2391-50 Initial Verification & Certification of Electrical Installations

New electrical installations require electrical installation certificates. To produce these, you’ll need to do your 2391-50 training course which walks through the verification and certification of new electrical installations and is ideal for electricians who want to work with new installs on projects.

In just 6 days at our Stoke on Trent facility, you’ll gain all the skills you need to inspect and test new installations to key standards such as IET BS7671. Whether you want to improve your installation skills or further your career towards becoming a qualified supervisor, the 2391-50 course is designed to offer the most time-efficient route to certification we can provide.

Is your inspection and testing experience limited?
If so, we strongly recommend attending a 1 day testing refresher to improve your practical skills for just £160 + VAT.

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Course Description

The City & Guilds 2391-50 qualification directly replaces 2394-01. The new course structure benefits candidates by reducing assessment duplication, and exams are largely open book. This course is ideal for those that only intend to certificate new installation work via an Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate. Those planning to complete Condition Reports on existing properties should consider the 2391-52 combined qualification. The 2391 suite of qualifications are held in very high regard in the industry and are often a requirement for industry applications:

• 2391-50 - a Competent Person Scheme requirement for signing off new installations
• 2391-51 - a Competent Person Scheme requirement for carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports
• 2391-52 - an Approved contractor Qualifying Supervisor requirement for Certification Bodies such as NICEIC and NAPIT
• 2391-52 - a requirement for ECS/JIB Approved Electrician Gold card grading

Overview

About this course…

During our 6-day course, you will learn to inspect and test new electrical installations in compliance with key industry documents such as IET BS7671 and Guidance Notes 3. You will work on a variety of test rigs to give you a wide range of experience prior to completing your assessments.

Theory classes and inspection and testing workshops will improve your understanding and enable you to accurately and competently complete the Electrical Installation Certificate and associated Schedules.

Who is it suitable for?

The course is ideal for Electricians and Domestic Installers that wish to improve their knowledge and application of inspection and testing. Electricians looking to improve their career prospects and those working towards ‘Qualified Supervisor’ status should also consider this course. If you aim to apply for  ‘Approved Electrician’ grading with the JIB you will need to achieve 2391-52 (Combined Initial and Periodic). Competent Person Schemes will also require you to have the 2391-52 if you wish to complete Conditon Reports through them. 

What’s included?

• City & Guilds registration, assessment and certification fees
• Course notes and free 18th Edition / Guidance Notes 3 book hire
• Lunch & refreshments
• A unique and friendly learning environment!

Course entry requirements?

To complete this course it is recommended that you have a good working knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition) and have recent practical experience of inspection and testing.

If you have little experience of testing you will benefit from attending a 1 day testing refresher prior to the course which is available for just £160 + VAT. 

What’s next?

After completing this course you may wish to consider:

• City & Guilds 2396-01 Design and Verification
• City & Guilds 2377-77 Inspection & Testing (Portable Appliance Testing)

Assessments

To achieve the 2391-50 qualification you will need to successfully complete a range of exams and practical assessments:

2391-050 – Online multiple-choice test

• Open Book
• 40 Questions
• 90 Minutes

2391-500 – Assignment comprising of:

Task A – 2.5 hour practical assessment of the initial verification and certification of an installation
Task B – 1 hour short answer paper (Open Book)

Resources

IET Wiring Regulations –BS7671:2018+A2:2022 (2022) Book   Order Now Order Now

IET Guidance Notes 3 – Inspection & Testing Book   Order Now Order Now

BS7671:2018+A2:2022 IET On-Site Guide Book   Order Now Order Now

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