Level 3 Design & Verification 2391-20 Part time Evevings

Who is this course for? 

This qualification is intended for experienced personnel working in the electrical industry. Although City & Guilds does not state formal candidate entry requirements, the qualification is not intended for non-qualified electricians and/or those who do not have experience in inspecting, testing and certifying electrical installations. The Certificate in design, erection and verification of electrical installations was previously certificated under the qualification 2400 design, erection and verification of electrical installations. It is intended for personnel in electrical contracting companies who have responsibility for the quality of the design, specification, installation, and inspection and testing processes. It addresses, in particular, the implications of the Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations.

Course description: This course is intended to support those who are involved in designing electrical installations to BS7671:2008. The course is split into three outcomes as follows:

1. Design
2. Selection and erection of equipment
3. Inspection and Testing

It will provide all candidates with the necessary information and knowledge to design and erect an electrical installation, with a focus on the above outcomes taking into account factors such as, cable selection, environmental influences, routing and suitability for purpose etc.

Assessment

Candidates must successfully complete:

2391-302 – 4 hour practical assessment (candidates who have already completed this component for 2391-10 will not need to take this again) 

2391-303 – a 3 hour written examination, consisting of 10 questions 2391-304 – a set project, requiring a minimum of 20 hours work, along most candidates spend a longer time producing the work to the required criteria. 

Materials Required: All candidates will be provided with an extensive training materials written by the awarding bodies lead provider. The course is designed to verify that candidates are fully familiar with the content and application of BS7671:2008 with specific reference to Inspection, Selection of Equipment and Design. All candidates are advised to obtain a copy for reference throughout the course.

All candidates are required to bring along a non-programmable scientific calculator and standard stationary.

Requirements for Electrical Installations

IEE Wiring Regulations, Seventeenth Edition, ISBN 978-0-86341-844-0, published by the IET

All candidates are advised to obtain a copy for reference throughout the course.

Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, 5th Edition

By Jonathan Elliott, published by the IET, ISBN: 978-0-86341-857-0

The On Site Guide to BS7671:2008 published by the IET.

The Unite Guides can be obtained from Technical Training Solutions.

The following books are suggested reference materials:

A practical guide to The Wiring Regulations, Fourth Edition, by Geoffrey Stokes & John Bradley, ISBN 978-1-405-17701-6, published by Wiley

Guide to the Wiring Regulations ECA

By Darrell Locke, ISBN 978-0-470-51685-0, published by Wiley

Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice

By Geoffrey Stokes, ISBN 978-0-632-06002-3, published by Blackwell Publishing

Electrical Installation Design Guide

Published by the IET, ISBN 978-0-86341-550-0

Design & Verification

By Brian Scaddan, ISBN 978-0-7506-8721-8, published by Newnes.

Design of Electrical Services for Buildings, Fourth Edition

By Barrie Rigby, ISBN 1-415-31083-0, published by Taylor & Francis Group.

Modern Wiring Practice Design & Installation, Revised Edition

By W E Stewart & T A stubbs, ISBN 0-7506-6662, published by Elsevier.

Entry Requirements: Candidates are required to have successfully completed the following courses prior: City & Guilds 2382-10 or 20 City & Guilds 2391-10

Progression: The qualification forms part of the Continuous Professional Development available to the electrical sector, allowing those working in the industry to develop their skills and keep up to date with requirements. Progression to Level 4 qualifications would be for management and engineering roles.

Course Location: Training Suite One - Unit 46 Avondale Business Centre

Teaching Staff: Alan Wilson, Les Holmes & James Morris