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Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations - Level 3

Summary

The City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations targets practising electricians. It merges the C&G 2391-50 and 2391-51 courses, encompassing both initial verification and periodic assessments.

This qualification is 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 initial and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration / Fees
16 Jun 2025
Bispham Campus
6 Days / £1,199
01 Sep 2025
Bispham Campus
6 Days / £1,199
24 Nov 2025
Bispham Campus
6 Days / £1,199
09 Feb 2026
Bispham Campus
6 Days / £1,199
13 Apr 2026
Bispham Campus
6 Days / £1,199
29 Jun 2026
Bispham Campus
6 Days / £1,199

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

You can use this course to progress further in your electrical career as an installer, or you can use it to progress further onto other disciplines such as City and Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (2396).

Key information

Entry Requirements

  • Participants must be 18 or over
  • This qualification is intended for practising electricians, holding a relevant level 3 qualification (such as C&G 2365/2357/2330/8282/5357/5393, equivalent historic qualifications or other awarding organisation equivalent)
  • Up to date 18th Edition certificate and a good understanding of IET Wiring Regulations BS7671

Although there are no formal qualifications required for this electrical verification course, it is expected that you should have a good knowledge and understanding of electrical science and principles. Previous experience of electrical installation work, either within the electrical contracting industry or an allied trade is essential.

It is best suited to those who are working within the electrical industry and are actively involved with the inspection and testing process with previous experience of live boards. It is also useful for you to have an understanding of 3 phase systems.

Qualification obtained

Award in Inspection and Testing

Extra costs and equipment

All materials and equipment are provided by the centre, candidates are asked to wear their own safety footwear in workshop environments.

What will I learn?

What will I learn?

By the end of this course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the requirements for inspection and testing
  • Understand safety management procedures when undertaking inspection and testing
  • Understand the requirements for the inspection of electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements for testing electrical installations
  • Perform inspection and testing of electrical installations

Assessments will take place on day 5 and day 6, they will consist of:

  • 1 x Practical Assessment (2 hours)
  • 1 x Multiple Choice Exam (60 questions, 2 hours), pass mark is approx. 75%
  • 1 x Short answer test (1 hour)

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

None

How will I learn?

During the City and Guilds Inspection and Testing course, you will be working in a classroom environment, within our purpose-built electrical installation training room. A total of 30 delivery hours and 5 hours of assessments.

Our tutors will guide you through all aspects of inspection and testing ranging from basic health and safety to actually performing testing using different types of test equipment. As our groups are kept as small as possible, so you can expect plenty of hands-on tuition from our training team.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will take place on day 5 and day 6, they will consist of:

  • 1 x Practical Assessment (2 hours)
  • 1 x Multiple Choice Exam (60 questions, 2 hours) pass mark is approx. 75% this exam is open book
  • 1 x Short answer test (1 hour)