Electrical Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations: City & Guilds 2391-51- Part Time Day

Course Overview

This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out periodic inspection and testing on Electrical installations.

It is aimed at practising electricians who have had some experience of testing and inspection since qualifying or who require training before going onto other City & Guilds qualifications.

Call the Gas & Electrical Academy Team on 020 8394 3280 or email gascentre@nescot.ac.uk with any queries.

Entry Requirements

Periodic inspection and testing qualifications are intended for electricians that hold relevant Level 3 electrotechnical qualifications, who want to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD), learn new skills, and enhance their understanding of periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.

What the course covers

Assessment

To achieve this Level 3 Award, candidates must:

• successfully complete one online multiple choice test (40 questions, 90 minutes)
• successfully complete one practical assignment

Course materials needed

• On-Site Guide to BS7671:2018
• IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS7671:2018+A2:2022
• Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing (8th Edition, publication date 31/07/2018)
• Pen and Pencil, Notepad, Highlighter, Post-it-note markers

Fees and funding

Fees for 2026/27

£515 Total Cost*

*No VAT is charged as we are an Exempt Charity, created by statute (Further & Higher Education Act 1992).