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
Assessment
To achieve this Level 3 Award candidates must
- successfully complete one online multiple choice test (40 questions, 90 minutes) (2391-051)
- successfully complete one practical
Fees and funding
Overseas fees: £545
Full cost fees: £545
The fee shown is the total cost for 2026/27 entry. It may increase in following years. No VAT is charged as we are an Exempt Charity, created by statute (Further & Higher Education Act 1992).
If no fee is showing please contact our Gas Centre Team on 0208 394 3280 / 3124 or email gascentre@nescot.ac.uk
Duration
4 days, Wednesday to Saturday (8.30am to 4.30pm)