City & Guilds 2391: Level 3
Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.
The purpose of this course
This scheme is aimed at those already having practical experience of inspection and testing of LV electrical installations, who wish to become certificated, possibly for Part P purposes.
This course is not suitable for beginners. For introductory courses, please see the one day Testing of Electrical Installations followed by the Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification of Electrical Installations (City & Guilds 2392-10); information to the right of this page.
In addition to relevant practical experience, delegates must possess a good working knowledge of the technical requirements of BS 7671 to City & Guilds 2382-10 or 2382-20 certificate standard or equivalent (see the three day course on BS 7671:2008 to achieve this standard).
The full programme comprises:
- a three day course covering: the requirements of BS 7671:2008 for inspection, testing and certification and guidance given in IEE Guidance Note 3, Inspection & Testing; practical demonstrations and "hands-on" sessions; preparation for practical assessment and written examination;
- a practical assessment of up to four hours' duration, one to one with a qualified assessor;
- a revision day in preparation for the written assessment designed to improve your exam technique;
- a two and a half hour written examination (closed book) in two sections comprising of short answer and structured questions.
Required Publications
Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2008 (red version). Its full price is £75 but once you have registered on a course with the IET you are entitled to a 20 per cent discount taking the price to £60.
IEE Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing (5th Edition). The discounted price is £20.
Recommended publication
To aid your revision, the IET in collaboration with City & Guilds has produced the publication: Exam Success: Inspection and Testing 2391-10 which is priced at £15.
To purchase this or any other IET publication please complete the relevant section on the registration form or contact the IET’s publication department on the following number and allow up to ten working days for delivery:
+44 (0)1438 767328
Important information
The following information has been taken from the City & Guilds website regarding the changes to 2391 assessments:
Practical assessment
"We will accept the practical assessments achieved by candidates under [2391]-102 for the new 2391-10...Candidates who have passed the practical exam under the 16th Edition will not have to re-take the new unit."
To register
Either click the 'register online' link or download a registration form (to the right of the page).
Course Dates
When registering please ensure you add your date of birth to the 'special requirements' field. By registering online you will automatically be registered for the course, written assessment, revision day and practical assessment. If you only wish to do a part of this, please see further down the page.
Venue to be advised three weeks prior to course.
Venue | Course dates | Practical assessment | Revision day | Written assessment | Latest registration (301) | Status |
| London | 5-7 Oct (ICK1LO) | 12-14 Oct (ICPKLO) | 19 Oct (RVKLO) | 21 Oct (ICWKLO) | 1 Sep | Register online |
Fees
| Members | £1295 + VAT (£226.63) | Total £1521.63 |
| Non-members | £1395 + VAT (£244.13) | Total £1639.13 |
| Early booking discount (two months in advance) | ||
| Members | £1035 + VAT (£181.13) | Total £1216.13 |
| Non-members | £1115 + VAT (£195.13) | Total £1310.13 |
City & Guilds 2391-302 Practical Assessments
For those wishing to only take the practical exam, or to re-take the practical exam. Each participant will be assigned a half-day, either morning or afternoon by administration staff at the courses unit.
If you have already taken this exam with us and wish to retake it please send in the form you were sent with your results. If you have not taken this four hour exam with us before and wish to do so please register via the booking form (see the right hand side of the page) and inform us of any 'candidate enrolment numbers' you may have.
Venue | 2010 dates | Ref. no. | Status |
| London | 12-14 Oct | ICPKLO | Available |
| Practical assessment fee only | |
| £340 +VAT (£59.50) | Total £399.50 |
| No early booking discount | |
City & Guilds 2391-301 Revision Day
This day is designed to refresh your knowledge and improve your exam technique. You will have the opportunity to work through sample question papers and receive feedback on your answers as well as raise any queries.
Venue | 2010 dates | Ref. no. | Status |
| London | 19 Oct | RVKLO | Register online |
| Revision day only | |
| £155 + VAT (£27.13) | Total £182.13 |
| No early booking discount | |
City & Guilds 2391-301 Written Assessments
For those wishing to only take the written exam, or to re-take the written exam you can now register online. Please ensure you add your date of birth to the 'special requirements' box.
Venue | 2010 dates | Ref. no. | Latest registration | Status |
| London | 11 Mar | ICWBLO | 1 Feb | Closed |
| London | 21 Oct | ICWKLO | 1 Sep | Register online |
| Written assessment fee only - standard fee | |
| £110 + VAT (£19.25) | Total £129.25 |
| Written assessment only - late fee (after latest registration date listed above, up until three weeks before exam date) | |
| £168 + VAT (£29.40) | Total £197.40 |
