Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification training course

A 4 day training course for persons with responsibility for the fundamental inspection, testing and initial verification of single phase electrical installations. The course is designed for practising electricians who haven’t worked on fundamental inspection and testing since qualifying or might have recently become qualified as an electrician after working in other engineering disciplines or trades.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Greater understanding and compliance with legislation.
• Obtaining the skills to carry out Fundamental Inspection and Testing of a Single Phase Electrical System.
• Understanding the requirements of BS7671 for the Initial Verification of a Single Phase Electrical System.
• If currently working in electrical testing, a Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification will help update skills and keep up with best practice in this area.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Compliance with legislation.
• The Qualification proves the ability of the individual to carry out the Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial verification of the Single Phase Systems.

What you will learn

• Use of test instruments.
• Testing of live installations.
• Introduction to certification.
• Identification / interpretation of readings.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• This course incorporates assessment and certification under the City and Guilds 2392-10 scheme; the Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification.

How is this training delivered?

• Learners are continually assessed, both in written and practical exercises, and there are opportunities to work with a wide range of equipment that will support their knowledge in the field.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners can bring their own instruments with which they are familiar.
• Learners can bring with them any materials used by their own employer, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.

Learners undertaking this course might also consider:

• Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (ME91c)
  5 day course to prepare candidates for the inspection and testing of electrical installation work.