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- Description
- Prerequisite
- Course Structure
- Achievement Upon Completion
Learners must be at least 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must have the potential to achieve all aspects of the qualification. In particular, learners should be able to demonstrate that they have the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy required for the completion of the learning outcomes and the assessments.
This training package contains three courses.
- Fundamentals of Electrical Installations in Dwellings
- Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations (City & Guild: 2382)
- Level 3 Award in Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations (EAL= 600/4337/4 or City & Guilds = 2391-50)
Total Course Fee: Price on application
The following reading material is required on the day of course start date and can be purchased from centre.
· IET On-Site Guide BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (Cost £30.00)
· IET Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) (Cost £30.00)
· IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (Cost £90.00)
· IET Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) (Cost £40.00)
Part 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Installations in Dwellings
This is for those learners who are new to the electrical industry and wish to understand the fundamental knowledge and practical skills involved with Domestic Electrical Installation in accordance with statutory and non-statutory requirements.
This course covers
- Basic principles of electricity
- Electric supply systems
- Earthing and Bonding
- Protective devices
- Design and installation of new circuit design, (Light circuits, Ring Mains and Radial circuit)
- Installation or replacement of consumer units
- installations in special locations
- Safe isolation
- requirements for initial verification, initial inspection, safe testing, and commissioning
- completion of Electrical Installation Certificate
- completion of Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate
- building regulations and approved documents which are applicable to electrical installations in dwellings including Part P.
- practical workshop.
Part 2: Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations (City & Guild: 2382)
This qualification is for learners who are involved in the electro technical sector such as electricians, designers, inspectors who wish to update their knowledge to the IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition and wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the latest wiring regulations.
v The qualification covers the full content of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition.
v The Regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, and additions and alterations to existing installations.
At successful completion of this course learners will receive a Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations from EAL or City & Guild.
Part 3: Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations (EAL= 600/4337/4 or City & Guilds = 2391-50)
This qualification is for those electricians who wish to carry out the initial inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations.
This Award gives the learner an understanding of the theory and practice of the initial verification, commissioning, certification of both single and three phase electrical installations.
The qualification follows BS 7671 and the industry recognised IET Guidance Note 3, as well as the Electrical Safety Council’s Best Practice Guides.
The Award gives an opportunity for individuals to develop and/or enhance their knowledge and skills in the Initial verification and testing of single and three phase low voltage electrical installations.
The assessment involves one on-screen open book exam (IET GN3) and practical assessments covering initial inspection and testing and commissioning of a three-phase rig.
At successful completion of this course learner will receive an EAL or City & Guilds certificate.
NOTE: Please note that the rules are changed from 1st September 2021, if you want to join the Part P Competent Person Scheme (such as NICEIC, NAPIT etc) as a Qualified Supervisor. The new requirements for joining a CPS, whether NICEIC or NAPIT, are detailed in the Qualifications Guide for EAS October 2024 (June 2025).
Upon successful completion, the Candidate will receive Level 3 Certificates in 18th edition and Initial Verification from EAL or City & Guilds.