City & Guilds Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (2394-01)

Summary: An essential qualification for qualified electricians looking to update their knowledge of techniques and legislation








Course description: The City & Guilds Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (2394-01) will help you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally install and carry out initial verification and testing on electrical installations with regulations and requirements.
It is aimed at practising electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or who require some update of training. The qualification is also suitable for those with limited experience of initial inspection of electrical installations, such as those entering the industry from other engineering disciplines or who have been working in allied trades.
Your key learning outcomes of the qualification include understanding  the requirements for

Completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations

Initial verification of electrical installations

Completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to their being placed into service

Safe testing and commissioning of electrical installations

Testing before circuits are energised

Testing energised installations

Completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation
Following the completion of the qualification you will be able 

Confirm safety of system and equipment prior to completion of inspection, testing and commissioning

Carry out inspection of electrical installations prior to them being placed into service

Test electrical installations prior to them being placed into service

Commission electrotechnical systems and equipment









Entry requirements: All candidates should have basic knowledge of electrical science and experience of electrical installation.
You need to be aged over 18.









Assessment: Assessment will be through an online multiple-choice test, a written test and assignment.









Academic progression: After successful completion of this qualification you can progress onto 2395 Periodic Inspection and testing and 2396 Design, Erection and Verification, both of which run subject to demand.









Career progression: For detail on training, qualifications and opportunities please check

National Careers Service job profiles - electrician









Course fee for whole course: £450.00








Costs: This course is a full cost course which means that unfortunately there are no reductions in tuition fees if you are unemployed or in receipt of benefits.
In addition to the course fees you will need

A non-programmable calculator

A copy of IET Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 7th Edition. Current cost £19.50 for members, £30.00 for non-members

A copy of IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008 incorporating amendment number 3:2015)
Copies of the above publications can be purchased from the IET or other retailers
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