City & Guilds 2392 - Certificate in Fundamental Inspection and Testing and Initial Verification

Who is the qualification for?

This course covers initial inspection and testing.  This qualification was developed in conjunction with the electrical board (including NICEIC and ECA) in order to meet the needs of the industry and centres and to provide candidates with an introduction in how to inspect and test (conduct the initial verification) of electrical installations.

Inspection and testing is an important part of electrical installations and it is also something that you will be required to prove competence in during an inspection to join a Part P Domestic Installers Scheme.  The 2392 qualification not only helps you understand testing you will also receive a nationally recognised qualification.

Course Objectives

  • Preparation for initial inspection and testing  
  • Electrical Inspection  & Testing
  • Training in use of multi function testing meters
  • Safe isolation procedures and equipment
  • Inspection & testing documentation
  • Continuity of Protective Conductors
  • Continuity of Ring final circuit conductors
  • Insulation Resistance
  • Protection by SELV
  • Polarity
  • Earth Electrode resistance
  • Earth fault loop impedence
  • RCD testing
  • Prospective fault current
  • Verification of volt drop


Books needed for the course

You will only need the following books for this course

IEE On-site Guide.  BS7671:2008 IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition
Guidance Note 3: Inspection and Testing

Duration and Cost.

5 Days in duration from 8am until 4pm at the Willenhall centre and from 9am until 5pm at the Stoke centre.  Please arrive at the centre at least 15 minutes before the course start time.

The cost of this course is £550 INC VAT and includes use of all tools and materials, the cost of registering you with the awarding body and certification - there are no hidden costs.

We ask for a non-refundable £100 deposit to secure your place on a course and payment in full 10 days prior to the course start date.  if you wish to discuss other payment options please call the centre on 01782 837007.

For full details on the what you will do each day please either phone 01782 837007 or call into the centre and see a course in action or click here.