoenix House, Hawthorn Park, Coal Road, Leeds, West Yorks, LS14 1PQ

Phoenix House has raised the bar for electrical training centres in the UK. It’s situated east of Leeds, just off of the M1 / A1. This makes it easily accessible from Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, York, Harrogate and all over Yorkshire.

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City & Guilds, 5-6 Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DE

Our centre in Central London is based right next to the old bailey, Smithfield Market and St Barts Hospital. We currently only offer electrical courses for experienced electricians from Central London.

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Balby Court Business Campus Balby Carr Bank Doncaster DN4 8DE

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Fairbairn Close, Purley, London CR8 2EJ

Featuring multi-purpose training rooms, state-of-the art electrical training workshops and training delivered by our in-industry experts our Purley Training centre combines leading facilities and tutors to ensure you learn from the best.

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