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ITI - Inspection & testing of electrical installations

Duration
4+1 days

Accreditation
The course is accredited by the City & Guilds of London Institute.  An assessment is carried out at the end of the course.

Who will benefit?
Electrical, operational and maintenance staff involved in carrying out inspection and testing of LV electrical installations. The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation & Contractors recommends that all qualifying managers and operatives having direct responsibility for inspection and testing should attend a 2391 course and complete the assessment. An electrical background is recommended for delegates attending this course.

Aim
The course will provide a good understanding of the requirements and obligations of the 17th Edition Regulations with regard to inspection and testing of electrical installations and the statutory requirements for safe working under the ‘Electricity at Work Act 1989’.

Objectives
At the end of this course, delegates will be fully conversant with inspection & testing of electrical installations according to BS 7671: The following will also be covered:
  • Statutory requirements for safe working practices
  • Visual inspection
  • Long lead testing
  • R1 & R2 Testing for radial and ring circuits
  • Safe isolation
  • Insulation resistance and polarity
  • RCD testing including Ramp test
  • Earth fault loop impedance of main incoming, radial and ring circuits
  • Prospective short circuit current
  • Prospective fault current
  • Protective devices (in situ and non compliant with BS7671) and earthing arrangements
  • Selection of test equipment
  • Hands on electrical testing
  • Completing inspection reports and test schedules

Other information
Certain practical exercises are requirements of this course.

TIME OF EXAM: 18:30 - 21:00. 

The exam is scheduled one week after the course completion.   
Candidates for this course are required to bring with them a copy of the:

  • 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
  • (ISBN 0852 969287, 1997) the IEE On-site Guide
(ISBN 0852 968434) and IEE Guidance note 3 -Inspection & Testing (ISBN 0852 968671)

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