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City and Guilds 2391: Level 3

Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.

A four day course followed at a later date by the City & Guilds 2391 examinations. Those who register online will automatically be booked onto the corresponding written and practical assessment as well as the revision day.

This course is not suitable for beginners.  For an introductory course, please see the one day testing of electrical installations course.

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 (from May) 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: BS 7671:2008 (red version) and the IEE Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing (5th Edition) which are referenced throughout the course.

Important information 

Written assessment

The following information has been taken from the City & Guilds website regarding the changes to 2391 assessments:

"As of the 5th June all 2391-301 (formerly 2391-101) examinations will be based upon the BS 7671: 2008 (17th Edition).  Although the paper is written for the 17th Edition, and answers to the new edition are preferred, for the June 2008 exam only candidates will not be penalised if they answer to the 16th Edition wiring regulations. However, they must clearly state which edition their answer relates to.

"As the new IEE Guidance Note 3 will not be available for this examination, centres should continue to train to the content of the current edition of Guidance Note 3, except where content of the 17th Edition renders the GN3 information obsolete.

"This will be the position for all 2391 examinations until further notice."

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."

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.

Fees

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.

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