Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations

Title	Content type
Sector:	Electrical
Qualification Title:	LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations
Course Duration:	7 days
RQF Qualification Code:	601/5928/5
Level and Credit Value	Level: 3 Credit Value: 5
Qualification Units:	The Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations ‘Core’ The Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations The Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations
Qualification Certificate Expiry:	None
Background:	This regulated qualification is for learners that wish to demonstrate their knowledge in all aspects of testing electrical installation systems in the UK. It combines both the Initial Verification and the Periodic Inspection and condition reporting of electrical installation and is based primarily on BS7671 18th Edition and the IET Guidance Note 3. This qualification is part of a suite of electrical qualifications including BS7671, Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection (Condition Reporting).
Learners outcomes:	Understand the requirements for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations Understand the requirements for the use of test instruments used to carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations Understand the requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations Understand the requirements for testing before circuits are energised Understand the requirements for testing energised installations Understand the requirements for the initial verification, testing and commissioning of electrical installations Understand the requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation Be able to confirm safe systems of work and the suitability of the electrical installation for initial verification Be able to test electrical installations prior to them being placed into service Be able to complete and report the outcome of the initial verification and issue the electrical installation certificate to the client Be able to commission the electrical installation Understand the requirements for periodic inspecting and testing of electrical installations. Understand the requirements for the completion of electrical installation condition reports and associated documentation. Be able to confirm safe systems of work and the suitability of the electrical installation for periodic inspection and testing. Be able to carry out testing of electrical installations Be able to complete and report the condition of the electrical installation to the client.
Pre-requisites:	There are no formal pre-requisites to this qualification but it is recommended that candidates should have suitable knowledge of electrical theory and ideally be working within the electrical or a related industry. Candidates should contact their local centre for further advice and guidance on suitability to undertake the qualification.
Assessment method:	Level: 3 Credit Value: 7
Related qualifications:	LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification of Electrical Installations LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations
Related links and support material:	The IET The Electrical Council

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