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Level 3 award in initial and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations (2391-52)

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Electrican testing electrical equipment
Courses Code
QD3ELTES
Study method
Part Time
Cost
£845
Location(s)
Rodbaston
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  • Is this course for you?

    This qualification is designed for electricians with relevant Level 3 Electrotechnical qualifications who are seeking to pursue Continuing Professional Development (CPD), acquire new skills, and deepen their knowledge of initial and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.

  • Required qualifications

    Learners must be competent electricians and have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification that enables ECS Gold Card registration. Learners will also have a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This qualification equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform professional inspection and testing of electrical installations. It is designed to help learners understand the principles, practices, and legislation related to the initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installations, in line with statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements. The content provides the foundational knowledge needed to support the application of skills in inspecting, testing, commissioning, and certifying electrical installations.

  • Careers

    Learners could study the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the design and installation of domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging installations (2921-31), electrical energy storage systems (EESS) or solar photovoltaic systems (solar panels).

  • Is this course for you?

    This qualification is designed for electricians with relevant Level 3 Electrotechnical qualifications who are seeking to pursue Continuing Professional Development (CPD), acquire new skills, and deepen their knowledge of initial and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations.

  • Required qualifications

    Learners must be competent electricians and have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification that enables ECS Gold Card registration. Learners will also have a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This qualification equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform professional inspection and testing of electrical installations. It is designed to help learners understand the principles, practices, and legislation related to the initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installations, in line with statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements. The content provides the foundational knowledge needed to support the application of skills in inspecting, testing, commissioning, and certifying electrical installations.

  • Careers

    Learners could study the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the design and installation of domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging installations (2921-31), electrical energy storage systems (EESS) or solar photovoltaic systems (solar panels).

Testimonials

John Lockley

This programme is a challenging yet rewarding addition to an electrician’s CV – ideal for that new job, promotion or approved status with the JIB. We cover the IET Guidance Note 3 and wider Wiring Regulations in detail, learning both the practical and theoretical elements of a professional initial verification or periodic inspection.

John Lockley

Curriculum Manager

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  • C&G Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations Net Zero (2391-52) (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 13th October 2025

    Code: QRD3ELTES

    Cost: £845

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:17:15 PM

    Part Time: 5 Days

    Day(s): 5 Days (Monday to Friday)

    Apply
  • C&G Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations Net Zero (2391-52) (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 16th February 2026

    Code: QRD3ELTES-1

    Cost: £845

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:17:15 PM

    Part Time: 5 Days

    Day(s): 5 Days (Monday to Friday)

    Apply
  • C&G Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations Net Zero (2391-52) (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 20th April 2026

    Code: QRD3ELTES-2

    Cost: £845

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:17:15 PM

    Part Time: 5 Days

    Day(s): 5 Days (Monday to Friday)

    Apply
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