What are these inspection and testing qualifications
• It is aimed at practising electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or who require some update of training before going onto other City & Guilds
qualifications. The qualification is also suitable for those with limited experience of initial inspection and periodic inspection of electrical installations, such as those entering the industry
from other engineering disciplines or who have been working in allied trades
• These new versions are a direct replacement for 2394 and 2395 and continue to meet the industry CPD needs • These new qualifications are recognised by the JIB under the ECS card scheme
2391-50 Level 3 Award in Initial Verification
2391-51 Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection & Testing
2391-52 Level 3 Award in Inspection & testing
2017 - will now see 2391 revised to allow for all possible pathways required for industry such as:
• completing apprentices and engineers who only need periodic (2391-51)
Assessment Strategy
One 40 item 80 minute open book multiple-choice test
Three tasks for practical to include:Visual photo exercise (30 minutes) ,inspection and test on the test rig
Short four item question paper
Domestic installers who only need Initial (2391-50)
Assessment Strategy
One 40 item 80 minute open book multiple-choice test
Two practical assignment tasks to include: inspection and test on main test rig
Short four item written questions
Practicing electricians who want both disciplines periodic and initial (2391-52)
Assessment Strategy
One 60 item 2 hour open book multiple-choice test
Three tasks for practical to include:Visual photo exercise (30 minutes) ,inspection and test on the test rig
Short four item question paper
What resources are allowed for assessment ?
With the exception of the visual inspection task, candidates may use for all assessments
•BS 7671
•IET On-site Guide
•IET Guidance Note 3
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