Level 3 Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting

Who is the course for?

Those who wish to further their career in the electrotechnical sector, Electricians who wish to carry out inspection, testing and commissioning; and periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting and those who wish to obtain an industry recognised qualification.

Course Aims

The application of knowledge involved with the inspection and testing of electrical installations. Each Award has one unit which covers the necessary learning outcomes for initial verification, and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations. This includes learning outcomes about safe isolation, inspection, safe testing, pre-energised and energised tests, documentation, and the practical use of test equipment. The structure of each of the qualifications is listed in Section 3. The examinations for these qualifications are open book. The on-screen exam allows the use of Guidance Note 3 Inspection & Testing Published by The Institution of Engineering and Technology.

These awards between them cover the theory and practice involved with the initial verification and commissioning and periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of both single and three phase electrical installations. The Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting is a combined award and covers both initial verification and periodic inspection and testing.

How long is the course?

This 8-day classroom-based electrical training course is to ensure that you are conversant and gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of IET Guidance Note 3.

How will it be assessed?

Assessment will be through a multiple-choice on-line test which is open book (IET Guidance note 3), and 2 Centre Assessed practical tasks.

Progression Route

The qualifications relate to various electrotechnical qualifications including:

• EAL electrical apprenticeship qualifications
• EAL qualifications in environmental technology systems
• EAL Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspections and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT)
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
• EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
• EAL Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is aimed at experienced and practicing electrical operatives, it is not to be taken by learners with limited experience of working in the electrotechnical industry, or who do not already hold relevant Level 3 electrotechnical qualifications. Learners with demonstrable experience and holding the following, will confirm their suitability to enrol on the qualification:

• Level 3 Electrotechnical vocational qualification, and a
• BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (current 18th edition) qualification.

The periodic inspection and testing qualifications must NOT be taken by learners new to the industry who do not possess sufficient skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake inspection and testing safely and competently. These qualifications are also not suitable for learners with limited experience of working in the electrotechnical sector, or who do not already hold relevant Level 3 electrotechnical qualifications.