• 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.

3 Days

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.

Candidates should contact their local centre for further advice and guidance on suitability to undertake the
qualification.