Course Information

About This Course

This regulated qualification is for learners that wish to demonstrate their knowledge in the Initial Verification + Testing of electrical installation systems in the UK.

The qualification is based primarily on BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and IET Guidance Note 3.

This regulated qualification is part of a suite of electrical qualifications including 18th Edition, Periodic Inspection (Condition Reporting) qualification.

Our students complete an intensive 3 Days training course:

• 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.

Assessment Method

Written exams and online exams.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites 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.