FOUNDATION ELECTRICAL COURSES 

2 DAY FOUNDATION ELECTRICAL COURSE 

WHO IS IT FOR?
 
The 2 day Electrical Foundation course is for students who have little or no previous experience or tradesmen who have not previously undertaken this type of work. It is ideally suited to those people looking to gain electrical training for their own personal use, or those looking to progress on to the 2 day Electrical Inspection and Testing Foundation course or anyone ultimately looking to progress onto an Electrical Qualification with the aim of becoming a Domestic Installer, Qualified Supervisor or Qualified Electrician. 

CONTENT 

It covers practical skills from applying Ohms Law and calculating correct fuse ratings to installing and testing circuits. 

You will achieve a basic understanding of bonding, earthing systems and safety techniques.  You will also learn about standard lighting circuits, 2 way switching, intermediate switching, ring mains, radial circuits, fused connection units, extractor fans, zone requirements and special location installations.  In addition you will also learn to correctly calculate loading and cable sizing as well as basic testing procedures. 

Your practical tasks will include working on a board wiring up a ring main and radial circuits. Practical tasks will also include wiring a lighting circuit, converting to 2 way switching and intermediate switching, fused connection unit and outside light.  All circuits will be connected to the consumer unit and tested to ensure safety of all circuits. 

PRICE 

£195.00 inc vat
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 4 DAY FOUNDATION ELECTRICAL COURSE 

WHO IS IT FOR? 

This 4 day course is ideally suited for those students that wish to progress on to the Part P (VRQ Level 2 Domestic Installers) qualification course as it covers the Inspection and Testing elements. This course includes practical experience in preparation for the practical assessments on the Part P course. 

CONTENT 

The course covers the theory and practical skills required to undertake most electrical installations within the domestic environment.  It covers all the elements of the 2 day Foundation Electrical course and takes you to the next level with additional circuit installation and testing practice, including live testing and fault finding. 

Tasks will include all the elements of the 2 day Foundation Electrical course as well as the Inspection and Testing of bonding, ring circuits, continuity of CPC’s, continuity of conductors (R1 + R2), insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance, prospective fault current and RCD testing. You will also learn fault finding techniques as well as how to complete certificates. 

PRICE 

£380.00 inc vat
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 2 DAY FOUNDATION INSPECTION AND TESTING COURSE 

WHO IS IT FOR? 

The 2 day Foundation Electrical Inspection & Testing course is suitable for people who have previous experience of electrical installations but wish to gain further experience in both the installation and inspection and testing. This course is a natural progression for anyone who has attended our 2 day Foundation Electrical course and forms the 3rd and 4th day of our 4 day Foundation Electrical course. 

CONTENT 

You will be tasked with installing various circuits and then carrying out the full range of Inspections and Tests for initial verification of the circuits. 

PRICE

£200.00
 
All our foundation courses are attendance and completion only and do not involve any exams. Included in each foundation course is an assessment for suitability to progress on to any of our electrical qualification courses.
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 ELECTRICAL QUALIFICATION COURSES 

PART P, EAL VRQ LEVEL 2 DOMESTIC INSTALLERS ELECTRICAL QUALIFICATION COURSE 
 
WHAT IS IT? 

From 1st January 2005 all electrical work in dwellings is required to comply with Part P requirements and be carried out by persons who are competent to do the work. 

Small jobs such as replacing a socket outlet or a light switch on an existing circuit will not need to be notified to a building control body (although there will be some exceptions for high risk areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, gardens and special locations).  All work that involves adding a new circuit, or work within a special location, will need to be either notified to building control who will then inspect the work, or carried out by a competent person who is registered with a Domestic Installers scheme. 

WHO IS IT FOR? 

The 5 day / splitter weekend Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers course is suitable for those who carry out electrical work in association with or for their main work activity under the scope of Part P.  This mainly consists of kitchen fitters, plumbers, carpenters and builders, but also extends to anyone carrying out electrical work in the home. Successful candidates will have achieved the understanding of a Domestic Electrical Installer (though not an electrician) and will be able to demonstrate their knowledge to be nominated as a ‘Qualified Supervisor’ with a Competent Persons Scheme (NICEIC, ELECSA, NAPIT).
 
CONTENT 

This course consists of 8 multiple choice internal exams; 1 multiple choice, 40 minute, closed book, computer based exam (20 questions); and 8 practical assessments. The 5 day or 4 day splitter weekend course includes all the units required for the full qualification. 

UNIT 1 – APPLICABLE BUILDING REGULATIONS AWARD (PART P) FOR DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
 
For qualified electricians who have good practical experience, sound knowledge and electrical qualifications may only need to attend the 1 day Building Regulations exam, which is Unit 1 of the full Part P qualification. You will not be required to demonstrate practical ability on the 1 day course but this will be required when applying for the Competent Persons Scheme with one of the main bodies. Details of the main bodies can be found on pages 209 – 211 in the ‘Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations’ book. 
 
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE PART P? 

If you are not registered as a Part P approved person then all relevant work will need to be notified to the local building control officer, who will need to inspect your work, or appoint a qualified agent to carry out the inspection. In practice this option is going to be both time consuming and costly as the average costs can vary from £100 – £380 per inspection.
 
WHICH COURSE DO I NEED? 

If you are not able to do the following unaided then we suggest you attend the 2 day or 4 day Foundation Electrical course: 

• wiring a ring main
• wiring a radial circuit
• standard lighting circuit
• 2 way switching
• fused connection unit
• spur
• consumer unit
• outside light
• earth bonding
• safe isolation and basic testing

If you are able to do the above tasks unaided, but not able to do the following unaided then you may wish to attend the 2 day Electrical Inspection and Testing course or attend the 5 day (or splitter weekend) Part P course:

• Identify the different earthing systems (TNS, TT & TNC-S)
• continuity testing of CPC’s
• ring circuit continuity
• R1 + R2 calculations
• insulation resistance
• earth fault loop impedance (Zs & Ze)
• polarity
• prospective fault current calculations
• RCD tests

 
If you are able to do all the above unaided and have electrical qualifications, then you may only need to attend the 1 day Building Regulations exam.
 
REQUIRED BOOKS 

All attendees will require the ‘On-Site Guide BS 7671:2008 (2011)’ and the ‘IEE Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations’ books as a minimum for this course. 

COST 

£750.00 inc vat and exam fees (£705.00 if you have previously attended a BTC electrical course) 

Unit 1, Part P, Building Regulations Exam: £125.00 inc vat and exam fees
 
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CITY & GUILDS  2382-12 17TH EDITION WIRING REGULATIONS QUALIFICATION COURSE 

The 1st Amendment to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations was published in July 2011 and came into effect from 1st January 2012. 
  
WHAT IS IT? 

In 1892 it was decided that due to the introduction of ‘electric lighting’, that a set of rules would be needed to prevent the risk of fire in any situation. Since that time, the regulations have undergone several named and rule changes, to arrive at the present day ‘Requirements for Electrical Installations.’ The regulations are based on, and produced by, the International Regulations, and are also produced by the International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC) 

Anyone who is undertaking electrical work within the domestic environment should ideally have the Part P qualification as a minimum. Those who work in commercial, industrial, agricultural, caravan parks, marinas etc, is required to have the 17th Edition (2382). This superseded the 16th Edition and requires all new work from July 2008 to comply with the revised regulations contained within the Red version wiring regulations book. It is a requirement that all work from January 2012 meets with the regulations contained in the new Green version book.
 
WHO IS IT FOR? 

Personnel or businesses that regularly carry out electrical work would need this qualification. This course is also required by students following successful passing of the Part P qualification.
 
CONTENT 

2382-12

We are able to provide a three day course either during the week or over an extended weekend for those who wish to limit the amount of time taken off work. Some previous electrical training is essential for this course. 

It covers areas such as design, construction, inspection, testing and guidelines for achieving electrical safety. 

2382-12  – This 3 day theory course consists of a two hour open book online C&G Evolve test. The exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions. 

 
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE CITY & GUILDS 2382? 

It is unlikely that any reputable company will consider you for employment for electrical installation work within the commercial, industrial or agricultural areas etc if you do not hold a minimum of this qualification (however, companies who work within the domestic environment may initially accept the Part P for this type of work with a requirement that you obtain the 2382 within a defined timescale).
 
WHICH COURSE DO I NEED?

Some previous electrical training is required to attend the 17th Edition course.  We recommend that students have a good understanding, and some practical experience, in the following area:

• wiring a ring main
• wiring a radial circuit
• standard lighting circuit
• 2 way switching 
• fused connection unit
• spur
• consumer unit
• outside light
• earth bonding
• safe isolation and basic testing

Attendance of our 2 day or 4 day foundation course would provide this experience. 
 
REQUIRED BOOKS 

If you are attending the 2382-12, you will require the IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition (Green Book) 

COST 

£415.00 inc vat and exam fees (£400.00 if you have previously attended a BTC electrical course) 

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2382-20 17TH EDITION UPDATE COURSE

This 1 day update qualification closed on 31st December 2011. From 1st January 2012 all students, irrelevant of previous qualifications, will be required to sit the BS7671:2008 (2011), Requirements for Electrical Installations: IET Wiring Regulations, 17th Edition, 2382-12, which includes the 1st Amendment. 

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CITY & GUILDS  2392-10 CERTIFICATE IN FUNDAMENTAL INSPECTION, TESTING AND INITIAL VERTIFICATION
 
WHAT IS IT? 

This 4 day qualification course has been specifically developed to meet the requirements of the electrical industry and associated trades. It provides practical training on the correct procedures for Initial Inspection and Testing of electrical installations.
 
WHO IS IT FOR? 

This course is aimed at anyone involved, or looking at getting involved, in inspection and testing electrical installations. Previous electrical installation experience is required for this course. 

This qualification is an excellent grounding qualification, which will greatly assist and prepare candidates who are also looking to progress onto the 2391-10 certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations. 

This qualification is ideally suited to those with limited experience of Inspection and Testing of electrical installations or those entering the electrical industry from other associated trades.
 
CONTENT 

To gain this qualification, students will need to successfully complete this 4 day course and pass two assessments. The first assessment (2392-101) is in the form of a 50 question multiple-choice, closed book, online Evolve Test, which covers the underpinning knowledge of the units. The test, entitled ‘Knowledge of Fundamental Initial Verification’ lasts a total of 100 minutes.  The second assessment (2392-102) is in the form of a practical test covering the practical skills of the units.
 
WHICH COURSE DO I NEED? 

Although previous testing experience is not a requirement for this course, it is essential that students have some previous electrical installation experience. 

Attendance of our 2 or 4 day Foundation Course would provide this experience.
 
REQUIRED BOOKS
 
All attendees will require the ‘On Site Guide BS 7671:2008 (2011)’ and the ‘IEE Inspection and Testing Guidance Note 3’ books as a minimum for this course. 

COST 

£510.00 inc vat and exam fees (£495.00 if you have previously attended a BTC electrical course)
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CITY & GUILDS (2391-10) INSPECTION, TESTING, DESIGN & CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

This 4 day qualification course will close on 31st July 2012, and is being replaced by City & Guilds (2394-01) Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations and City & Guilds (2395-01) Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.
 
WHAT IS IT? 

This 4 day theory electrical qualification course is designed for experienced personnel who have prior knowledge and experience of inspecting and testing of electrical installations.
 
WHO IS IT FOR? 

This qualification is for those who wish to obtain the required qualification and skills needed to carry out inspection and testing on commercial, industrial and domestic installations, including periodic inspections.  This course is a natural progression for those students that has passed the 2392-10 qualification.
 
CONTENT 

Statutory duties and safe working practices
Requirements for Inspection, Testing and Certification
Use of ‘IEE Inspection and Testing Guidance Note 3’ book
Preparation for Written and Practical Assessments  

On completion of the course students then return to complete the following: 

2391-101 Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations: 2 hours and 30 minutes, closed book, written examination (dates for this examination are pre-set by City & Guilds and are usually at 6.30 pm on selected Thursday evenings) 

Successful candidates of the above can then move on to: 

2391-102 Practical Application of the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations: 3 hour practical assessment
 
WHICH COURSE DO I NEED? 

Anyone who doesn’t have previous inspection and testing experience, or wishes to refresh themselves of the correct methods, may need to consider attending the City & Guilds (2392-10) Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification course before the City & Guilds 2391-10 course. 

It is also recommended that candidates have either the City & Guilds 17th Edition qualification or have a similar qualification eg VRQ Level 2 Domestic Installers (Part P) qualification, where candidates have demonstrated a sound knowledge and understanding of BS-7671:2008 requirements.  
 
REQUIRED BOOKS 

All attendees will require the On Site Guide BS 7671: 2008 (2011), the ‘IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008 (as amended)’ and the ‘Guidance Note 3’ books as a minimum for this course. 

COST 

£550.00 inc vat and exam fees (£535.00 if you have previously attended a BTC electrical course)
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CITY & GUILDS (2377-11 AND 2377-12) PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING (PAT COURSE)

The 2377-11 and 2377-12 qualification courses will close in July 2012, and are being replaced by City & Guilds (2377-32) Level 3 Award in the Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment and City & Guilds (2377-22) Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT).
 
The PAT Testing qualification consists of two parts, dependant on your individual requirements. 

 2377-11 Management of Electrical Equipment Maintenance
 2377-12 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment Maintenance 

These can be taken separately or combined. Although previous electrical installation knowledge is not essential for this course, basic wiring of portable equipment will be required. 

WHAT IS IT? 

There is a legal requirement that all portable and some fixed electrical equipment, within a work based environment, be subjected to “In Service Inspection and Testing” to ensure it is safe to use. A valid label needs to be fixed to each appliance whether it be a kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave, computer etc. 

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 states that ‘Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.’
 
WHO IS IT FOR? 

Anyone who carries or intends to carry out safety checks on portable and some fixed electrical equipment within a work based environment, including landlord rented properties.
 
CONTENT 

This course consists of two parts depending on your requirements (2377-11 and 2377-12) 

2377-11 (Level 3 Certificate in Management of Electrical Maintenance) 

This 2 day course covers the Law and Scope of the relevant legislation; the different types of equipment and environments that fall into the requirements, frequency, practicalities and procedures of the tests performed and the documentation and areas of responsibility. The course concludes with a 1½ hour, 45 question, open book, multiple choice exam using C&G Evolve system. 

2377-12 (Level 3 Certificate for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment) 

This 2 day course consists of the Electrical Safety, Regulations, Roles and Responsibilities; Classification of Appliances; Preliminary Inspection; Test Procedures; Using Portable Appliance Tester equipment to undertake the required continuity of earth conductors, insulation resistance, functional and other optional tests;  Labelling requirements; Reporting and Recording Results; Implementing a Test Programme. The course concludes with a 1 hour, 30 question, open book, multiple choice exam using C&G Evolve system
 
WHICH COURSE DO I NEED? 

Although no previous testing experience is actually required to attend this course, it is essential that students have basic knowledge of wiring up portable appliances.
 
Attendance of our 2 day or 4 day foundation course may be beneficial. 
 
REQUIRED BOOKS 

All attendees will require the ‘IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment’ book as a minimum for this course. 

COST 

2 day course (2377-11) £210.00
2 day course (2377-12) £200.00
Combined (2377-11 and 2377-12) 2 day course £325.00
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 All students will be required to wear STEEL TOE CAPPED SAFETY BOOTS on all of the above courses!

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