2396-01 – Design and Verification of Electrical Installations
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Course Description
The City & Guilds 2396-01 is a prestigious Level 4 Award and the successor to the former 2400 qualification. It reflects the growing technical demands and professional standards in the electrical industry. This advanced, theory-based course is designed to equip candidates with the essential knowledge and practical techniques to competently design and verify electrical systems in line with current industry standards.What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, candidates will have a solid understanding of:
- Planning and specifying electrical installations
- Circuit design and calculations
- Selection and erection of appropriate equipment
- Verification processes for completed installations
Training is delivered through a mix of tutor-led presentations, group discussions, worked examples, and reference to key industry standards such as BS 7671 and GN3. The course will thoroughly prepare candidates for both the written exam and the design project assessment.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Qualified electricians looking to advance their careers
- Electrical supervisors, project managers, and consulting engineers
- Industry professionals seeking deeper technical insight into electrical design and verification
What’s included?
- City & Guilds registration and examination fees
- Pre course materials and text book
- Course handouts
- Complimentary use of core publications during attendance (BS7671, GN3 and On Site Guide)
Entry Requirements
A solid electrical background is essential. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold:
- A formal Level 3 technical qualification such as 2330, 2360, 2357 or 5357
- A current BS7671 Wiring Regulations qualification
- A Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification such as 2391, 2394 or 2395
Assessments
City & Guilds 2396 Design & Verification Assessments:
To achieve the City & Guilds 2396-01 qualification, candidates must successfully complete two key assessments:
Unit 401 – 40 hour design project
You’ll be provided with a real-world scenario for which you’ll design a complete electrical installation, including detailed layout drawings and technical specifications. This project is initially developed during the course and then submitted by an agreed deadline.
Unit 402 – Written examination
City & Guilds make this exam available three times a year, typically March, June and December. Exam papers are sent to City & Guilds for external marking and results are typically released within 45 working days.
| Duration | 3 hours, 6.30 - 9.30 p.m |
| Number of questions | 6 |
| Question type | Detailed written answers |
| Permitted reference materials | Clean copies of BS7671, Guidance Notes 3 & On-site Guide |
| Other allowed materials/equipment | Pens with blue or black ink, and a non-programmable calculator |
Resources
IET Wiring Regulations –BS7671:2018+A2:2022
IET Guidance Notes 3 – Inspection & Testing Book
BS 7671:2018 IET On-Site Guide Book
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