BPEC Electrical Competence Scheme (ECS)

Description
This course is a practical based programme offering training and assessment for compliance with Part P of the Building Regulations. Part P divides companies ('enterprises') into three different classifications depending on the scope of work activities they undertake:· Level A: can complete all electrical work in domestic premises (usually electrical contractors)· Level B: can install new circuits· Level C: can only extend existing circuitsCourse objectives/key benefits:Certification will allow registration with an appropriate validation body such as CORGI or ELECSA

Program
Who the course is aimed at:
· Operatives working at Level B and Level C only
· Suitable for persons intending to register under an Approved Part P scheme
Course content:
· 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
· Convert lighting circuit to two way switching
· Install new lighting circuit
· Electrical tests
· Electrical installation certificate
· Install central heating wiring
· Central heating functional tests
Course tutor:
Roy Treloar
Training method:
Four days combining some theory with practical work and assessment.
Course outcome/qualification:
BPEC certificate.
Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
This course covers operatives working at Level B and Level C only and assumes some level of competence.