EAL VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers
Training
Blended learning in Hull
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Blended
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Hull
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Duration
5 Days
Should the individual feel that they posses no electrical aptitude whatsoever, We would recommend that serious consideration is given to attending a preliminary Basic Domestic Electrical Appreciation Course prior to the EAL Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers Course. Successful completion of the course and appropriate assessment will suitably prepare delegates to undergo site inspection under the NAPIT or NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme. Suitable for: This course is suitable for those who have no formal electrical qualifications and who work in plumbing, kitchen installation, security alarms, telecommunications, property maintenance, garden installation, air-conditioning, bathroom installation, gas installers, etc and wish to join a Domestic Installer Scheme. On completion of the course the candidate will be required to join one of the Approved Schemes. Part of the criteria for the course is that there should be no barrier to entry and that anybody can apply.
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The Domestic Electrical Installer
EAL VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers (Incorporating the requirements for electrical safety (Part P) of the Building Regulations)
In order for electrical installers to self-certify that their domestic installation work in England and Wales is compliant with Part P of the building regulations. They must either be registered with a competent person scheme such as the NAPIT or NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme or register electrical work with the local building control before work starts. All applicants to the Domestic Installer Scheme must meet a number of requirements, in particular be able to demonstrate they have the ability to install, inspect, test and certify their work in accordance with BS 7671, and to comply with the relevant Building Regulations.
Successful completion of the course and appropriate assessment will suitably prepare delegates to undergo site inspection under the NAPIT or NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme.
This training course has been provided to assist electricians and others outside the industry to prepare for Part P of the building regulations. It has been developed in partnership by the NICEIC (the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting), CORGI and the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association).
With the advent of Part P, the above organisations, have decided to collaborate and provide a modular training course with the intention of it becoming a national qualification for domestic installers.
The Domestic Electrical Installers course covers the scope of work to become competent for electrical work within a dwelling. It will consist of 9 modules and be delivered over approximately 5 days.
This EAL Level 2 Domestic Electrical Installer course includes a range of topics such as:
- Applicable Building Regulations
- Electrical Safety legislation, regulations standards and terminology
- Pre work survey / inspection
- Safe isolation procedures
- Identification of unsafe electrical situations
- Earthing and bonding requirements
- Electrical test procedures
- Cable and component selection
- Installation and replacement of electrical components
- Checking the correct and safe operation of installed electrical components
- Recording of electrical test results and completion of certification
- Installing and/or rerouting cables
- Special locations
- New circuit requirements
- Lighting installations
- Maintenance
- Supplies
Assessment
- An online multi-choice exam covering the requirement of Part P of the Building Regulations will be undertaken by all applicants.
- A course portfolio will be developed by applicants based on the practical tasks undertaken
This is a nationally accredited course. Delegates will receive an EAL VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers qualification following successful completion of the assessments and exam for all the competences.
EAL VRQ Level 2 Certificate for Domestic Electrical Installers