This course covers the training and assessment for the Bpec Part P (Full scope) qualification. It is aimed people that carry out both defined scope and full scope electrical installation work in domestic premises. The course assumes no previous electrical knowledge although some students may wish to complete the PPL Pre-Part P Foundation electrical course first.
From 1st January 2005 the building regulations were changed so that it became illegal to carry out certain types of electrical work in domestic premises unless the installer was
qualified to do so. The installer had to be a member of an electrical competent person's scheme (with a Part P qualification) or the installation had to be certified by local building control inspectors.
This electrical training course is the Bpec Part P (Full scope) course. Students cover the Part P defined scope course (Monday to Friday) and then attend a one day full scope upgrade course on the Saturday of the same week. Previous electrical experience is advised and after completion this course you maybe required to complete the City & Guilds 17th Wiring Regulations in order to register with a full scope scheme.
The Bpec Part P Full scope course covers levels A,B,C and D of electrical work. It allows level A work such as consumer units, completely new wiring installations and outside cabling (SWA).
After successful completion of the Bpec Part P Full scope course, you will be able to join the full scope electrical competent persons schemes offered by ELECSA.
There is a two stage process to achieve compliance with Part P regulations. Firstly, you must hold a valid Part P certificate either Part P defined scope or Part P full scope. Then you must register to join an approved Part P competent person's scheme. Part of the registration will involve an onsite inspection of your wiring and testing ability. During this onsite inspection you will be required to produce reference manuals, certificates such as you Bpec Part P (Full scope) course certificate and a 17th Edition compliant multifunction electrical tester such as the Fluke Robin 1652. You may also be asked to have a current wiring regulations certificate which can be obtained by taking the City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition Wiring Regulations course.
After completing this Bpec Part P Full scope course you will be able to test and certificate your
own work. In order to issue landlords (domestic dwellings single phase) safety certificates you must hold a further qualification such as the LOGIC Domestic Periodic testing and certification.
PPL use the Fluke Robin 1652 for all of our electrical training courses such as the Bpec Part P (Full scope) electrical course, Bpec Part P (Defined scope) electrical course, City and Guilds 2391 electrical course. All our electrical course students received a PPL discount voucher for the Fluke Robin 1652 worth £250 off the standard RRP of £800 plus vat.
The course runs Monday to Saturday (9am to about 4.30pm) with a maximum of 8 students. The course deposit is £200 and the balance is payable on the first day.
There is NO charge should a student require further training and assessment to pass the Part P course. This includes practical and theory resits and even sitting another complete course - we simply will not charge for this.
Part P Course (Full Scope) Theory
- Introduction
- Basic electrical principles and theory
- Legislation and regulations
- Electrical safety
- Domestic installations theory 1
- Domestic installations theory 2
- Domestic installations theory 3
- Testing and documentation
- Domestic installation best practice
- Revision test answers
The first day of the Part P course is a theory day. You will cover the above course material.
In addition to the Part P Course (Defined scope) theory course students also cover:
- Special Location
- Domestic lighting circuits SELV
- Maintaining domestic installations
- 3 phase supplies
The practical training and assessment for the Part P (Full Scope) course takes place in a purpose built electrical training room. Each student is issued with a full electrician's tool kit and Fluke Robin 1652 Multi-function tester.
Training takes place on the Tuesday and Wednesday of the course as covers the following topics:
- Supply installation identification
- Circuit protective devices
- Electrical installation - visual inspection
- Safe Isolation
- Pre-work survey and electrical tests
- Exchange component
- Supplementary bonding
- Extension to existing circuit
- Install new radial circuit (ring main)
- Convert lighting circuit to 2 way switching
- Install new lighting circuit
- Electrical tests
- Minor works certification
- Electrical installation certificate
- Install central heating wiring
In addition to the defined scope practical students will also cover the following on the Saturday of the full scope course:
- Steel Wire Armoured Cable Termination
The training takes place in a relaxed and friendly environment where students are encouraged to discuss the course content with the trainers. All of our trainers have over 25 years
each in the electrical industry.
Practical assessments are held on the Thursday after noon, all day Friday and Saturday afternoon (full scope assessment). Students are allowed a second attempt and oral questioning should they fail to pass a particular Part P assessment task. If a resit is required PPL do
not charge for this and it arranged at a mutually convenient time.
